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Materials for paper engineering

April 22, 2025

What are the correct tools for paper engineering?

Creating popups is so much more fun when you have the right tools! Over on TikTok, I’ve put together a series showcasing my favorite tools and gadgets that I use every day to bring my cards and videos to life. From precision cutters to scoring tools, these are my fave gadgets that make crafting not only easier but also way more enjoyable. The videos are all in Spanish, but you can find the product names clearly listed in the captions.

Pictured above:

  • Set square rulers
  • Protractor for measuring angles
  • Solvent based glue for flexible mechanisms
  • Double sided tape
  • Double sided tape dispenser
  • Circle compass cutter
  • Circle compass
  • Mechanical pencil
  • Pen
  • X-acto knife
  • Bone folder
  • Painter’s tape
  • Tablet for digital drawing

Media features

This post isn’t meant to brag about the places I’ve been featured, it’s more like a little archive for my mom to visit and check regularly (¡hola, mamá!).

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