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I just figured something out. Anonymous
I'm using crappy copy paper to fold things, because it's inexpensive. Unfortunately, it tends to crease in the wrong places and throw precise models off.

What I discovered is that you can thwart this by wrapping a piece of paper towel into a nub (like if you were going to smear pencil or charcoal), dipping it into water, squeezing most of the moisture out, and rubbing it along the line your fold with be on. I did this, and the paper went smooth as silk. I'm kind of embarassed it took me this long to figure it out.
>> Anonymous
Hm, I might have to try this. Thanks for the tip.
>> Anonymous
It's called wet folding; I personally havn't tried it.

I hear it's good for more complex models.
>> Nhb93
On the business of techniques, does /po/ have anything against regular scissors for cutting models out? I've been using them all my life, and I don't have any xacto knives. They've worked fine in the past. I hope it's good enough for SackBoy.
>> Anonymous
i make sure my nails are fairly long, it helps in the folding process. but i'm female so the long nails don't look faggy like they would on guys. i also use normal copy/printer paper and haven't had too big of a problem w/ it, except the teeny tiny tabs tend to rip a lil bit easier

>>191737
i use scissors on bigger pieces, but sometimes thing works better than a exacto knife. i got this really cool kit w/ all kinds of diff blades and like 3 diff handle parts. really nice and only like $15
>> Anonymous
>>191737

I've seen people claim that scissors 'curve' or 'curl' the edges of the paper, but I believe that's only an issue with more complex models. A think a sackboy is simple enough for scissors.

I just use a retractable x-acto because it's easier on my hands than scissors. Well... I -could- use my nice fabric scissors but I would spazz out and have to buy a new pair immediately.
>> Anonymous
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I don't use them on cardstock, but they're much easier on my hands than X-acto, and I can cut more accurately with scissors in larger areas. Still use X-acto for tiny cuts though.