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What paper? Anonymous
I'm new at this and I have quite a few questions...
I'm wondering what paper do you use for papercraft? What gsm?
How can you tell what GSM paper is?, the regular paper i buy doesn't seem to say anywhrere.
what difference does it make (the gsm)?
and finally do you buy them at specialty stores or just 'anywhere'?
>> Anonymous
Paper from TREES
>> Anonymous
Only use transverse weave 100% cotton smooth finish paper, it costs about $3 a sheet. It is the only stuff you should be using, anything less is kindergarten level work.
>> Anonymous
Who cares, im almost done with a cheep paper and elmers glue gundam.
>> Paper ~
gsm = Grams per Square Meters

Use 80gsm (normal paper) for most models unless you want the model to last then go 120-160gsm.

You can buy paper at a few places, try stationary shops, newsagents, and chain stores.
>> Anonymous
Or, in other words, use regular copy paper, unless you decide you want it thicker, and then use light cardstock.

Don't stress over paper.
>> Anonymous
Every store that can get regular paper can also get thicker paper for you if you ask, if they don't want to go through that "trouble" for you, then well, they just sucks.

The difference between regular 80 gsm and thicker 120-160-200 gsm paper is muchos bigger than some people seem to think, I believe: most people don't use cardstock because AFTERWARDS the papercraft will "last longer" but because DURING THE BUILD it just works MUCHOS better... That's right, some people think that tiny parts are hard to do with cardstock, but if you score the parts properly, or use a toothpick or something for parts you don't have to fold but have to roll, it's actually easier when you use thicker cardstock! Regular paper is VERY flimsy, you can use the "strength" of thicker paper to make the part assume the shape you want. With flimsy paper, it often buckles exactly the wrong way when you incidently touch it when attaching a different part (or stare at it too long)

TRY to get thicker paper first (most people use 120-160 gsm) and decide if the price is fair. If you can get a few sheets first instead of a 250 sheet pack, try it first. Or if you ask really nice, the store people might give you a few sheets if you tell them you want to use it in your printer but you're not sure if it will take it so you would really like to try first (I know, when I ask stuff like that they are nice and help me, but here I usually get reactions like "where I live they would never rip open a new pack for me for that!". I must have a very angelic face.)
>> Anonymous
Thanks, that helps alot actually, I've done simple models with regular paper just fine, but with smaller parts. it doesn't go so well, so I think i might try and find thicker paper and use that until i'm a bit better at putting togeather the models. Thanks for your help.