/r/papercraft
We make things out of paper.
A subreddit for the discussion and sharing of papercrafts and paper models.
When posting something new, use the link flair after you've made your post:
[Build] - Did you build it? Then this flair is for you! If possible, please include the download link
[Model] - For models that you've found online or elsewhere.
[Help] - For any questions you might have.
If you are looking for something specific in terms of tools, please mention your region.
What to use in general (refer to the sticky guide for more info):
Paper - use paper that is heavier than regular printer paper (regular printer paper is ~20lb/ ~75gsm).
Thicker paper = more sturdy model, but harder to cut/fold/score.
Thinner paper = less sturdy model, but easier to cut/fold/score.
Printing
Inkjet - ink and printers are cheaper to replace than toner and laserjets, and the edges hold up well after scoring/folding, but it doesn't print on all paper types, the resolution may be lower, and any moisture (e.g. sweat from hands) can ruin the colour.
Laser - able to print on all types of paper, can handle moisture, and can print at a higher resolution than ink, but can crack and flake off when scored/folded, and toner can be more expensive than ink.
Cutting - a self-healing cutting mat is an essential tool along with an Xacto knife or similar brand with #11 blades, or a box cutter knife. Scissors can also be used by themselves, or together with a knife. (ie. knife for detailed parts, scissors for straight cuts)
Folding - Run the back of your Xacto blade, or an empty ballpoint pen, or any similar small blunt edge along the line of a glue tab with enough pressure to leave an indent but not enough to cut it, then fold. You can do this on either front of back of a piece, but front is easier. Use a ruler (preferably metal) to help.
For curved parts, it is better to curl them around a round object (such as a coloured pencil or your Xacto knife handle) by rubbing the object against the back of the piece.
Gluing - recommending Tacky PVA/White glue (ie. Aleene's Original Tacky Glue in North America). Apply glue with a toothpick and evenly spread a thin layer of it on a tab. Use tweezers if tabs are small/too difficult to reach with fingers. Some have had good results with hot glue, especially on larger models - it is quick to set and won't cause the kinds of issues that "wet" glues have (paper rippling, ink smearing).
Useful Resources:
- Pepakura viewer (for the PDO file format)
- Beginner Tutorials
- Advanced Tutorials
- Card Modelling FAQ
- PaperCraft Wiki
- List of Compilations
- Technique Overview
Costume/Cosplay Resources:
For any further questions, just ask the community at /r/papercraft. They will be happy to help.
Related subreddits:
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Artists’ Book
This was my entry in the Instagram @areyoubookenough challenge. The April prompt was “typography”. (Insta - @lindseypucciart)
19:59 UTC
Easy origami envelope
17:57 UTC
Marble floor designs for downloading?
Hello, I think this might be extremely specific to ask, but what's reddit for otherwise? xD I'm a Warhammer hobbyist and I want to print out a luxurious marble inlay design so that I can cut it up and glue on the bases of my Fantasy Bretonnians as if they were invading a palace. I'm thinking of something like poster cardboard or even plasticard if I find a way to have it printed on plastic.
However, I'm having a hard time finding suitable designs online - but then I thought of those old "build a Roman villa" cutout books my dad used to have around. Is there anything like that I could download for my own use? Like a "build a Baroque palace" or somesuch ^^ I'm just not sure where to search!
If it's any help, this needs to go on 20 25mm square bases, so the whole mosaic should be... 125mm wide, 100mm deep? Approx
11:10 UTC
My daughter started a channel
Like many kids I see, my daughter started a channel creating paper dragons. She is an amazing artist and I am so proud of her stepping out of her comfort zone to make content.
Check her channel out if you like
23:01 UTC
Anyone have a collection of Tokyo building textures?
Hey, I'm building a papercraft diorama of Tokyo, but I can't seem to find a collection of Tokyo or Japanese building textures for papercrafting. I would love to know if anyone had one, or if one even exists, thanks!
23:13 UTC
Crane gift box
16:19 UTC
One of my favourites that I made, took me some more than 30 hours
10:51 UTC
Some paper buses I made.
19:28 UTC
Does anyone have a pattern of any of the life size Miku papercrafts?? Or a link to it
08:33 UTC
Space Planetarium in My Room
『Space Planetarium in My Room』 is designed to reduce celestial bodies and arrange stars according to constellations within a 32-sided shape so that the light from the smartphone flash can penetrate the star shapes and holes and spread to the ceiling. Five coated parts weighing 250g were attached with scotch tape to complete a 32-sided soccer ball shape measuring 16cm*16cm, creating a planetarium that projects the universe onto the ceiling and walls when the smartphone's flash is turned on. Lighting is combined with the three-dimensional paper work. This makes it possible to use it as an actual interior accessory.
A knife line is included so it can be torn off as is, so there is no need to use a knife or scissors. It is a manufacturing method that attaches it to the inside with scotch tape rather than glue or glue. The parts that receive the force of the shape are pushed together in a zigzag way to join together, creating a light leak. Even first-time users can produce high-quality results. The finished work is so cool and sophisticated that anyone would want it, so it would be suitable for display anywhere as an interior accessory.
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DIY envelopes
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Airbus A350-900, Airbus Carbon Fiber house livery, Scale 1:120
My personal favorite livery for the A350
07:38 UTC
Paper tray any idea what this is called or how to make it?
Not sure what this is called but it is a square tray made from paper. Any instructions on how to make one of these?
01:27 UTC
DOES ANYONE HAVE THIS TEMPLATE?
20:10 UTC
Tips on rolling cones?
need to make lots of tiny cones for my next build, any tips on how to do so without creasing the card?
09:21 UTC
You know that feeling...
When a paper you love is restocked, and "The Boys Are Back in Town" starts playing in your head? Just happened with a lokta I've been missing 🥰
01:43 UTC
Is there something to seal or flatten the layers of cardstock?
Howdy, I don’t know where to post this, let me know if another forum would be more helpful! I had this fun idea of making cardstock Pokémon and this is my first time using this glue and realized the texture when drying is giving wrinkles to the paper and curling it up a bit, is there a way to somehow fuse the layers like with mod podge or something different? I’m using these as centerpieces for a project I’m working on!
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Where do I put these pieces???
21:54 UTC
Origami Box Lid Ver-29 ( Master Jugal ) || 100 Box Lid Series-29 || ORIGAMI J15
For tutorial check out comment or my YouTube channel - ORIGAMI J15
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