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Image 1 — Hole punching
Image 2 — Hole punching

Hole punching

Can you all please suggest some ways for punching small holes (approx size range 1mm-5mm)

Most tools available can only make holes of 2mm minimum.

I need some advice on such parts and any other tip would be appreciated 😸

u/monkesnow — 13 hours ago
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Need advice for the base's GSM thickness

Hey everyone! I'm planning to create this phoenix artwork on A3 (credits to the owner!) and was unsure about the type of base to use for it.

I might be framing it and using it as a wall art if it turns out well so I want the base to hold up nicely. Any and all help would be appreciated!

P.S. I'm quite new to quilling (dabbled a little in it as a kid, but that's it) so tips are welcome too! :D

Tiny Doctor Who’s (10,11,13,Rose)

template from NorthernFireArt on tumblr

Im currently working on Missy and 12 too

u/EllpaFox47 — 1 day ago
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My cardboard airport

Hi everyone I make a cardboard airport from my imagination I hope it’s nice

u/TheCardboardPilot5 — 2 days ago
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PLEASEEE rate my Complete paperrr GTR R32!!!

The templates of the car is from some other guy it's not mine,but I built it(which also takes fucking patience). I added custom wide dish bbs wheels,used a bit aluminium from sprite can,the box is designed by me completely (used a bit of ai🥀,I took the car's picture which i clicked, put it on to gemini,told it to change it to pop race vibe and then I removed the background and added some logos and vector design (done on my tab using krita),the plastic is ohp sheet, total cost is something 80-90 rs but hardwork is priceless(or ig 90-100rs🥀)

Hope y'all liked ittt

u/fourdoormorehorE — 3 days ago

Hello! I would like to ask what level of difficulty do you think this statue represents in terms of assembly? I set the height to 25 cm, I thought it was a good size, but making the shoulders is a daunting task, energy vampire. First test mode prototype.

u/ProgressScared4421 — 2 days ago
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Papercraft Noisy Boy that I made.

20 pages, took me around 2 weeks. Its my first papercraft and im pretty proud of it, used 170gsm paper (had some paint chipping issues due to the paper and the printer)

u/BrotherResponsible11 — 4 days ago
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a month ago i posted my paper model, today i finally completed the display

im also planning to get frames for it and displaying all my future models in the same way

u/bayoumylikescars — 5 days ago
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Restore Chinese Paper Cutting

Hello!

15 years ago on a trip to China, I purchased a traditional paper cutting, and mounted it in a frame when I returned. Once a vivid red, the colour has really faded, and I would like to restore it. The paper is really delicate, and has almost a tissue paper/crepe paper like texture. I am worried that I might damage it. Has anyone done this before? Or would anyone have any suggestions?

Thank you!

u/NaiveFish9188 — 4 days ago

Big pony

Managed to finish this for a local rodeo, at long last.
I have no idea how to get it out there because this lady can’t stand the rain!
And she’s a big girl. :)

u/Just_Nutzy — 6 days ago

The (Mostly) Finished Ocean Miku Papercraft

I really did not want to bring this to university so I speed ran to the end. Since the work in progress post, I probably spent 25ish hours making the final parts (dress, panda, hair) and I'm guessing I spent 200 hours in total over 2.5 months. AND IT'S STILL NOT DONE because I'm missing some pieces of coral (photo at the end) but it's close enough and I'm not waiting until December to call it mission complete. The coral pieces are about as big as Miku's fingers and I distinctly remember each hand taking 3-5 hours to complete. Anyways, I'm slightly scared due to the weight distribution causing Miku to lean so I'm hoping the super glue I used on her ankle is as strong as advertised.

Template Credit: ZuoZuo(左左)3572087972@qq.com

Some work in progress photos from the beginning:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lxck13LdKSS2VWQqg47frvVHxFuY9cSOxEX3JKgW4Lw/edit?usp=sharing

Addressing some common questions from the last post. Yes, this is all paper. It took a very long time to make. That said, I used a template someone else made. I'm assuming ZuoZuo (creator) did this by making a 3D model of Miku and then exporting it to Pepakura, an unfolding software that allows you to break a model up into pieces for printing. This was made with Photo Matte 120 gsm paper US Letter size ($10 for 120 sheets, this model in particular is 24 sheets iirc), glue ($6), super glue ($7), set of tweezers ($5), and a scalpel (given to me, but likely costs a couple cents). Scrap paper was used as a cutting mat. So anyone can make this, provided they are willing to spend some money (printer not included) and a lot of time. Just make sure your printer can handle 120gsm because it is thicker than normal paper and has caused multiple jams during the printing process for me.

EDIT:

the super glue worked as advertised. unfortunately, the model is now warping instead of breaking. as a stopgap measure I got a ruler to be used as a splint/stabilizer but I will have to wait until thanksgiving break to give Miku an acrylic dowel rod to help her stand up. hopefully she does not die before then or else I will quite literally cry a river

u/Heard-Island-Penguin — 7 days ago
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Foldable Legends - Customized Models Showcase

Hi,

I would like to show you a few examples of customized models you can build with Infantrymen kit. For those of you who didn't see my first post showing a unit in it's entirity, I also added a few images which show that as well.

Also, I made major changes to the project. Let me summarize what changed:

- Subscription tiers are gone. Now you can just buy whatever kit you like from the shop and start enjoying the hobby.

- Prices are lowered slightly.

- I designed Quickstart Guides as quicker, summarized alternatives to instruction videos so you don't have to watch multiple hours of videos to start building your models.

- I clarified that materials absolutely needed to start building models are just any type of glue and a cutting tool(scissors, box cutter or whatever you already have).

You can find more info about the changes here.

I greatly appreciate your feedback so keep 'em coming. Thanks:)

u/FoldableLegends — 6 days ago