Tissue Paper Banners

 Papel Picado, a traditional Mexican craft:


(Not my photo.)

Learn about this craft that dates back to Aztec times: 

The History of Papel Picado (in English)

Watch artisans stack 50 layers of tissue paper and punch out the designs using a hammer and chisels:  

Hand-crafted Mexican Papel Picado Workshop (in Spanish)

(Not my photo.)

People make their own banners at home with scissors: 

 DIY Full-size Papel Picado



We can make our own 1:6 scale banners using decorative scissors and/or decorative hole punches.

Materials:  
tissue paper
scrap paper 
thread or embroidery floss
glue stick
decorative hole punches/decorative scissors











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