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Copyright © 2013 Sheung Yee Shing
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Contents
THE WHITE HOUSE Washington D.C., USA
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE Sydney, Australia
THE EIFFEL TOWER Paris, France
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INTRODUCTION
NOTE: To download the 20 die cut paper designs, please click HERE.
This kit is filled with paper sculpture designs that will let you create paper replicas of some of the world’s most beautiful and most famous buildings. The facade designs I’ve recreated are based on the real architecture of these buildings. If you follow the provided instructions and tear each piece and assemble as directed (except some slots or lines will need to be cut and folded for some pieces), you’ll see that making these sculptures is not really that difficult. This kit includes 20 die cut paper sheets 7½ x 9¾ inches (19 x 25 cm) in size to create three projects. The decorative details are colored black to reduce the cutting work, but for those who love to cut, you may cut out all black colored details. It will look even more stunning. I’m particularly proud of the way these sculptures can be folded flat and opened again. This in itself is a fascinating part of the construct; if you tried to draw a diagram or analyze it, you would see the complexity that goes into this mechanism. When the buildings are erected they are an amazing sight. Although each of these structures is designed to fold, frequent opening and folding is not recommended due to the complexity and fragility of these paper structures. Keep it in an open position as much as you can and it will retain its beauty for years to come.
MY DESIGN PROCEDURE
1 After studying pictures of a building, I sketch a basic outline.
2 Then I use my computer to redraw the sketch.
3 Next, I design a feasible mechanism that makes the structure capable to stand and be folded.
4 I go on to design a logical assembly procedure to make assembling easier.
5 Finally, I create a prototype. If it needs any adjustment, I go back and modify the drawings. I’ll repeat this step again and again if necessary.
TOOLS REQUIRED
1 A sharp hobby knife: the sharper the better. Even though these models are die cut you might want trim parts of the paper for a crisper look.
2 A burnishing tool: This is handy for creasing a neat fold line. Use it with a ruler for straight folding line never met bef it along the curve folding line freehand. If you don’t have a burnishing tool, an inkless ballpoint pen can work as well.
3 A ruler: It can be either a metal or plastic ruler. You can use it with a
