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There is no special or unique tools needed for making this paper moving model. There is also very little tools needed. In our studio, we use very common tools as shown in the picture above.
(1) Cutter or paper cutting knife
These are call cutter or paper craft knife that come with varoius sizes and color. Knife is a very useful and important tool in making the moving model. In our studio, we use cutting knife to cut almost any thing, from straight line to curve and small hole.
Please be careful in handling sharp paper craft knife and adult supervision is needed for young children.
(2) Ruler
The ruler is an important instrument in our automata model making. Although some may use a ruler to cut along a straight line , we do not recommend this because it is not secured. The cutter may run over the ruler and cut your finger instead. We simply either use scissors or simply use a cutter to cut along the straight line without any ruler.
The ruler is used mainly for scoring /tracing the line before folding and gluing. It is important to score/trace the line with a ruler to get a nice and straight fold.
More about scoring/tracing …….
(3) Glue
Any glue that are meant for paper can be used. We use PVA glue as it is suitable for paper work, dries fast and is commonly found in stores. PVA is white initially and turn transparent when dried. Basically, any glue that can used to stick paper together can be used.
(4) Scissors
A pair of scissors will be useful (any scissors for paper cutting) although we almost do not use any scissors for all our work here. Scissors are most useful in cutting large piece and simple straight or curve line cutting
(5) Stick
You will need a stick that can be used to push or press any area that your finger can not reach. We use a simple wooden stick that we have no idea where it comes from. Any way, you can use any stick that is available which will serve this purpose.
(6) Tracer or a dried ballpoint pen
A tracer is used for scoring or trace a folding line before folding. This create a light crease (or depression) along the line which help to create a straight fold.
The cheapest way is to use a dried ball-point pen (which is what we are using) as a tracer for scoring. Other alternatives include using the back of a cutter or breakfast knife. We think a dried ball-point pen is the best as it is safe and it works very well.
(7) Cutting Pad/Matt
It is good to have a cutting pad for any paper cutting. The cutting pad will protect any surface that you are working on. It also help to provide a smoother and easier cut.
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