Unlike origami, in which pieces of paper[paper?:paper sample maker cutting machine] are only folded, a card paper model requires a few inexpensive supplies to build, such as scissors, hobby knives, paper, and glue.
Regular printing[printing?:printing cutting finishing solution] paper is usually fine, but many paper models are more stable when heavier cardstock is used. Making paper models is cheap, and many times paper models can be downloaded online. A computer printer can be used to print[print?:printing image graphic cutting solution] out the pages of paper model, and the task of building paper model can begin as soon as the ink dries.
At the end of an adjoining side there is usually a tab that is folded and used to glue one side or part to another for finished paper model.
