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What is card modeling and how to start this paper crafts hobby?

Card modeling is crafts of folding paper. It is a form of paper crafts like origami with a little difference. Card Modeling or Paper Modeling is the art of creating scale models with paper. Paper or card models are built up from appropriately colored, cut, and folded pieces of paper, usually a stiff card stock( heavy paper).
This article helps you learn about card modeling, features of this paper crafts hobby and how to start with it!

Features of card modeling:

• Card models are inexpensive compared to plastic models.  
• No specialized or expensive tools are needed.  
• No need of expensive tools like an airbrush for a good finish. 
• The level of detail is very high.
• Card models are easy to collect in inbuilt condition
• You don't need much space
• This hobby is economical. 
• Kits are inexpensive
• An entire village of scale buildings can be had for less than $10. Some kits are expensive, but even the most expensive are much cheaper than a plastic model of comparable complexity.
• Card model building is not easy - you often have only one try
• Paper models can be surprisingly sturdy, and can stand up to handling well. They derive their strength from their structure; even seemingly flimsy paper can be strong when it's shaped properly.

 What is card modeling?

Paper/Card Modeling is, building anything from a 2D paper/card into a 3D scale model.

Basic tools to start this crafts:


Only a few simple tools are necessary for constructing card models.
Scissors, paper cutting knife, white glue, blunt nail and a ruler to score the fold lines. You'll also need cardboard to glue some of the parts on (fuselage formers) for enforcement. You can find most of these tools in office supplies or hobby stores.

Anything can be modeled in paper, but the most common subjects are buildings and vehicles. Buildings are a very popular subject and well suited to the medium. Kits are available of many famous buildings and castles. There are also many kits available in common model railroad scales, suitable for inclusion in a railroad layout. Aircraft and ships both civil and military are also popular.

A brief history of card modeling:

Card modeling goes back to the invention of paper. The Egyptians used papyrus to form parts for the models of their buildings. Likewise for the Chinese, who developed a much better method for making paper. It wasn’t until paper making came to Europe in the 15th century that the forerunner of today’s card models came about. These early models were simple two dimensional drawings on thin paper which were cut out in a rectangular pattern and then pasted onto heavier “card” stock. The early models were printed using wood or copper plates. Therefor the quantity was limited. It stayed that way until 1796 when Alois Senefelder (Munich) perfected the lithography. Now thousands of models could be printed from one plate. Quality and detailing continued to improve to what you see here and there.


How to start this paper crafts hobby?
You can get card modeling kits from nearby hobby shops or stationary zones of any shopping mall. There are many online sites which offer free models to download. You can start creating paper or card models by downloading these models.

Many models are available as kits, with pre-printed pieces to be cut out and assembled by the modeler. It's also possible to build entirely from scratch.
All parts are printed on several sheets and are pre-painted. All you need to do is: Cut out, fold/curve and glue the parts to each other. Detailed assembly instructions and/or exploded views of the different stages of the assembly are supplied with each kit, and some manufacturers supply their own building method/line codes sheet.

Useful links:

* Free online download of Paper toys                                              

* 'Currell Graphics' offers many free card models which you can download.

* 'Paper Craft Paradise' is a blog with a lot of origami, paper craft projects.

* Download, print, fold, paste

* 'Paper Mau'

* 'Studio Waka' with many models

* 100 Exceptional Free Paper Models and Toys

* More paper models at : http://www.np-g.com/npi_yoshi/kosaku/index.html

Learn drawing -How to draw trees?

Pencil drawing is a popular medium to create drawings. As a beginner you can start learning drawing from anywhere. There are lot of books available which demonstrate the step by step instructions. Today I am reviewing a book which is really helpful to learn the basics of drawing.

You can learn few important drawing techniques to create various part of trees like leaf, branches and trunk.


"Drawing Trees" is an art instruction book written by Denis Naylor.

                                       
- You can learn about "Proportions and angles", and how to measure with a pencil held out straight at arm's length,
- There is a good tip on how to gauge angles of the branches, and size of the branches in comparison to the tree trunk.

For example there is drawing of oak leaves and acorns and whole-tree projects of Lombardy Poplars, Sequoia, riverside Birches and tree roots.

 'Drawing trees' paperback is available at 'Amazon' I have uploaded this files at file sharing site and you can now download ebook for free.

Download ebook free at 'Deposit files'

How to create quilled greeting cards?

There are many creative ways to create unique and amazing greeting cards using an awesome paper crafts form 'quilling'. Paper quilling also known as paper filigree is a easy fun craft of curling paper to make anything that you imagine.

Paper quilling includes rolling, folding, twisting and shaping narrow strips of paper and arranging them to create beautiful designs. It has been around for hundreds of years.

Creating quilled greeting cards is the most favorite use of this amazing paper crafts form. You may get ideas and tips to create unique and your own designs to create greeting cards from this article. I have added link to an ebook which is free to download. The craft of quilling is not difficult and can be taught by anyone with a little experience. There are many online sites which can help you learn the basics of quilling and then start making or creating quilled greeting cards.

Which tools you need to start quilling?

Essential tools to start quilling are paper and glue. You may also need tweezers to hold the paper strips. Any kind of thick needle or even pencil can be used to create quills. Using a needle tool is not as difficult. The best tip is to moisten the end of the paper first, then lay it across your index finger beneath the pointed end of the needle tool. Using your thumb roll the paper around the tool, keeping the tool still. Needle tools traditionally have a wooden handle making them easy to hold, but you could also use a hat pin or even a cocktail stick or toothpick in the same way.


Quilling paper strips are generally available in widths generally ranging from 2mm to 10mm. The most common width to use is 3mm or 1/8th inch, with the wider strips generally used for fringed flowers. You can cut the strips yourself with the help of a paper cutter and a steel ruler.
Get the help from online resources for ideas and techniques and now you are ready to create your own hand mad greeting card.

How to insert quilled card into envelope?
Due to its 3D effect, and to keep the shape of your quilling art intact, you should insert it into envelope with care.
To give extra protection to your quilled cards, cut a piece of bubble wrap or thin foam to fit inside the basic card shape. Attach with double sided tape and insert into envelope.

Useful links:
* Amazing art and crafts projects with paper quilling

* Enjoy a step by step tutorial to create amazing greeting cards at 'Khadija's creative mind blog'


* 'Paper Quilling Craft' blog offers many paper quilling card making ideas.

* Get lot of information about hand made cards at ' Hand made Crafts Ideas'


* 'Creative paper quilling by Doreen' Check the blog for unique and creative quilling card ideas. Following picture shows one of artist's work which can help you create your own quilling card.

A quilling card created by Doreen

"Card Modeling" and FREE card models

This hobby is similar to origami, or paper crafts as "Card modeling" is the art of building scale models of aircraft, buildings, ships and many other real life objects.

This article provides you with links and resources where you can download many free models. Learning to make card models is very easy as most of the sites provide modelling tips or techniques along with card models.

Card models are made out of paper. A heavy, card stock, paper is used to create models. Similar to the type of paper used for business cards. The model is printed directly onto the flat paper and then it is cut out, rolled, folded, glued, sometimes tabs are insert into slots, to make the models. Since most of the time the colors and details are already printed, most of the modelers time is spent in assembly. Card models are available for almost any area of interest

I have personally downloaded some of the models and made attractive card models.

* "Pierreg" offers many card model projects. More on the site:
- Original model projects

It is a card model. Unbelievable but true!

- Tips and tools

*  Directory of talented paper model artists from all over the world that have created and offer free printable paper models, paper toys, cut-outs, paper dolls, printable paper crafts of cars, buildings, spacecraft, animals and more. We also offer our own free original printable paper toys. Assembling paper models are fun activities for kids and grown-ups alike.

* Card Modeling Faq

* Paper inside is from "Cláudio Dias", who is from Brazil and loves to create things!
About his blog and his hobby, he says:
"When I was a kid, I used to build lots of paper models that came inside magazines. And now, a friend brought me a Formula One model! Wow!
I built three Formula One cars and I thought: “What if I design my own models?”
Result: paperinside.com
All models I’ve designed are free. You can download and build them, as you wish."

* This site is not in english, but there are pictures of paper models and you can just download the projects:
- Download link

* 'Fox in a hole' is a blog with amazing paper crafts projects. Site is in Russian but you can translate the pages into English.