To get started, all you need is to download and print our Papel Picado templates. Print your chosen templates and cut the sheet of paper in half along the solid line. Fold each template along the dotted line.
Traditional Mexican Paper Cutting: Make a Festive Garland with Papel Picado
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What you’ll need
Scissors,
String,
Tissue paper,
Glue,
Printing paper
Duration
1 hour +
Age
6 years +
Cut out several pieces of different colored tissue paper approximately 6x8 in (15x20 cm), lay them exactly on top of one another and fold them hamburger style down the middle.
Place tissue paper inside the folded template and tape them together at the top. Cut along the design border.
Fold the template so that only half the shapes are visible. Cut out these shapes through all layers and unfold again.
Continue folding all the shapes in this way and cutting them out. Then cut open the top edge.
Remove the tissue paper from the template and unfold it. Fold the top edge where it‘s marked with two small notches- about half an inch (1 cm).
Now glue the string for the garland inside this top fold. Lay a string on a table and cover one end with a piece of tape. Fold the top edge of the tissue paper over the string and secure it with a few drops of glue. Allow the garland to dry completely and hang it up.
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