"In paper tearing, all the complicated shapes are derived from three basic elements: the moon shape, the circle and the lines. All you have to do is have your eyes, hands and mind work in harmony." ...

5. When you are done, share your artwork, frame it or start your next creation. Tips. Using an embossing stylus makes tearing easier. Remember, though, this isn’t an exercise in precision.

SNOHOMISH — A tantrum in a toy store was Kim Crane’s introduction to the gentle art of Japanese paper folding. When her mother refused to buy her an origami kit, 6-year-old Kim began tearing ...