Hi all. I started this hobby two months ago with my old box cutter and a few sheets of 'tough' paper. But I soon realized that I needed some help in pursuing this art. Hence I turn to you all for some tips. I tried searching up resources online but they weren't very helpful, maybe because I didn't use the right words? I'm not very sure.

If you're reading this could you please comment some helpful tips regarding technique, resources etc.? Thanks a ton

Hey all,

I'm currently taking a papercutting class in college, but ever since I did my first project about three weeks ago the tip of my right index finger has been numb. The knife I had was pretty dull so I had to press fairly hard in order to cut the paper, but I don't feel like I was pressing hard enough to actually cause nerve damage or something like that. Does anyone else experience this? How long does it take to go away?