How To Assemble 3D Papercraft Model?

Download icons papercraft templates and patterns in pdf, svg, dxf formats

01. DOWNLOAD

Download the assembly instructions, which include a visual guide, along with the template files provided in PDF, SVG, and DXF formats.

Printer with printed lowPolysm templates and patterns

02. PRINT

Select your desired color cardstock for the paper model. Print the downloaded templates directly onto cardstock. Alternatively, you can also use cutting machine's draw function to print the template parts onto the cardstock.

Hand ruler and pen scoring template

03. SCORE

Carefully score along all dashed and dotted lines on the printed templates. For manual scoring, place a ruler along the line and press firmly as you trace it with a dried-out ballpoint pen. Alternatively, use scoring function on your Cricut or Silhouette cutting machine.

Hand with scissors cutting the template

04. CUT

Cut out all the template parts following the solid lines using scissors or a craft knife. Alternatively, you can cut templates automatically on cutting machines such as Cricut or Silhouette.

Mountain a valley template folds

05. FOLD

Fold template parts along all scored lines. Dashed lines indicate mountain folds, while dotted lines indicate valley folds. Accurate folding is a key to creating the sharp edges of final 3D paper model.

Template part gluing instructions

06. GLUE

Glue each flap to its corresponding edge, matching the numbers. Assemble the template parts in numerical order: first, glue all connecting flaps between template parts #1 and #2. Then, continue by attaching part #3, and proceed with the remaining parts...