PDF Unicorn Pattern (Papercraft), Make Your Own Papercraft Unicorn Trophy: Faux Taxidermy Unicorn Template, DIY Unicorn Head, 3D Puzzle
Unicorn lover, you can make your own low poly unicorn trophy regardless of your skill level. (yes, you can!)
To do so:
Download this digital template and its tutorial,
Gather 14 thick A4 (or US Letter) sheets of paper (160-220gsm (US: 65-110lbs), glue and scissors.
Print, cut, glue together, hang it on the wall like a picture frame, then ...
tadaaaaaaaa! You will be so proud of your elegant unicorn watching kindly over you!
This unicorn has found her soulmate in this listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/484953850
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DON'T HAVE A PRINTER?
Transfer this file onto a USB stick and go to your local photocopy center. They usually have a wide range of coloured paper in various densities (ask for 180gsm/65 lb cover in prority if you are a beginner) and they will have your template and instructions printed for next to nothing.
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A CLEAN AND WELL-ORGANIZED PDF TEMPLATE
This makes the assembly intuitive, even (almost) without instructions.
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STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS + TIPS & TRICKS
Each step of the illustrated instructions show beginners where to start glueing the next part.
Tips and tricks will help you build a flawless sculpture more quickly and more easily.
Everything will be just fine, no doubt you will do a great job.
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DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Beginner to intermediate (teens above 13 and adults)
"Easier than I thought", they all say.
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ESTIMATED TIME
An average of one day, depending on your glue and on how much of a perfectionist you are.
Listen to music, a podcast or even half-watch TV. Papercraft is a great, productive time-killer.
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This model is meant to be bicolored.
So this 14-page digital template has been divided into two to make it easier for you to print on two colors:
► 10 pages for the body (color 1)
► 4 pages for the mane and eyes (color 2)
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DIMENSIONS
► Height: 55 cm / 21 ¾ in
► Width: 35 cm / 14 in
► Depth: 26.5 cm / 10½ in
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TECHNICALITIES
About 300 faces, 45 parts.
Plain template (no texture, no color).
►►►The pdf files are both A4 and US Letter paper compatible. You don’t need to scale them up or down.
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MAKE IT UNIQUE
► Print on colored paper or patterned paper.
► Or choose white paper and add your personal touch with feathers, dots or rhinestones (why not? It's a Unicorn after all!) or any ornament of your choosing.
► Spray paint is fine too.
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GIFT IDEA FOR A CREATIVE FRIEND?
Here are two solutions to turn this digital file into a last-minute physical gift:
-- Print the pages and offer them in a nice envelop, or
-- Transfer the file to a USB stick along with a playlist of your favorite songs. This will have your friend think of you while building the unicorn.
GIFT IDEA FOR A NOT SO CREATIVE FRIEND?
Build this unicorn yourself. Your friend will sense how much love and patience you put into it. You will get compliments, win-win!
The good news is that you can make one for yourself too from the same purchase.
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This is an excellent exercice in patience, focus and mindfulness to free yourself from daily stress. But you already know that, right?