You can also trim the paper around a hole to create a frame. Frames make the work inside them really stand out, like in this piece, which uses both rectangular and zigzag frames Once you have cut ...

Cutting towards the corners and then along the sides is a great way to cut a neat square or angular hole in paper. This option is fiddlier but you will keep your paper crisp and free from fold marks.

3. Annular cutters. Designed to cut large-diameter holes in thick metal more easily and more efficiently than twist drills or hole saws, annular cutters are considered to be industrial-grade tools.

Tin snips with yellow handles are used to cut straight lines. Start by inserting the bottom blade of the tin snips into the ...