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How to draw any sized circle without a compass or circular object to trace around

1/31/2012 10:01:27 PM
papersculpture
Beginner

This guide will explain how to make circles using a strip of cardboard

Green Guides >> Green Arts and Crafts >> Green Cardboard Crafts

How to fold a letter into an envelope

1/31/2012 8:29:23 PM
papersculpture
Beginner

This guide will show you a simple way to fold a letter into an envelope.

Arts >> Origami >> Origami Objects

How to fold an origami envelope that closes with a diamond shaped pocket

1/31/2012 7:52:52 PM
papersculpture
Beginner

This guide will show you how to fold a square piece of paper into an envelope with the flap tucked into a diamond shaped pocket

Arts >> Origami >> Origami Objects

How to keep your hand steady while drawing or painting by making and using a mahl stick

1/30/2012 10:33:13 PM
papersculpture
Beginner

Most artists need to lean their hand on something to keep it steady. Leaning it on your artwork can smudge or dirty it. For centuries artists have dealt with this problem by using a Mahl stick. This guide will show you how you can easily make your own

Arts >> Drawing and Painting >> General Guides about Drawing and Painting

How to give new life to an old frame

1/30/2012 8:55:49 PM
papersculpture
Beginner

This guide will show you how quick and easy it is to take apart an old frame and put it back together with new artwork and a fresh new cover on the mat. Very useful for flea market or garage sale finds and decorating on a budget

Arts >> Drawing and Painting >> General Guides about Drawing and Painting

How to make an origami fox puppet

1/11/2012 3:51:13 PM
papersculpture
Beginner

This traditional origami fox puppet is easy to make and fun for children to play with. Enjoy!

Arts >> Origami >> Origami for Children

How to make Paper Kanzashi Flowers

6/5/2011 8:10:46 AM
papersculpture
Beginner

Traditional Kanzashi flowers are made from folded squares of silk and worn by Japanese Geishas. This guide will show you how to make these gorgeous flowers from paper.

Games and Hobbies >> Crafts >> General Information About Crafts

How to make a paper flexagon.

5/30/2011 11:27:00 PM
papersculpture
Beginner

This guide will show you how to cut and fold paper to create a flexagon. This is a fun paper toy that rotates when you push the outer points to the center.

Arts >> Origami >> Origami Objects

How to fold paper rectangles into 3D origami units

5/30/2011 1:48:44 AM
papersculpture
Beginner

This guide will show you how to fold rectangles of paper into the triangular units with pockets used to create 3D shapes. This type of Origami is known as 3D Origami and also Golden Venture Origami.

Arts >> Origami >> Origami Objects

How to make faces while in the toilet – with the toilet paper rolls

5/23/2011 1:08:21 PM
papersculpture
Beginner

Bored in the bathroom. No problem. This guide will show you how to make faces with empty toilet paper rolls. You can experiment and come up with your own.

Games and Hobbies >> Crafts >> General Information About Crafts