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The Basics of Making Paper Puzzles

1 Pop out the die-cut model pieces

Carefully detach the model pieces from the included cards.

2 Cut out parts as necessary

The paper pieces in this kit are perforated for easy removal, but you will find some tight corners and short edges that are not perforated. Gently free any parts that don’t easily detach by precisely slicing through any restraining material with a craft knife or box cutter.

WARNING! For safety and precision, it is standard practice to move the knife from top to bottom, instead of left to right—this way your hand and the ruler will not obscure where the knife is going.

3 A basic guide to paper folding

Whenever there are parts to be folded, fold each part while paying attention to the type of fold: mountain fold, or valley fold.

WARNING! Be sure to fold in the correct direction the first time—if you need to reverse a crease, it weakens the paper.

4 Simplify folding by pre-burnishing

Regardless of whether a mountain fold or a valley fold is required, use a burnishing tool and a ruler to carefully install creases. You may use a stylus, ball-point pen without ink, an awl, a compass, or other burnishing tool to score the paper.

TIP! A burnishing tool is used at a steep angle.

5 Working with glue

Put glue on the tabs to hold the models together.

Instead of applying glue directly from the bottle again and again, it is more convenient to put some glue on a piece of paper and use a toothpick to scoop the glue up for application to the tabs. Spread the glue on the tabs like you would spread butter on toast.

After putting glue onto the tabs, press and hold with your fingers to secure them into place. Use tweezers to grasp and fasten tight corners and areas where your fingers cannot reach.