It will guide through everything you need to get started and the basics of how to go from the designer to a finished fiberglass masterpiece. Starting with the program you’ll need and the best place to find files that will become your cosplay. Pepakura Designer 3 – A free program you can find here, Pepakura Designer 3 is the basis your cosplay project. It also gives you the power to design your own armor and weapon sets Using the program you can adjust the size and even the shape of the Pepakura files you find to create the perfect fit for you. Pepakura files – These are the 3D model files that you will put into the designer that ultimately become your cosplay. They allow you to look at individual sections of an armor or weapon to show you where they will be folded. You can find a massive collection of files here, it includes everything from Halo to Star Wars. Pepakura guides across the web will give you different ideas on materials you can use when building your cosplay but here are the basic things you’ll need.ġ10 Pound Card Stock – Make sure this is white or cream. The lines that you need to follow will be a gray color so they need high contrast. You can find this at most craft or office supply stores but be sure your printer is able to handle it. I will cover the best printer for Pepakura building later in the guide. Glue gun sticks – You can get these pretty cheap and chop them up to put into your glue-pot from any craft or hobby store. They are easier to work with than glue chips and last longer when melted down. Tooth Picks- You will need these to spread the glue on your folds. Other guides will suggest using small paint brushes but those become useless after the glue dries and have to be cleaned constantly. Toothpicks are also better for reaching the tinier folds. Glue Pot – Easier and safer to use then a glue gun, you will want to make sure you grab a low temp glue-pot.

Unless you don’t mind being burned constantly, then you can get whichever one you like. You can find these at any local hobby or craft shop.Ĭutting Mat – Cutting mats are great for Pepakura projects because they keep the surface of your tables safe from the knifes you’ll be using.

They are a low-cost way to keep your work area safe and stops it from looking like an Emo practicing ground.

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