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  • Question
    Should I use origami paper or regular paper?
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    You can use both kinds of paper. Printer paper also works well.
  • Question
    Which snowflake do I need to do?
    Beauty and the Beast
    Beauty and the Beast
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    You don't need to do any. Just choose the design you like best. If you can't decide, ask a friend or family member for advice.
  • Question
    Do I cut off different pieces?
    Christmas Nerd
    Christmas Nerd
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    Yes. You can cut them into circles, hearts, or stars. You can even create your own design.
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    How do you create a design?
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    Follow the directions to make a paper triangle, then make little triangle-shaped divots all around the edge of the paper. Leave a fair amount of paper creased and connected.
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    On the first example, why do I always end up with half a snowflake?
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    You probably need to cut your snowflake on the open paper side and not on the fold.
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    With method 2, when I opened up my snowflake, I only got 2 sides instead of the whole thing. What has happened?
    Cinderella789
    Cinderella789
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    You might have cut it too much or in the wrong place. My first snowflake was like that.
  • Question
    Will the snowflakes get harder and harder?
    Beauty and the Beast
    Beauty and the Beast
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    It depends on what styles you're using. If you're doing a hard design, just remember it doesn't have to be perfect. You can make a chart of different designs and their difficulty level.
  • Question
    Can I do this with cardstock?
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    Yes! A snowflake made from cardstock would be even stronger than one made with regular paper.
  • Question
    What is the name of this technique?
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    Kirigami.
  • Question
    Is this relaxing, or is it just me?
    Christmas Nerd
    Christmas Nerd
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    You're not alone! It's very soothing. Many people find it relaxing to let their creativity flow.
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    Do I need to use square or rectangular pieces of paper?
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    You could really use either one, but it's recommended that you use square pieces of paper.
  • Question
    Can I ask somebody to help since I don't want to mess it up?
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    Sure! Asking someone to guide you is a great idea if you're uncertain.
  • Question
    What will a paper snowflake look like when it's done?
    Ellie
    Ellie
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    It should look something like the snowflakes in the GIFs above. It won't have the exact same cuts in it, but it will look similar.
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    Does making a snowflake work with yellow paper?
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    You can make a snowflake with any colour of paper you want, it will not affect it in any other way than changing the colour of the finished product.
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    How do I make rounded paper snowflakes?
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    To make a rounded paper snowflake, just cut the paper into a circle as your first step.
  • Question
    I've never been able to make a paper snowflake even though I follow all of the steps. What do I do?
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    Make sure you're not cutting the paper open. You could maybe try following a printed pattern before moving onto free handing one, it might help. And keep trying until it does work for you!
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