Paper Cut Misha

[tripperfunster]

Still playing with the medium. I bought a new knife today from Lee Valley, then promptly broke the tip off! I didn't buy any replacement blades, since I didn't know if I'd like it or not. I do.

Here's Misha with a Kale background, and then just a simple black one. This was white cut paper, instead black, like last time.

Comments

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Well, I can't take credit for the expression, as I used a highly manipulated photo for the template.
As for the blade, I really should have bought replacements, but I didn't want to waste my money if I didn't like it. The guy said it was much finer and more precise than an ex-acto knife, and I didn't really believe him. ;) (it's a BIT more fine but I wouldn't go so far as to say MUCH finer.) But regardless, they dull pretty quick when you're cutting through two layers of paper and a cutting pad!

[synn.livejournal.com]

that's my problem with paper cutting (the layers) -- I press so hard to get through the paper that my hand shakes, if I press lighter, then I either lose control, or it doesn't cut. *shrugs*

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

I"ve also been using a thicker 'art' paper (bristol) than just regular paper. Which needs even MOAR pressure. Then, I have to go back and basically re-cut all the shit I didn't cut the first time around.

Of course, I"m still a n00b, so I might improve in that department, or I might not!