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=Kiriorigami=

Kiriorigami is the creation of works by trimming and folding paper or similar materials (metal plates, plastic sheets, etc.). It is also used to call to the resulting works.

Contents
1  Overview  2 　Types of kiriorigami  2.1 Basic kiriorigami  2.2 Applied kiriorigami 2.3 artistic kiriorigami  3 Basic techniques  3.1 Accordion folds  3.2 Crimp folds  3.3 Curved folds  3.4 Sign board style 3.5 Other techniques 4 Tools and materials  4.1 Paper 4.2 Scissors  4.3 Scalpels, rulers, pens, paper varnish, adhesive, and other tools and materials  5 Mathematics and kiriorigami  6 See also  7 References  8External links 

Overview
“kiri” means trimming and “origami” means folding paper in Japanese. Since roughly 2005 “kiriorigami” has been used as a name for creating works by trimming and folding paper. Kiriorigami is a style of paper art, oten called by other names (3D papercutting, 3D Kirie, origamic architecture, paper sculpture, paper cut sculpture, etc). Trimming techniques make it easier to model than origami, and Folding techniques greatly reduces the labor of using an adhesive. This feature makes it easy for beginners to model and gives time to create delicate models for skilled people

Types of kiriorigami
Kiriorigami is classified into several types according to its style.

Basic kiriorigami  This form of basic kiriorigami is created by trimming and folding a single sheet of paper without using adhesive. An exception is when the adhesive is used for the purpose of exhibiting and storing the work. Some people claim that only this style should be considered kiriorigami. (Photograph 1).

Applied kiriorigami  This approach relaxes the rules of basic kiriorigami to allow some gluing, coloring, paper varnish, the use of multiple sheets of paper, etc. It also includes works which could be considered hybrid types, utilizing Kirie paper cutting techniques (Photographs 2 and 3). This type also includes works that are considered to be hybrid types using the Kyrie (Japanese paper cutting) method (Photos 2 and 3).

Artistic kiriorigami  All techniques are used for expression, and kiriorigami technique is one of them. The basic kiriorigami technique developed for a single sheet of paper can greatly shorten the work process, enabling highly complex and delicate works than traditional paper craft. (Photograph 4).

Basic techniques
Kiriorigami is created by combining various folds(mountain fold, valley fold, reverse fold, inside reverse fold, etc.,) on trimmed paper. There is regularity in the combination of folding lines, and it is possible to create a unique and original work by learning this regular pattern.Some important techniques are introduced.

Accordion folds  This technique is intuitive and easy to understand, and is frequently used in works like insects, crustaceans, dragons． (Photograph 5).

Crimp folds  This is a simple technique that is applicable to a wide range of pieces, from small animals to dragons (Photograph 6). Upward folds and downward fold   Variations of crimp fold. (photograph 55)

Curved folds  This folding technique creates curved folds to create beautiful shapes which are not possible with straight line folds (Photograph 7).

Sign board style This technique consists of cutting out a shape seen from one side and having it stand up like a sandwich board. It is also known as single-side focus. It is simple but can be used to create dramatic works.

Tools and materials
Paper  The good paper for beginner is paper that is easy to fold, that is resistant to wrinkling, and that keeps its folds. A large range of paper types can be used, from copier paper to calendar paper. Japanese washi paper is soft and the folds are easy to relax, so when using it, special care should be taken, such as coating varnish. Some artists use gold spray paint or other spray coatings to create special papers. There are also works made from leather, thin sheet metal (copper plates, brass plates, etc.), tree leaves, and other materials instead of paper. Almost any paper-like material can be used.

Scissors  The type of scissors used by kiriorigami artist is very different and there is no clear feature. It is important that the scissors are sharp, but it is more important to fit your hand.

knife, rulers, pens, paper varnish, adhesive, and other tools and materials These are important for making more advanced works. Paper varnish and adhesive are also important outside the actual creation of works, for transport, display, and storage purposes. Other materials and tools should be actively used if they contribute to greater expressivity.