Scherenschnitt is a German craft that literally means “silhouette”. It is a craft that tends to be practiced in Swiss and German families, including the Amish. It is an excellent way to make use of left over wallpaper from room decor makeovers and can help to coordinate the room with unique wall hangings. Leopard print wallpaper is an excellent choice for a novice wanting to practice the craft.
There are only a few items needed to have the supplies to complete a Scherenschnitt project with leopard print wallpaper. Surprisingly, most of these items can be found lying around the house. Some tracing paper, a pencil, leopard print wallpaper, scissors, a cutting board (or heavy cardboard), painter’s tape, black paper (this can be construction paper), and a straight-edge knife are the items used in a Schnirenschnitt project.
First, find a simple picture of a leopard. This picture should be one that can be sketched or traced easily. Using the tracing paper and pencil, lightly sketch or trace the picture of the leopard. Be sure to use a picture that has simple lines as this is a beginner project.
Once the picture has been transferred to the tracing paper, place the cutting board on a solid and flat surface. Using the scissors, cut a piece of the leopard print wallpaper to the appropriate size (large enough to accommodate the entire leopard tracing). Tape the wallpaper to the cutting board by placing one piece of tape diagonally across each corner of the paper. Painter’s tape is the best option as it will pull away from the wallpaper without ripping it.
Place the tracing paper on top of the leopard print wallpaper and secure it with a piece of tape on each side so that it stays firmly in place. Be sure that the straight-edge knife to be used is very sharp. If it is dull, it might not cut through or could tear the wallpaper. Carefully follow the pattern on the tracing paper, applying enough pressure to push through the leopard print wallpaper. The cutting board may need to be turned several times during the process in order to cut the silhouette at the right angle.
Once the pattern has been cut with the straight-edge, remove the tracing paper and discard. Carefully peel the tape from the leopard print wallpaper and remove the center portion of the cutting so that an outline of the leopard remains.
Finally, place the black piece of paper behind the leopard print wallpaper to display the leopard silhouette that is in the center. It might be a good idea to use some tape or glue to fasten to the black paper to the wallpaper, but it is not required.
Now that the project is completed, find a nice mat and frame to display the project on the wall.
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