https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/kirigami-heart-mobile • Posted by Miho S.
We collected silver and gold chocolate wrappers since Christmas because I thought the wrappers were so pretty. I decided to make a small mobile to hang in the window that gets the most light *^_^*
We collected silver and gold chocolate wrappers since Christmas because I thought the wrappers were so pretty. I decided to make a small mobile to hang in the window that gets the most light *^_^*
1 – Flatten the wrapper (I use a small ruler). 2 – Fold it in half widthwise. 3 – Fold it over again in a book fold. 4 – Make sure the top and left-hand edges are the folded ones. 5 – Draw the heart outline as shown, making sure both folded edges are included. 6 – Cut out the heart shape (shown in dark grey) and carefully flatten with the ruler or heavy book.
A – Flatten the wrapper like the previous kirigami hearts. B – Fold widthwise. C – Now fold lengthwise to give you a narrow strip. D – Now draw the heart as shown, making sure the curve of the heart includes the side fold as well as the open edges. E – Cut along the lines, unfold and carefully flatten.
All I did for these is simply fold the wrappers in half and cut out two smaller individual hearts. Once they are all done, take a ribbon or string, secure them with a dab of glue and let them dry completely.
It’s done! I love how delicate and pretty it turned out, especially with the shimmer when the sunlight hits it.