How to fix this?
Of course we understand you don’t have all the time in the world so we invest as much time as possible for you to waste as less as possible.

Material
Papermodels are easy to make. You only need a precision-knive (or scalpel), a brush, the lid of any jar, craft-glue, a ruler, a cutting mat and the PDF. Realize, our kits are NOT designed especially for kids, but they can try cutting out the models with a pair of scissors.
Step-By-Step

First print out the PDF on your computer and start cutting out all the shapes with the scalpel on the mat along the _____ line. If the model consists of separate elements, they are divided into [___] sections. It’s easier to keep them separated. Children could use a pair of scissors, but precision is key to have a good looking model. I do this freehand by the way, but that’s because I’ve done tons of models already. Virgins could use a ruler. Watch your fingers!

Don’t throw away the paper you’ve cut loose. There might be some help with building being found there!

When you have done that, start preparing the folding-line by tracing them with the back of the scalpel on the mat (kids: ballpoint). This way, called ‘creasing’, will make your foldings sharp and precise. I’ve seen crease-material in craft-shops, but I guess the back of my scalpel works fine. Watch your fingers even more!

Test it yourself by folding up all the shapes. Keep in mind the ——- hillfolds and the -.-.-.- valleyfolds. I also prepare the shapes that get rounded by gently pulling the paper along my ruler. To me it’s also a test if I have creased anything and already gives me a feel of the shapes to come and how I’m going to glue the kit.

Now, the most rewarding phase: glue-ing! It’s difficult to say which kind of glue to use, but we tested a lot of different types and eventually stick to simple paper/craft-glue or wood-glue thinned with a bit of water (in the jar-lid). Don’t work with too watery glue, since it’s a waste of all the cutting and creasing if your newborn kit would look all curved, orange-peeled or pinched! After this, you can shut down your brain. Just glue from number 1 up and watch the paper …come to live!

For people with big hands or just precision-nerds like me, a pincet will help you get into the smallest places. Handy-dandy.

And there you go: a little statue made out of paper! Go show it to your grandmother, boyfriend or homies. And send us a picture if you are still proud.

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