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In this tutorial, you will acquire skills in the basics of how to create your own papercraft. This is an introduction to the steps to follow and basically the tools that you will need.

But before starting, do you know the term low poly sculpture, also called paper craft? Low poly or paper craft is a type of 3D paper model-making that is a favorite of many crafters, and of course, I included myself on the list. And as easy as printing, cutting, folding, and sticking, this work of art is created!
So get to work, and let's get started.

Step 1: You must find your models in PDF or PDO. pdo file extension is commonly known as an origami file that's digitally created using Pepakura Designer. This software is a program used in making paper craft models or what is commonly known as origami. Still, they are created electronically and mostly in 3D form. But this Pepakura software would be a theme for another tutorial. So let's continue with the process.

Step 2: If you want to cut it with your Cameo, you will have to vectorize it.
To begin, it is essential to know what vectorization is: line from one node to another node.
That is why if we want to cut an image (JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, GIF), it is necessary to VECTORIZE it before (convert it to a path, to vector).
You can find an excellent video on how to TRACE, VECTORIZE and CUT Images with the trace tool on my YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@whatsupdearie
Silhouette Studio has a trace tool in which we can trace shapes, contours, and even cuts to leave the image without a background to use with the plotter.
After the vectorization process, it is printed so that it can be cut with your cutting machine; in my case, I used the Cameo, which is much more efficient and faster than the Cricut.

Why the Cameo? Well, Since I design at Silhouette Studio. I prefer to send the design from it to the machine. Instead of spending more time converting the file on SVG, fixing the lines, and scoring on the Cricut Design, I am not saying that the Cricut is not a good cutter. It's a good one, but I prefer the Cameo when I want to minimize time.
Now, let's talk about the paper! Paper that is easy to fold; the best is 65 lb cardstock or paper that is at least 200 GSM

Step 3: Folding the pieces; we have two mountain and valley concepts in this papercraft world. Mountain fold means fold like this in, and valley fold means fold like this out.

Step 4: The gluing
To create a permanent bond, apply the glue and attach the pieces while the glue is wet. I recommend a small tip so that when using the glue to the paper, there will not be much of it on the piece, and it will be so wet. Then let it dry completely.

Step 5: Enjoy your creation
On the most basic level, change is "I can change these materials into this object," but the key is that their belief in their ability to create change is transferable.
If you want to make it without a cutting machine, eliminating vectorization and cutting is the same process. All you have to do is find the designs in PDF.
So start building! 1. Print it. 2. Cut it out. 3. Stick it on. 4. and remember to enjoy the process and the finish.