Actual-size guides
Each template is designed for A4 or US Letter paper and can be printed at 100% without special software.
Print, fold, cut
Printable Paper Cutting Templates
The free sampler includes clear, scalable outlines for a lotus, butterfly, fish, lantern, and dragon. Print one at actual size, pair it with colored paper, and follow the matching tutorial.
Fold · Cut · Reveal
The useful part
What to know first
Cutting key
Solid outlines show the finished edge; pale interior shapes identify areas to remove. The fold is labeled before the first cut.
Personal and classroom use
Free samples may be printed for personal projects and classroom activities. Do not resell or redistribute the source files.
Printable starting points
Choose a pattern to make
Asked at the craft table
Frequently asked questions
Why are the downloads SVG files?+
SVG stays crisp at any print size and opens in every modern browser. Choose Print and set scale to 100% for a clean paper guide.
Can I print on colored paper?+
Yes, if your printer handles the paper weight. Otherwise print on ordinary paper and attach the guide temporarily over the folded colored sheet.
Is an email required?+
No. Individual samples can be downloaded directly. The optional pack signup simply records interest in a larger bundled edition.
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