How to cut paper with a retractable paper knife – art lesson

Summary:

1. Fold the paper sheet in half. First, bring the corners together, then flatten the middle of the fold with your fingernail. When the middle is flat, flatten the fold to the edges.
2. Hold the knife at the proper angle (as parallel to the fold as possible).
3. The knife’s blade should be open as far as
4. Do not “saw” with the knife, just pull it along the fold.