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 six scalable SVG files: lotus, butterfly, fish, lantern, dragon, and Fu character designs. Print one at actual size, pair it with colored paper, and follow the matching guidance.
Fold / Cut / Reveal
The useful part
Print and use the SVG files correctly
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.
Download checklist
Print the file at the intended scale and keep its license with it
Open and print
Open the SVG in a modern browser, choose Print, select 100% or Actual Size, and disable fit-to-page resizing.
Transfer the guide
Print on ordinary paper and attach it temporarily to the colored sheet, or print directly on compatible lightweight colored paper.
Use and sharing
Print the samples for personal practice or a class you directly teach. Share the source page rather than re-hosting the SVG.
Printable starting points
Choose a pattern to make
Asked at the craft table
Downloading and printing the templates
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. Each available SVG sample opens and downloads directly without registration.
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