Let’s discover papercraft, the paper folding technique that allows you to create fantastic 3D objects using a really simple and cheap material. What you need, where to buy or print free templates, reference sites. Examples of incredible landscapes and objects.
The Papercraft, also called Papekura, is a very particular and complicated form of modeling that allows you to create various three-dimensional objects using simply paper.
Similar therefore to the most celebrated technique of origami, the papercraft adds to the card the use of glue that facilitates L’Union and the phase of assembly of the different parts that are used to create the object, which can be a simple puppet to entertain the little ones up to more complex constructions such as castles, houses and landscapes.
Practice modeling not yet very widespread in Italy, is very successful in Eastern Europe and in Asian countries, in particular Japan. Having fun with papercraft is simple, given that on ecommerce sites and in DIY stores there are ready-to-assemble models, using the necessary materials and tools, within reach of all budgets.
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Material
To start having fun making objects with the papercraft technique, you need to first download come on sites dedicated i models available in pdf and that will thus be the basis. These models have shapes with lines and dashes that indicate where it is necessary to cut (solid lines) or where to proceed to the bending (dashed lines).
Then, you will need some simple tools, really easy to find:
- sheets of thick paper in A4 format
- scissors
- cutter
- glue
- colors (markers or pencils)
As for the scissors to be used, at first for beginners, a pair of traditional ones will also work well while as you become more skilled and skilled, thus being able to create the most complex works, it will be preferable to move towards specific models this hobby.
Where to find them
THE papercraft Yes they can buy on the Internet addressing the bring them of ecommercand including Amazon and Etsy as well as specialty stores. Just type in Google the phrase “where to buy papercraft material”And you will be directed immediately. Then there are specialized forums where users give advice on techniques and methods of gluing the individual pieces.
It is truly a form of modeling that is increasingly popular, as it is also very economical and allows you to create many truly surprising works with simple material.
Sites to consult
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THE sector sites are now specialized in proposing particular subjects, such as comic characters, planes, cars, constructions or other incredible proposals to have fun with DIY for hours, then being able to admire the projects, arranging them on the shelves or in the room.
Among the best known sites we can indicate:
- Pokemonpapercraft.net
- Papermau.blogspot.com
- Free Paper Toys
- Cubeecraft.com
- P Apertoys.com
- 3eyedbear.com
- Paper-replika.com
Papercraft: image gallery
In the gallery we offer you some of the thousands of objects and creations that can be made using this wonderful paper folding technique.