Use a ruler (preferably metal) to help.įor 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. You can do this on either front of back of a piece, but front is easier. knife for detailed parts, scissors for straight cuts)įolding - 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. Scissors can also be used by themselves, or together with a knife. 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.Ĭutting - 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. 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. Thinner paper = less sturdy model, but easier to cut/fold/score.
Thicker paper = more sturdy model, but harder to cut/fold/score. Paper - use paper that is heavier than regular printer paper (regular printer paper is ~20lb/ ~75gsm). What to use in general (refer to the sticky guide for more info): If you are looking for something specific in terms of tools, please mention your region. For models that you've found online or elsewhere. Did you build it? Then this flair is for you! If possible, please include the download link When posting something new, use the link flair after you've made your post:
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