: Obtain the template (often in PDF format) and print it on heavy-duty paper or cardstock (160g to 220g) to ensure the structure is sturdy.
To "put together" a paper model after downloading a template, you can follow this general 5-step method commonly used in high-quality 3D origami and low-poly papercrafting:
: Identify the folding lines—typically dashed or dotted. "Score" these lines lightly with a bone folder or a dried-out ballpoint pen to make folding easier and more accurate.