Here is a video tutorial on how to use our 3D papercraft patterns with your Glowforge. Thank you!
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When I bought my Glowforge laser cutter I didn't know about the discount 'codes' can you believe it!? I could have saved 500 bucks. Well, just so you don't make the same mistake, here is a code for you!
https://glowforge.us/f/UVFKHUSO If you purchase your laser cutter through this link, you'll get pretty great discount and I'll get a little treat! Let me know how you like it! I feel like I am still discovering the magic of my machine...its awesome! Oh and to get you started here is a free laser cutting template pattern to play with! Have fun making stuff, Much love from Sofs In the world of papercraft we see all kinds of things, and we also see giant things! If you’ve wanted to try to make a bigger size papercraft for a long time, but weren’t sure how to, here are some tips. Here is my journey: Little by little I researched the ways to do it and especially the necessary tools and materials. The rest is easy. When I say easy, let me explain: Once I've equipped myself with the right paper (130 lb cardboard) and a large format printer, the rest is a matter of DIY. You can use our Kits (already printed on the right size and thickness paper). Here is what you will need to get you set-up! Construction of the beautiful 6-foot bear: And so here is what I needed: template (see here) Polar Bear A blade about $12 (I bought at staples) A self-healing cutting mat that cost me about $45 (staples) Gluing Method #1 : Also, lately I changed my technique and use double sided tape with a double sided tape dispenser. It's a bit more expensive with a value ranging from about $50 to $75. I also bought 'heavy duty' tape. For most projects, regular double side tape works but bigger needs stronger tape. The cost of the tape is significant and I bought that at uline.ca Gluing Method #2:
On the other hand, a stick of glue at $4 does the trick too! My favorite is the red, the pritt. Here you will have to tape your seams once the glue dries (from the inside with packaging (clear) tape). This is the less expensive method and it takes a bit longer but works! And that's it, the rest is manual but simple. You have to do a little every day or set-up a weekend aside. The pattern pieces are cut and 'scored ' (I take the back of the knife with a ruler and I slide on the dotted lines.) By the way, scoring the lines to fold is an important part. A bit annoying but folding will be much better! The rest, well, it's like a mix between making a puzzle and painting by number. Just find the numbers that go together, so 1 with 1, 2 with 2...and glue them! HERE is the result: breathtaking every time!! |
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