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Thursday, January 27, 2011

Papercraft Tools

TOOLS


1. Craft Knife
 Craft knife is a single bladed knife used for cutting detail of papercraft model. it is prefered than scissors because it is more effective to cut a long straight part when we need a high level of accuracy. This tools are looks like this.



 2. Scissors
Scissors have a similar function with a Craft knife to cut papercraft model, but just for parts that are not detailed.

3. Cutting Mat
This tool is the mats where we cut the paper using Craft Knife, so that the paper remains clean and its become easier in cutting. Also the results obtained to be maximal,


4. Ruler
You can use this tools to make some hard enough folds. A metal ruler is highly recommended but the other hard material rulers are also pretty good, you can also use a corner of a table or a hard object as an alternative.

5. Tweezer
Tweezers also can be helpful if you need to put the small parts, or when you have to work with the corners and the hard to reach parts.
Tweezers can also be used to clamp the newly glued and held it until dry and attached properly.

6. Pencil
Use this tool when you working on parts that must be folded in curved or to curled something.

7. Gloves
You can wear gloves when making papercraft to avoid sweating palms that possibly would fade the colors on the paper.


8. Fan / Hair dryer
Very helpful if you want to dry the glue on paper quickly.

MATERIALS


1. Paper
You can use various types of paper, but it is recommended that you use at least the 80 grams paper, or for more details, look at the following table:


2. Glue
Use paper glue that dries quickly and does not cause a noticeable scars. A double-tape also can be used but only glue it to the parts that are not visible.

3. Clear PYLOX
Or other similar aerosols. Can be used to coat the finished papercraft to be resistant to water and make your papercraft stronger and stiffer.