4.5" x 6" 9" x 12" Scherenschnitte
The rooster snip that I cut yesterday was okay, but it was huge. You'd think that after cutting these things for about a year now, getting the size right would be second nature. When I started out on the rooster snip, I had something about 4" x 6" in mind. But when you are snipping these symmetrically, you have the piece folded in half. When you open it, the size doubles. Makes sense. But sometimes I just don't think. So I ended up with this large, and slightly floppy, paper sculpture.
Today I went back and cut one the size that I really had intended. Small and sturdy.
This one is 4.5" x 6". I am happy.
15 comments:
Good job, love the roosters. Blessings, Janet
I know where you can send that extra rooster...LOL
Oh God...this is just amazing Jan!!! I want to try it so badly!!!
Beautiful scherenschnitte. I like them both! I'm thrilled to find your blog.
Thanks for sharing. ~ Sarah
Wow! What a gorgeous paper rooster! Beautiful work.
Irma :)
Hi Jan,
Great snip. Totally amazing actually. Some of my crafty adventures get a bit too big sometimes and I have to do a re-do - Argh! Your rooster was well worth the re-do.
Di
Wow! I'm impressed...that looks awesome!
Hi I love yor Roosters, Yes I am still trying to get to all the great party's.... I am having a give-a-way to celebrate my 1 month Blogoversary.... Please stop over at my place to celebrate ...
Those are exquisite. We have a beloved Silver-Laced Wyandotte who is almost as handsome as all that (and he knows it.) I'm bringing my girls to see yours. Thanks for sharing...
Check out what this blog is doing with sherenschnitte...I like it a LOT! http://www.hearthandmadeblog.com/2009/08/perfect-gift_31.html
Jan it's just gorgeous!
Still doing such good work, Jan!
PS I really like you: thanks for all of your kindness to our fam.
Love both versions!! And actually I like how flowey (is that a word, is it spelled right - who knows?) it is - reminds me of Tord what's his names cut paper chandeliers.
Hi, I'm back :)
This one is gorgeous... Do you freehand snip or is there some type of guide that you follow?
I do these freehand and the designs are my own. Thanks for asking. = )
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