Cut-Paper Silhouettes for Home Decor
All levels | 21 min 7 sec
Cut-Paper Silhouettes for Home Decor
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Taught by Dawn M. Cardona
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This unique and striking project is a simple way to embellish any window or mirror in your home. Artist and Children's book author Dawn M. Cardona shows you how to cut a bounty of paper shapes to create a mini installation of silhouettes. Using an easy to remove starch glue, learn how to make a work of art that plays with shadow and light. Dawn shares a template of her designs but encourages you to explore other shapes and to combine it with other projects such as her woven star.
Here’s what you’ll need:
  • Downloaded PDF template, printed on printer paper
  • A few sheets of printer paper​
  • Cutting mat
  • Scissors
  • Craft knife
  • Paper towel
  • Spray bottle filled with water
  • Gloves
  • Cup small paint
  • Brush
  • Starch or any water-soluble glue - Dawn is using Purex Sta-Flo Liquid Starch
  • Window or mirror
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Decorate a window with paper cut silhouettes
  • Cut out small paper images, with a template and freehand
  • Attach small paper decals to glass with starch
  • Easily remove your paper pieces from the glass
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Cut-Paper Silhouettes for Home Decor Reviews
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PATRICIA HINES
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Interesting . I would like to dive deeper into this subject . Thanks for sharing .
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Tonya Sharisse White
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This class is very doable. I love that with a small amount of materials you can create a wonderful piece.

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Betsy Lutes-Eadeh
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It was cool to see a new idea about creating window decoration for the holiday,
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