Raid the Recycling Bin - cardboard and paper as rapid prototyping materials
Date: June 10, 2025 1-2:30pm
Format: Hybrid (In-person with online access)
Tags: #Paper • #cardboard • #paper engineering • #crafting • #prototyping • #3D design
BRING YOUR OWN CARDBOARD!
Building 3D stuff out of cardboard and paper - it's a cheap (often free) and accessible material! PLUS tips and tricks for engineering mechanical things with cardboard.
A good intro for beginners/folks who don't have crafting experience. I'll be showing tips and tricks for using craft knives and general paper crafting. There may be some things for experienced folks to learn and share as well!
Session Outline
1. Pros + Cons of using paper & Cardboard for your project
2. Tools
3. Adhesives
(hands on) 4. Construction: cutting, folding, + joining techniques
5. Designing in 3D ~without computers~ AIEE, GEOMETRY! :-O
6. Resources for making flat patterns from 3D models
7. Designing for other people to build: some tips
