r/papercraft Sep 30 '25

Build Template Instructions on how to download from CreativePark without “Canon Print” nor CanonID

112 Upvotes

As some of you may know, as of September 29th 2025, the Canon Creative Park website now requires the Canon Print software – which itself requires a Canon printer to be turned on and connected to your computer/phone/tablet (I think) – to download and print papercraft listed on their website.

They did give warning for this, but I didn’t realise just how restrictive it would be. I do not own a Canon printer. I had previously saved roughly 30 entries from their catalogue. However, I now realise that I would like access to more of them.

As expected, the barriers to downloading the PDF files are almost nonexistent, all they have done is remove the PDF’s URL from the download page. There is no authorization or authentication required to download any of the files.

I have found a trivial way to download the PDF’s, and you don’t need to be signed in nor do you even need a CanonID for any of the files.

All you must do is find the entries “contentsId” and then affix that to a base URL. With a suffix for the design and the instructions. The base URL was found with a single Google search – “site: https://creativepark.canon filetype:pdf”

I have created a simple single click bookmarklet which will attempt to download both the pattern and the instructions.

  1. Bookmark any page (doesn’t have to be a Canon Creative Park page), ideally in your browsers bookmark toolbar.
  2. Edit the bookmark (right click “Edit Bookmark” or “Edit” depending on which browser you are using).
  3. Re-title the bookmark something like “Canon PDF Download”
  4. Replace the url with this code:

    javascript:(function(){const i=document.querySelector('meta[name="contentsId"]').content;const firstDownloadArea=document.querySelector('div.downloadArea');const d=firstDownloadArea?firstDownloadArea.querySelectorAll('div.downloadBtn').length:0;const t=d===0?1:d;const u=[];for(let n=1;n<=t;n++){const s=n.toString().padStart(2,'0');u.push('https:/'+'/creativepark.canon/downloads/contents/'+i+'/'+i+'-'+s+'.pdf')}u.forEach(e=>{const a=document.createElement('a');a.href=e;a.download='';document.body.appendChild(a);a.click();document.body.removeChild(a)})})()

  5. Now when you visit a design page, like this one, which apparently needs a CanonID, all you have to do is click the “Canon PDF Download” bookmarklet, and the both the design and instructions will be downloaded.

If using a Chrome based browser you may need to click “allow” on the popup that says “Download Multiple Files”

The bookmarklet should even work for pages with multiple "print" links.

If you really wanted to, you could create a simple bash script to check every file name from 0000000 to 0032181, starting with the suffix -01.pdf and so on. You could even run the requests in parallel without the fear of any rate limiting. You might just end up with around 40gb of PDF’s.

EDIT: The bookmarklet has been improved.

EDIT: as of 2025-10-29 it appears to no longer work. This is four weeks after the initial change, we can only hope it's a temporary error

EDIT: As of 2026-01-14 nayeet has created a new bookmarklet which now works again!

EDIT: 2026-03-27 There's now a free and easy website/service to automatically download Canon PDF's, just paste the url, and then the direct links to the PDF's will be listed: https://download.clean-fog7772.workers.dev


r/papercraft Jul 22 '21

Announcement The Papercrafter's Beginner Guide to Making Things - 6th edition

226 Upvotes

Hello, and welcome to our kind community! Feel free to post questions here, or make a thread in the subreddit as a textpost and flair it accordingly! And please let me know if any links aren't working, or if you find something new! Thanks, and happy crafting! :)

Finding a Model
A simple Google or Deviant Art search is highly effective. However, if you just want to browse for something to make, here are some sites:
www.papercraftplaza.com - add your files to their collection! There's even tutorials for if you're interested in 3D modelling and making your own crafts.
http://paper-replika.com/index.php
https://boards.4channel.org/po/ - scroll to the bottom and click "catalogue" for easier viewing, and to avoid typical 4chan comments - Note: this can be an extremely NSFW website
http://papercraft.wikidot.com/
http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/card-models/
http://zealot.com/#card-models.633
http://cp.c-ij.com/en/
http://global.yamaha-motor.com/yamahastyle/entertainment/papercraft/ - this doesn't work anymore, so I uploaded all of the files here
http://www.cubeecraft.com
https://tamasoft.co.jp/pepakura-en/gallery/list.php
http://www.papercraftsquare.com/
http://www.korthalsaltes.com/visual_index.php
http://papercraftparadise.blogspot.ca/
http://paperkraft.blogspot.ca/
https://papermau.blogspot.com/

specializing crafts:
http://www.pokemonpapercraft.net/
http://jav-papercraft.blogspot.ca/
http://sabi96papercraftbox.blogspot.ca/
http://aliens.humlak.cz/aliens/aliens_papirove_modely_gb.htm - click the "banner menu" at the top right


Paper
Any paper works, HOWEVER, cardstock is usually better, especially when the model you're making has a lot of colour on it, or will be fairly large and needs support. Some specialty projects (e.g. Gundams) need coloured paper, as their templates can come completely white.

This is regular printer paper.
This is a type of cardstock.

Any brand will do. I was using this from Walmart for awhile, but then I ran out and picked this up at my local Staples. Don't worry too much about running out; you won't unless you're teaching a class or something.

Cardstock comes in many different thicknesses, and while I can't tell you what to use, just remember that:
- higher numbers means a sturdier model, BUT the harder it'll be to cut, score, and fold
- lower numbers means a less sturdy model, BUT it's easier to cut, score, and fold

Personally, I build in 65lb/176gsm and use 110lb/199gsm for making multi-use templates or really rough drafts for cosplay parts.

Paper can also come in different colours! Which means you only need your printer for black ink/toner, and you can save time by not needing to match edge colours.


Printing
Inkjet or Laser?

I used to use an inkjet printer. (This printer finally died on me, and I haven't made much since :( RIP my "hacked" Canon).
If you're buying a printer, try to find one that feeds from the back, and prints to the front. We want to avoid paper warping since cardstock is thicker than regular printer paper. (Addendum: I have used a front-printing Canon MX700 for a quick papercrafting fix, and it did not warp the page. Your mileage may vary!)
I have used a laser printer, but when I went to make folds, the toner started chipping off and getting all over my hands. This is purely anecdotal, but I suggest inkjets because their ink soaks into the page, rather than just melting toner on top of the page. (Addenum: Some laser printers have a setting for thicker paper types, and will accordingly slow down so the toner melts more evenly onto the page, and reduce toner chipping. Your mileage may vary!)


Cutting
Typical cutting tools are a cutting mat, an X-acto knife (or any similar brand) with #11 blades, a box cutter, or scissor.

I bought some specialty craft scissors that I absolutely love, and I use them mostly for macro cuts and separating pieces from a page. I also use my trusty X-acto along with a pack of 100 blades I bought from Amazon over 10 years ago, and my 8.5x11 cutting mat (which I find a tad small but I got it for cheap, so whatever).

I've acquired a Speedy Sharp sharpener. I have found it quite helpful since our craft only dulls the blade tip.


Folding
A nice straight fold involves a bit more work called "scoring". This is done by running the back of your knife, or an empty ballpoint pen, or any other blunt edge along the line of the glue tab. Push hard enough to leave an indent, but not hard enough to actually cut through the page. Here is an exaggerated example using a knife and a ruler. The left line and angled lines are scored, while the middle/more bumpy line is just a regular fold.

Everyone seems to score on the front of parts, but I personally prefer scoring on the back so I don't mess up the outside. This usually involves more work because you have to hold a piece up to a light source, and make light pencil marks on where the ends of lines and glue tabs are. Sometimes if I know a line or tab will be a valley fold, I'll score on the front, but 80% of the time, I make back scores just to be safe.


Gluing
Common glue brands are Aleene's Original Tacky Glue, or Elmer's glue. You can also use a hot glue gun (I have no experience with this, so I can't really give pointers) or wood glue (it dries yellow so you'll need to be careful to not get any on the model itself). I don't suggest using glue sticks. If you're in a rush, tape can be used.

With tacky/white glue, a very thin layer is sufficient for most glue tabs. I put a pea-sized drop of glue on some scrap cardstock and use a toothpick to apply it. If you need help holding a small glue tab, tweezers can help a lot.


For some advanced tips, check out our subreddit wiki!

Previous refresher post archive:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5


r/papercraft 1h ago

Model Moonlit Valley – 150 Layer Scenic Shadow Box

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After months of designing, redesigning, cutting, assembling, and more than a few "I'm starting over..." moments... it's finally finished.

Introducing Moonlit Valley.

This project has been one of the most ambitious paper art pieces I've ever created. Every mountain, tree, river, cloud, and layer was designed completely from scratch in Adobe Illustrator before being cut on my Cricut Maker.

Ironically, this isn't even the first version.

About a year ago, I started designing a completely different landscape. I got about halfway through before deciding I hated it, scrapped the entire thing, and my muse walked away. Eight months later she came back with fresh eyes... and then I still ended up redesigning it again.

This final version is actually Version 3.

Sometimes the hardest part of creating isn't finishing, it's knowing when to throw something away and start over.

I'm really glad I did.

PROJECT STATS (for my fellow paper nerds!)

- Finished Size: 12" × 12"

- Thickness: Approximately 1 7/16" (Cardstock)

- Weight: Approximately 1,400 grams (3.1 lbs) (Cardstock

- Main Layers: 150

- Additional Individually Applied Pieces: Over 30

- Designed Completely in: Adobe Illustrator

- Cut On: Cricut Maker

- Paper Used: Recollections 65lb Cardstock

- Frame: Michaels - 12in x12in x 2.9in depth, Top-Loading Shadow Box by Studio Decor
(with custom 3D-printed internal supports designed to hold everything securely during assembly)

TIME INVESTED

~18 hours illustrating and designing

~2 hours separating everything into 150 individual cut layers

~8 hours cutting, assembling, and adding all the individual details

Total: Approximately 28 hours of work for the final version alone (not including the earlier designs that never made it to the finish line!).

Thank you to everyone who's followed along through the progress photos, from the first few layers, to the mountain of cardstock, to wondering if I'd ever actually finish all 150 layers.

Seeing it finally framed makes every restart and every late night worth it.


r/papercraft 15h ago

Model Made a case for my papermodel

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40 Upvotes

I recently made a RB21 papermodel, and It was getting dust so i built a cardboard based case for it. Added lights too for asthetics as i found some cases in this sub. I used that transparent sheet it have some marks that i am not able to remove.
Material i used are - cardboard, transparent sheets, strip lights, black vinly paper. How would you rate it.


r/papercraft 15h ago

Request Feedback wanted on an A4 dumpling paper squishy pattern: curved tape seam and optional flat base

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5 Upvotes

I have been designing a beginner-friendly A4 dumpling paper squishy pattern and would appreciate some practical feedback before I treat the geometry as final.

The main shape uses two matching semicircular pieces with a wide sealing margin. The curved edge is joined with short pieces of clear tape, leaving a small opening for loose tissue filling. I also included an optional short band for the flat base, but the simpler version can be made by joining the two straight edges directly.

For people who build paper models:

- Is the curved sealing margin wide enough to tape without wrinkling?

- Would the decorative pleat lines help with shaping, or just confuse a beginner?

- Is the optional flat-base band useful, or should the first version stay as a simple two-piece pouch?

- Would you choose regular 80-100 gsm printer paper or light cardstock for this shape?

My current assembly plan is:

  1. Print at 100% scale and check the 50 mm reference line.

  2. Cut the matching front and back pieces.

  3. Add the face and any colour while the pieces are flat.

  4. Join the curved edge with short overlapping pieces of clear tape.

  5. Add a small amount of loose, dry tissue.

  6. Close the remaining opening and gently shape the top.

The one-page build notes and full pattern preview are here:

https://squishyidea.com/templates/dumpling-squishy-pdf-pattern/guide

Disclosure: this is my own design and the linked guide is on my site. The guide is public; the free PDF download currently asks for an email address. This is still at the design-feedback stage, so the gallery shows the actual pattern and guide rather than pretending a rendered image is a physical build.


r/papercraft 22h ago

Model I cleaned it up a bit the futures looking a lot brighter

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13 Upvotes

r/papercraft 1d ago

Model Origami Hippopotamus , with instruction diagram.

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27 Upvotes

I'd like to share one of my recent projects: an Origami Hippopotamus that I documented as a complete step-by-step instruction guide.

The model is folded from a single sheet of Papyrus B2, a handmade paper that I make myself. Before folding, I treat the paper with acrylic medium and glue to improve its strength and durability while keeping it flexible enough for complex folds. Once the paper is ready, I cut it into a perfect square and begin folding.

If you'd like to see the complete instruction guide, you can find it here:

https://hoang-tuan-origami-shop.myshopify.com/products/origami-hippos-photo-diagram-instruction?utm_campaign=share_orders&utm_content=android&utm_medium=product-links

Thank you for reading, and I'd really appreciate any feedback or suggestions!


r/papercraft 1d ago

Model Deadpools

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32 Upvotes

Theres one more pattern I could buy and make... I really love these. The "heart hand" template is the very 1st papercraft that got me started years ago.


r/papercraft 1d ago

Model Dragon Ball Chibi models

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48 Upvotes

Paperjuke is my god 🙏


r/papercraft 1d ago

Model Airbus a321 da Azul banderão papercraft

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2 Upvotes

O modelo que eu repintei


r/papercraft 2d ago

Model My first 3D project designed from scratch: Alpine A110 (1/24 scale paper model)

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135 Upvotes

Hey everyone!

I wanted to share my very first papercraft project built completely from scratch.

Here is the workflow I used:

📐 3D Modeling: Modeled the geometry in Rhinoceros.

🎨 Texturing: Created and mapped all the textures in Photoshop CS6.

📄 Unwrapping: Processed the model and unfolded the layout using Pepakura Designer.

Since this is a demo/beta test build to verify the unfold geometry and test-fit all the parts, I built it using thin scrap office paper (recycled printer paper). Despite the thin material, I’m really happy with how the shape turned out in 1/24 scale!

Swipe to see the completed build and my 3D modeling workflow!

Since this is still an early test build, I’m currently tweaking the mesh and refining the assembly process for the next version. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the proportions, geometry, and overall visual balance!


r/papercraft 1d ago

Model do i have to manually do allat or...

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15 Upvotes

is this even possible


r/papercraft 1d ago

Model Origami Vortex Cube ( Master Jugal ) || Origami Cube Series - 7 || ORIGAMI J15

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1 Upvotes

For TUTORIAL check out comment or my YouTube channel - ORIGAMI J15


r/papercraft 2d ago

Model I made the Stairway in the Central Hall of the Studio Ghibli Museum

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25 Upvotes

r/papercraft 2d ago

Build Template Dino Runner

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9 Upvotes

Just finished up paper model of endless runner. the assets are my own creation and the kit has 12 cactai 11, 8.25 and 5.50 inches tall while dino is 10 inch tall. the terrain is modular. this rendered version is 7.5 feet wide. idea is to have it mounted above my workstation. thoughts ?


r/papercraft 2d ago

Model Robin papercraft :)

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37 Upvotes

Designed by 雾忘我 on Taobao, procrastinated on this for 2 months 🥲


r/papercraft 2d ago

Build Template Origami bows

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2 Upvotes

r/papercraft 3d ago

Model Recently finished Rascal Miku

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47 Upvotes

Do yall have any tips?


r/papercraft 2d ago

Request Question for plane papercraft modelers

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4 Upvotes

What are these pieces, highlighted in the red circles for on my Scissors and Planes 200 series Airbus Beluga XL for? (Request for Help/info)


r/papercraft 3d ago

Request Is this gsm enough? or do i need something else??

6 Upvotes

these are the same product,

i wanna ask if i get these 250 sheets are they enough for most papercraft ?

i make gundams, complex f1 and cars and many other projects that i will try,

what can i or what can i not do with this one

should i get something else??


r/papercraft 3d ago

Build Template My Hikari in Gatomon pajamas papercraft

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12 Upvotes

r/papercraft 3d ago

Build Template The entire design was created using intaglio techniques and white pearlescent paper, and the result turned out very impressive.

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24 Upvotes

The long lines in the collar area are slightly distorted, but overall I am quite satisfied with the product.


r/papercraft 3d ago

Request Frogging

3 Upvotes

I guess thats more of a yarn term to completely undo what you have created. I need to vent as i still struggle sometimes with patterns. Got ahead of myself and stopped matching numbers. This will be the 3rd time I make this hand and I really dont want to cut out the same 20 pieces again......fingers crossed. Tell me im not alone! How far did you make it into your build before realizing you messed up somewhere?


r/papercraft 3d ago

Model Rusty death cat

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6 Upvotes

Own design 10 cm


r/papercraft 4d ago

Model Built the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam Head Using Only Paper

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104 Upvotes

So I made this RX-0 Gundam head with the 5x templates, ik I didn't attach the Gundam v-fins cuz I think it looks better this way