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Anonymous
Hi /po/,

Recently I've wanted to start paper crafting. But unfotunetly I need to find kent paper. Are there any stores you know of that sell it. For once walmart doesn't have something I need.
Any particular websites to order it from?

pic kinda related.

-Thanks
>> Anonymous
Why on earth would you "need" kent paper to start papercrafting? I don't think most people here have even heard of that, much less used it.
>> Anonymous
>>113269

Well what kind of paper does /po/ use?
I just felt computer paper was too flimsy. and Kent paper had a nice rougher texture. Alot like cards.
>> Anonymous
I order mine from Akadot Retail
http://www.akadotretail.com
>> Anonymous
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Papercraft doesn't need special paper. Computer paper works. Use light cardstock if you must add thickness, but be prepared to touch it up with markers, felt-tip pens, or colored pencils, as white edges will show through.
>> Jen
MYSQL FAILURE. AAAGH!
It also said this thread no longer existed. Ha.

It depends on what country you live in for what specs you need to look for. But I usually go to Office Max or some other office supply store and just by the cheapest white index or bristol paper they have that will work with printers. The stuff I'm currently using claims that it is 110 lb. white index paper. There's 250 8.5x11" sheets and it's the Office Max/store brand. It only cost around 10-12 dollars US for the thing. Kent paper is too high quality for papercrafts for most of us. I'd use it for comic book art instead.

Wausau and Boise sell paper that would be better suited for papercrafts. The Office Max brand of heavy papers is about a dollar less than what they sell the Wausau papers for at the store I go to.
>> Anonymous
So computer paper is fine just make sure it's heavy?
>> Anonymous
I find that 80lb paper works fine as well same places as>>113280mentions, havent tried that 110 stuff, didnt think it could work
>> Anonymous
>>113298
Awesome there's an Office Max near where I live.

Aside from being a total /po/ newbie.
I'm making a list of tools I will need.

Stylist
Tweezers
Pencil
(Whatever type of glue?)

Can't be much more huh?
>> Anonymous
Now you're just being annoying. Research! /po/ is more than one page!
>> TSONTS !!u7H15vJR6mX
...ugh.

First, watch the http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/entertainment/papercraft/howto/index.html tutorial.

Copy paper works fine, but for large models, or ones you want to last forever, light cardstock is recommended. If you use cardstock, be careful with your edgework, or get a bunch of colored pencils or felt-tip markers to clean up the white edges that will show up if you're not. Touch up the edges BEFORE BUILDING THE MODEL; once you build it, it's hard to reach, even with fine-tipped markers, and you're just as likely to get ink on a spot you DON'T want it to be!

You don't need a special printer for papercraft.

Good, sharp scissors for cutting out the pieces. Also a razor knife (X-Acto, etc) for cutting out interior cuts or getting at areas you don't want to use scissors in. Get a self-healing cutting mat.

Glue... as the tutorial says, use VERY SPARINGLY. There are craft glues made for papercraft, but Elmer's White Glue works. I like Aleene's Tacky Glue; you can use very little, and it dries quickly. Clean your fingers if you get ANY glue on them - the tiniest amount can make a stain that you can't ignore.

A metal straight-edged ruler is good for helping you make straight folds; moreso an embossing tool (or using an empty ball-point pen, empty mechanical pencil, etc); pre-scoring the fold lines will help the models come together.

Unfold a paperclip; sometimes you need to reach inside a model to close or secure a flap where fingers can't reach.

For opening .pdo files, Google "Pepakura Viewer". Want to try to make models? Get "Pepakura Designer", lurk or search for a serial (or pay for one), and hit F1 in it to find a list of programs that it can read 3-d model data from.

For starters, head over to http://cp.c-ij.com/english/3D-papercraft/index.html -- the models there range from easy to crazy, but the instructions are clear and precise. Search for more models of your liking on Google or /rs/.