2007-03-03 23:20:20 · 9 answers · asked by Ploomy 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Other - Visual Arts
By folding and creasing the paper you damage the paper fibres along the fold.
When you then tear the paper, it will tend to tear along the line where the paper is weakest - which is hopefully where you have folded it.
2007-03-03 23:26:24 · answer #1 · answered by the_lipsiot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Folding creates a guideline for a more accurate tear. The fold breaks down the paper for easier separation. There are no rules for tearing paper. You can always try the other option called a scissors.
2007-03-03 23:32:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paper, like the wood it was made from, has a grain. If it is torn in one direction, it will tear in a relatively straight line; if it is torn against the grain, it will tear in different directions.
By folding the paper first, you are breaking the grain of the paper so that it will tear on that fold.
2007-03-04 01:36:47 · answer #3 · answered by Lindy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I gives the paper more 'substance' and therefore makes it easier to tear.
2007-03-03 23:44:46 · answer #4 · answered by free n' dating 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it makes it easier to tear apart
2007-03-03 23:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by euroaly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
less time to tear it up ...smaller area of paper ...thicker but quicker
2007-03-03 23:25:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easier and more accurate tear....
2007-03-03 23:26:59 · answer #7 · answered by Juliette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES
2007-03-03 23:24:23 · answer #8 · answered by kalloggs40 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do not fold it ....
2007-03-03 23:24:51 · answer #9 · answered by Michael K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋