MAY PAPER CUTTING BORDER - MEMORIAL DAY ORNAMENTS

 

MAY PAPER CUTTING BORDER - MEMORIAL DAY ORNAMENTS

By John T. Lemos

CUT two strips 4 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches long from silhouette or dark paper. Fold into thirds, obtaining proportions, shown the diagram. Keep all edges as even, as possible. Dotted lines show folded edges. 
To start cutting, first clip a little diamond shaped hole at a given point, by making a short fold and cutting. Insert scissors at this point. 

Keep a firm hold on the paper, and turn it to meet the scissors. This will insure good results. Cut squarely up to intersections to avoid tearing. 

In the classroom, a large drawing made on the blackboard and several borders cut out by the teacher in front of the class will help make the work easy. 

Allow pupils to make two borders, selecting the best for display. Pupils should be encouraged to keep to the simple, well massed forms for cutting work. 

References:

1. NORMAL INSTRUCTOR AND PRIMARY PLANS  MAY 1925