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: Please title your posts with detail of what your model actually is low-effort titles will be removed. A subreddit for the discussion and sharing of papercrafts and paper models.

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