Basics of Papercutting by Mark Yungblut

[@MrColinjoyce]

You said thanks a lot for watching, and my reply is, thanks a million for the demonstration it was superb.

[@piya3216]

Agreed🙏

[@Sunira]

I feel inspired to try! Thanky you for posting this tutorial!

[@luciyamilic7608]

Absolutely beautiful work great technique thank you fo shering❤

[@douglasriddle6447]

That was great. I am a relief printer and my current home is not conducive to a printing set up and have been looking at paper cutting as a way to similar looking pieces.

[@japanesepapercutting2897]

Thanks! Yes, I've looked at the process of making wood block prints, etc, and this takes a lot less space and tools to create something.

[@carolynniemann9886]

Beautiful! Thank you for your video. 💜😁👍🎨

[@miz-ir5yo]

That's beautiful thank you for sharing

[@maineiacts]

Lovely, elegant work! Great technique too! Thank You!

[@denisela3403]

This is some good ASMR. Ima’ sleep goodTT to this💕💕🥳🥰 its relaxing.

[@JoanAldis]

great explication of your work many thanks.

[@vickirogers2844]

Very interesting! 😊

[@beatrizkurlatlevine5984]

Excelente video muy didáctico Paso a paso y muy bello resultado

[@lydiacorrigan5987]

Good job I like it 👍thank you .

[@sharonvoth9545]

Your work is beautiful. I have been doing a paper cutting art called Shernenschnitte., it is a German paper cutting art. what do you think is the difference between the 2 arts?

[@dalyte62]

Just beautiful

[@kerenasmith7443]

Wow really beautiful

[@sharongreenberg4953]

Very lovely. What paper did you use? Thickness? What kind of cutting tool?

[@sharongreenberg4953]

Sorry, I saw the answers to my questions in the comments

[@susanna2490]

This was ver helpful..thank you

[@Gigiridgway]

Beautiful, can I do it with my watercolor flowers?

[@japanesepapercutting2897]

Thanks. Any watercolor paper I've used is very thick, so would be hard to cut. I often lay the black layer of cut paper over top of watercolor paintings that I've done. There are examples in my other videos.

[@Gigiridgway]

@@japanesepapercutting2897 I was thinking just drawing my watercolor design on a thin paper, like you did with the photo

[@japanesepapercutting2897]

@@Gigiridgway worth a try! There are no rules. I've had a lot of good breakthroughs come from experimentation.

[@Blakeneyd]

It looks like you’re cutting on a piece of acrylic. Is that what that is? And do you find it easier to cut on that than a self healing cutting mat?

[@japanesepapercutting2897]

It's soft pvc/vinyl. Yes, it's the only thing I've found that won't damage the tips of the blade too much. It lets the blade sink into it a bit better.

[@alfiegardose2694]

Just the way i do it....

[@elizabethninan1900]

What paper do you use for printing and the black paper is it 120 gsm?

[@japanesepapercutting2897]

For printing it's just standard printer paper. The black paper is 160 g, but a thinner paper could definitely be used.

[@startpage717]

WOW! Nice...

[@MagicMexicoLady]

what kind of paper is the black paper you use please

[@japanesepapercutting2897]

I usually use either Canson 98 lb/160 g or Fabriano 220 g

[@toeantjemani]

thank you for video 😍

[@aussieyarning]

I am wondering if you could give me the name of the knife you are using. I am not able to buy something like that where I live and I can’t find the exact on you use on the internet. Also what is the base block you use for cutting?

[@japanesepapercutting2897]

The knife holder isn't anything special, the kind you can get at any hardware store. The blade is the important part. The one I use is by NT cutter, but Olfa has a similar blade. It's a snap off, but the important thing is that the end is at a 30 degree angle rather than the standard 45. I've seen them on the Olfa website. To be honest I'm not 100% sure what the base material is made of, I believe it's vinyl. I get it at hardware stores in Japan whenever I'm there. It's the same material people use to cover dinner tables, etc., just thicker.

[@aussieyarning]

@@japanesepapercutting2897 Thank you so much for your quick reply. I have managed to buy a knife similar to yours but so far not found the blades at that angle I will keep looking. Do you think the cutting material that you think is like vinyl makes it easier for you to cut on compared to say a self healing mat that I have seen others use?

[@japanesepapercutting2897]

@@aussieyarning yes, with that blade it makes it easier. Having a mat that the blade can sink into a little bit makes a big difference. I've tried others and didn't like them. Maybe it's a personal preference, so probably worth using a few different tools to see what works best. It's what I was given at the start so I don't know any other way.

[@aussieyarning]

@@japanesepapercutting2897 I hope you don’t mind me asking so many questions. I am quite keen to learn your art and with the little practice I have done can see that having the right tools to start with can make all the difference. So several questions. Have you ever seen the jelly rolls that are used for art? Could that be the same material as your mat? Is there any place in Japan that I could contact about the mat if the jelly roll mats are not the right ones? And lastly do you do online lessons? I have watched your videos and I know you used to do face to face workshops before Covid, but I am searching for some online training. I live in Australia and I can’t find anyone here who teaches this craft. Thanks for your patience. Blessings to you. Joyce 🤗

[@japanesepapercutting2897]

@@aussieyarning I don't mind at all. I haven't seen the jelly rolls, so not sure. As far as contacting the store in Japan, I highly doubt it. They would have to cut it, and would basically be shipping it as a personal favour. I've done lessons via skype before and can definitely do that again if you're interested. I have extra sets of the supplies needed and could get those to you if you'd like. Feel free to email me and we can discuss. [e-mail]

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

That’s awesome, thank you. =)

[@mrirurfkjsdo]

I'm surprised you don't use a much finer and more precise instrument for cutting, like a scalpel...

[@japanesepapercutting2897]

With this blade I'm able to cut the smallest hole needed for the art. Some of my other works/videos are a lot more intricate where you can see what the tool is able to do.

[@maryaliceharper974]

Is there a type or weight of paper you like best?

[@japanesepapercutting2897]

I usually use Canson or Fabriano, 160g/98lb. That's probably thicker than most people use though.

[@maryaliceharper974]

@@japanesepapercutting2897 thank you! Your work is absolutely gorgeous!

[@nunyabiznes33]

What's that tool? First time seeing it.

[@japanesepapercutting2897]

It's a box cutter I got in Japan. It broke so I got a new one at the hardware store, nothing special really. The important part is the blade itself. It's a 30 degree angle on the tip, so it can get into smaller areas. The ones I use are NT from Japan, but Olfa also makes them.

[@nunyabiznes33]

@@japanesepapercutting2897 that orange thing? I've never thought blades are cut, like with cutters I just throw them away if they get a nick or dull.

[@japanesepapercutting2897]

@@nunyabiznes33 yes, the orange thing I've only ever seen in Japan, it also holds extra blades. With the snap off blades there is usually a way to snap them off with a slot on the tool somewhere. With the orange case, it keeps all of the snapped off blades in a safe spot.

[@nunyabiznes33]

@@japanesepapercutting2897 oh, so it's a Japan-only thing. So it works on all blades or there are only certain blades than can be snapped with it?

[@japanesepapercutting2897]

@@nunyabiznes33 well, it's a Japanese company, NT cutter. There may be other companies that make them, but I haven't seen any. They have them that snap off 30 and 45 degree angle blades. I have extra sets of both if you need any.

[@waytoarts]

Nice

[@ksanesthesiastudio1176]

Putting black paper back,nice idea, looking nice backside