For example, you might cut long, thin scallops for feathers but short, chunky scallops for a bumpy path or scales. Image caption, Draw straight lines along the side of the paper that you want to turn ...

Start by fan-folding the tissue paper in 3-inch sections. Keep all 5 sheets stacked while doing this and start from the narrow end. Trim the ends of the fan-folded tissue paper into a rounded shape.