Papercraft head model process (+free PDF download)

PDF download:
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I wanted a papercraft planes of the head model as an art reference (à la Loomis or Asaro head). It would have been much cheaper (in terms of time spent) to just buy one, but that's DIY for you.
To use the file: print out the PDF onto Letter size cardstock. Cut along solid lines, fold the mountain and valley folds appropriately, and glue the numbered areas together. For easier construction, do the finicky pieces (Eyes, ears, nose, lips) before you attach them to the larger pieces.
I had to dump the first try because 3d modelling software allows flat planes to be less than flat, and Pepakura Designer 4 does funky stuff with trying to make that work with paper. So I opened the model in Blender and divided any problem planes. Many more problems were noticed and fixed after I made my head, so the downloadable version will be less warped than the one you see in the video.
I used 110 lbs cardstock. You can use 65 lbs cardstock, but don't use printer paper as it will warp and collapse. I attempted to laminate printer paper in the first try, which was a disaster. With ~110 lbs cardstock or heavier, make sure to check if your printer can handle stock that thick.
I would recommend a cartridge-style knife so you can quickly make a new edge. The mineral additives in paper will quickly dull steel, which is why your friends who sew rant about people who use their scissors on paper.
3D model:
"Loomis Head Planes - Essential form study" (skfb.ly/6XoHZ) by cgmonkey is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (creativecommons....
Music:
”I Don’t Need U 2 Say Anything” by Le Gang.
Le Gang on SoundCloud:
/ thisislegang
“Come on, Let’s Go” by Le Gang
Le Gang on SoundCloud:
/ thisislegang
“Shikutomoto” by Neighbourhood Vandal
Neighbourhood Vandal on Soundcloud:
/ user-760374093
Software:
Pepakura Designer 4
Blender

[@scoobysnack]

I realise that I'm a bit late to the party but this is just what I need - may the gods bless you and your cotton socks!

[@soapprince6947]

Wow, just wow!!! You make it with only paper!!!

[@aisenpai7056]

I just finished making mine, and I named him James. He's so happy to be alive

[@jerukecil]

!!!!! :O THANK YOU SO MUCH BRO!!! Thank you for your hard work to make a pepakura ver of asaro head and even give us a free PDF download!!! T.T)) I'm very grateful! GOD BLESS YOU!!! :)))))

[@rynenko9191]

You're very welcome, I hope your art journey goes well!

[@lofichaos]

Thank you so much! I'm going to use your PDF right away, you're the best

[@gektortesla3427]

A WONDER ! мало кто оценит но это реально крутой подарок! Спасибо !

[@rynenko9191]

рад, что тебе понравилось!

[@KurlaFactWala]

How to make our 3d model paper cut template in phone please make toturial

[@rayglez2303]

WOW. I have not words. Thanks

[@gottliebwurst]

Thank you so much!!! I find your work amazing, thanks for sharing and tips in the comments....

[@TillYouSleepASMR]

Exactly what I was looking for 😍💜

[@rynenko9191]

Enjoy your art journey, share what you make!

[@mikisanchez8445]

asu mare que tal paciencia, te felicito...

[@user-db9le8ph4y]

Thank you so much! U help me to draw perspective & lightning with that craft❤

[@vitorio7537]

Amazing! Just loved it!

[@postumiarus4916]

thank you so much for sharing this!

[@rynenko9191]

You're very welcome :) hope it helps!

[@zambakexe]

beautiful model you helped me a lot

[@rynenko9191]

Glad to hear that!

[@salwasalah4497]

Woow amazing How can I know the fold will be inside or out side I can't understand

[@rynenko9191]

It's the type of line that is on the fold. Generally, ..... or _ _ _ _ _ is a mountain fold, or folding away, and _ . _ . _ . _ is a valley fold, or folding towards

[@graven13]

THANK YOU!!!

[@mmengjin6203]

thank you so much for sharing your beautiful 3D head!! Can I have a little question?🙏🏻 how big is this head(without neck) because I have to do a really big one

[@rynenko9191]

You're welcome! It's about the size of an average human male head, I'd guess.

[@gifthaferl7339]

Hey, great process. Funny, you have my Athene sculpture on the screen at the end. I hope you like it. :D

[@rynenko9191]

That's you?? It's so cool, I wanted to make it next but I forgot. Great work on that!

[@gifthaferl7339]

@@rynenko9191 Thank you very much. I think I have to revise it still as some flaps are weird. If I'm done I can let you know and send you the new model :)

[@rynenko9191]

@@gifthaferl7339 I would love that very much, thank you!

[@reitei1756]

Thank you for this but im really confuse how to get started after cutting it all. Any clue where to start glue with the numbers. There are also similar numbers. Is it to match to the similar numbers or start from 1, 2, 3... or how?

[@rynenko9191]

You match 1 to 1, 2 to 2, etc. There will be a flap with a number and a flat side with the same number, and those two will go together. For example, on the bottom middle of page 1, there are two 186 next to each other. You can see that if you but the two together, it becomes one big, symmetric piece. Don't go by the number order either, I recommend doing the small pieces first and getting the fine details right before going for the bigger ones.

[@salud329]

Thanks thanks thanks, spectacular

[@rynenko9191]

You're welcome, hope it helps!

[@leam1978]

is it possible to get the template as an svg file, so i can enlarge it?

[@MrAnton013]

Hello! Where can i find the pepakura file? It is kinda hard, ( for me atleast ), without seeing the pepakura file and where every piece goes. Thank you!

[@Terence_87]

Are you print those 9 pages by using A4 paper size ???

[@jackjocques]

Great work! May I know what 3D software did you use to create the paper model template? Thanks

[@rynenko9191]

Thank you! I used blender, a free 3d modeller, to clean up the model, and pepakura designer 4 to convert the 3d model to a paper template.

[@smilexbuyit3850]

PLEASE I NEED A BIG HEAD TO 60 CM CIRCUNFERENCE TO SCULP IN THIS HEAD

[@nathaniel809]

Now i dont know how im gonna put all this together

[@mennaorabi6735]

Very good 😍 . Are the numbers on the roof of the model from the outside?

[@rynenko9191]

Thank you 😊 you can have the numbers on the outside or inside, just be consistent once you choose. Having the numbers on the outside makes it easier to build while having them on the inside makes it look nicer

[@mennaorabi6735]

@@rynenko9191 Thank you so much❤

[@kamilamendes8978]

hi, did you use an A3 or A4 sheet for this human head?! what height?!

[@rynenko9191]

They were letter size sheets. I imagine you could fit it to A4 without too much change in size

[@christopherbautista4286]

Vielen Dank!

[@neniasol7971]

genial!

[@Jサーバス]

How big is it, is it like a life size model of an adult human head or is it smaller

[@rynenko9191]

It's about a human head, it wears my hats just fine

[@meerhawlery470]

What program did you set up?

[@rynenko9191]

All the details are in the vid description!

[@viptech3491]

You designed them too fast ..not able to follow

[@rynenko9191]

No need to follow the video, all the resources are provided to build the model

[@usercdRik.]

Thank you so much atleast my project will be completed on time thank you 😊❤

[@ハチだよ]

Thank you!!!!

[@smilexbuyit3850]

DO YOU HAVE THE FILE IN PDO TO SEE IN PEPAKURA