What is a Paper Cut?
A paper cut is a slice in a person’s skin that is caused by paper or a similarly thin material. Though these cuts are primarily caused by paper, aluminum foil, thin plastic, and packaging materials often inflict them as well. Boxes and cardboard can cause similar cuts, as can sheet plastic used in enclosing toys, tools, and other small items that are being offered for sale. These cuts are shallow, and the surrounding skin tends to close up quickly, which may lead to the trapping of foreign particles inside the cut. A paper cut is typically very small yet surprisingly painful. This type of cut affects multiple pain receptors that are concentrated in one area. The pain is only further prolonged by the fact that paper cuts usually do not bleed much, if they bleed at all. Instead, the pain receptors remain exposed to the air, and the sufferer experiences a more lengthy period of pain than one would expect from such a small injury. Also, the paper fibers and any chemicals used in coating th
A paper cut is a creative artistic design executed from paper with scissors or knives. It begins in the mind of its creator, sometimes inspired by nature, a pattern, photo or drawing: transferred to paper and then cut out. The artist can use a variety of scissors or x-acto knives to cut out areas of his design and when finished, affix it to a contrasting background.
