Heinz Pfister

Paper cuts Heinz Pfister

How does a paper cut develop?

First I draw the the exact detailed motive onto the paper, then I cut out all white surfaces of the black paper with a scalpel. The paper cut developed in such a way is always out of one piece and nothing is glued.

What is the difference between paper cuts and silhouettes?

Silhouettes are made with a shear, whereby the paper is often fold one in order to achieve a symmetry. When talking about paper cut one cuts with a knife (scalpel). Hereby paper is folded rarely. Many artists use both techniques for same work. Therefore one mostly makes no difference and calls both silhouettes.

How did you come on paper cuts?

When I got a book concerning Chinese paper cuts, it packed me. I was engaged with the art of these people and taught myself the technics.

Since when do you make paper cuts?

I started 1983, since 1991 I'm practising paper cuts professionally.

How long do you work on a paper cut?

Depending upon motive it is varying. But as rule of thumb I would say for the sketch I need 10 hours and again 10-20 hours for cutting.

Do you also make remittance work?

Yes.

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General terms of sale

Which are the terms of delivery?

2 weeks for art cards, 3 weeks for pictures. You will be informed by E-Mail, if the package is dispatched. Packages should arrive within 2-3 days after dispatch.

My package did not arrive, what shall I do?

If you did not receive anything on the day X +5 after dispatch, please contact us.

I do not live in Switzerland. Can I order nevertheless?

We dispatch the packages to the whole world. Packing and forwarding expenses will be debited to buyer.

Can I pay in Euro?

Yes, you can.

Do I have to count on forwarding expenses?

Yes, the packing and forwarding expenses will be debited to buyer.