These tutorials demonstrate how to accurately cut, join, and expand paper for various creative projects: How To Cut Paper Straight With Scissors-Easy Tutorial 52K views · 3 years ago YouTube · Helpful DIY

If you need a physically long sheet of paper (e.g., over 100cm) for origami or large-scale art, you can join smaller pieces.

You can turn a single sheet of paper into a long, continuous strip or a loop large enough to fit a person through by using an alternating cutting pattern. : Fold the paper in half (hamburger style).

To "prepare a long paper" based on the techniques associated with paper cutting and crafting (often seen in tutorials like ), you can either physically join smaller sheets to create a long surface or use specific cutting patterns to expand a single sheet. Joining Sheets for Length

: To connect two pieces perfectly, cut both at the same time while they are stacked. This ensures the edges match exactly. Use clips to hold them together during the cut.

: Make several more cuts perpendicular to the fold, alternating the side you start from each time.

: If you want a natural "deckled" edge when resizing, use a tear bar or a ruler with a bevel side. Expanding a Single Sheet (The "Giant Loop" Trick)