Choosing the loudest cuts is like picking the most expressive notes in a song. I start by looking at the overall silhouette—where the shape needs a clear outline to stand out. Those lines that define the edges of the model, the ones that create bold shadows when the light hits, get the most precise, crisp cuts. I also think about the folds and the way the paper will move; the cuts that set up the strongest folds, the ones that allow the paper to unfold gracefully, become the “speakers” of the piece. So I pick the cuts that give the model its bold shape and its dynamic play of light and shadow, and I make them sharp and confident, while the softer, more delicate cuts can be more subtle, almost whispered, letting the light tell the rest of the story.

Thank you! I’ll keep that balance in mind and let the paper breathe with each careful cut.

Good luck to you too—may your cuts stay gentle and precise.