r/papercraft Sep 30 '25

Build Template Instructions on how to download from CreativePark without “Canon Print” nor CanonID

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As some of you may know, as of September 29th 2025, the Canon Creative Park website now requires the Canon Print software – which itself requires a Canon printer to be turned on and connected to your computer/phone/tablet (I think) – to download and print papercraft listed on their website.

They did give warning for this, but I didn’t realise just how restrictive it would be. I do not own a Canon printer. I had previously saved roughly 30 entries from their catalogue. However, I now realise that I would like access to more of them.

As expected, the barriers to downloading the PDF files are almost nonexistent, all they have done is remove the PDF’s URL from the download page. There is no authorization or authentication required to download any of the files.

I have found a trivial way to download the PDF’s, and you don’t need to be signed in nor do you even need a CanonID for any of the files.

All you must do is find the entries “contentsId” and then affix that to a base URL. With a suffix for the design and the instructions. The base URL was found with a single Google search – “site: https://creativepark.canon filetype:pdf”

I have created a simple single click bookmarklet which will attempt to download both the pattern and the instructions.

  1. Bookmark any page (doesn’t have to be a Canon Creative Park page), ideally in your browsers bookmark toolbar.
  2. Edit the bookmark (right click “Edit Bookmark” or “Edit” depending on which browser you are using).
  3. Re-title the bookmark something like “Canon PDF Download”
  4. Replace the url with this code:

    javascript:(function(){const i=document.querySelector('meta[name="contentsId"]').content;const firstDownloadArea=document.querySelector('div.downloadArea');const d=firstDownloadArea?firstDownloadArea.querySelectorAll('div.downloadBtn').length:0;const t=d===0?1:d;const u=[];for(let n=1;n<=t;n++){const s=n.toString().padStart(2,'0');u.push('https:/'+'/creativepark.canon/downloads/contents/'+i+'/'+i+'-'+s+'.pdf')}u.forEach(e=>{const a=document.createElement('a');a.href=e;a.download='';document.body.appendChild(a);a.click();document.body.removeChild(a)})})()

  5. Now when you visit a design page, like this one, which apparently needs a CanonID, all you have to do is click the “Canon PDF Download” bookmarklet, and the both the design and instructions will be downloaded.

If using a Chrome based browser you may need to click “allow” on the popup that says “Download Multiple Files”

The bookmarklet should even work for pages with multiple "print" links.

If you really wanted to, you could create a simple bash script to check every file name from 0000000 to 0032181, starting with the suffix -01.pdf and so on. You could even run the requests in parallel without the fear of any rate limiting. You might just end up with around 40gb of PDF’s.

EDIT: The bookmarklet has been improved.

EDIT: as of 2025-10-29 it appears to no longer work. This is four weeks after the initial change, we can only hope it's a temporary error

EDIT: As of 2026-01-14 nayeet has created a new bookmarklet which now works again!

EDIT: 2026-03-27 There's now a free and easy website/service to automatically download Canon PDF's, just paste the url, and then the direct links to the PDF's will be listed: https://download.clean-fog7772.workers.dev


r/papercraft Jul 22 '21

Announcement The Papercrafter's Beginner Guide to Making Things - 6th edition

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Hello, and welcome to our kind community! Feel free to post questions here, or make a thread in the subreddit as a textpost and flair it accordingly! And please let me know if any links aren't working, or if you find something new! Thanks, and happy crafting! :)

Finding a Model
A simple Google or Deviant Art search is highly effective. However, if you just want to browse for something to make, here are some sites:
www.papercraftplaza.com - add your files to their collection! There's even tutorials for if you're interested in 3D modelling and making your own crafts.
http://paper-replika.com/index.php
https://boards.4channel.org/po/ - scroll to the bottom and click "catalogue" for easier viewing, and to avoid typical 4chan comments - Note: this can be an extremely NSFW website
http://papercraft.wikidot.com/
http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/card-models/
http://zealot.com/#card-models.633
http://cp.c-ij.com/en/
http://global.yamaha-motor.com/yamahastyle/entertainment/papercraft/ - this doesn't work anymore, so I uploaded all of the files here
http://www.cubeecraft.com
https://tamasoft.co.jp/pepakura-en/gallery/list.php
http://www.papercraftsquare.com/
http://www.korthalsaltes.com/visual_index.php
http://papercraftparadise.blogspot.ca/
http://paperkraft.blogspot.ca/
https://papermau.blogspot.com/

specializing crafts:
http://www.pokemonpapercraft.net/
http://jav-papercraft.blogspot.ca/
http://sabi96papercraftbox.blogspot.ca/
http://aliens.humlak.cz/aliens/aliens_papirove_modely_gb.htm - click the "banner menu" at the top right


Paper
Any paper works, HOWEVER, cardstock is usually better, especially when the model you're making has a lot of colour on it, or will be fairly large and needs support. Some specialty projects (e.g. Gundams) need coloured paper, as their templates can come completely white.

This is regular printer paper.
This is a type of cardstock.

Any brand will do. I was using this from Walmart for awhile, but then I ran out and picked this up at my local Staples. Don't worry too much about running out; you won't unless you're teaching a class or something.

Cardstock comes in many different thicknesses, and while I can't tell you what to use, just remember that:
- higher numbers means a sturdier model, BUT the harder it'll be to cut, score, and fold
- lower numbers means a less sturdy model, BUT it's easier to cut, score, and fold

Personally, I build in 65lb/176gsm and use 110lb/199gsm for making multi-use templates or really rough drafts for cosplay parts.

Paper can also come in different colours! Which means you only need your printer for black ink/toner, and you can save time by not needing to match edge colours.


Printing
Inkjet or Laser?

I used to use an inkjet printer. (This printer finally died on me, and I haven't made much since :( RIP my "hacked" Canon).
If you're buying a printer, try to find one that feeds from the back, and prints to the front. We want to avoid paper warping since cardstock is thicker than regular printer paper. (Addendum: I have used a front-printing Canon MX700 for a quick papercrafting fix, and it did not warp the page. Your mileage may vary!)
I have used a laser printer, but when I went to make folds, the toner started chipping off and getting all over my hands. This is purely anecdotal, but I suggest inkjets because their ink soaks into the page, rather than just melting toner on top of the page. (Addenum: Some laser printers have a setting for thicker paper types, and will accordingly slow down so the toner melts more evenly onto the page, and reduce toner chipping. Your mileage may vary!)


Cutting
Typical cutting tools are a cutting mat, an X-acto knife (or any similar brand) with #11 blades, a box cutter, or scissor.

I bought some specialty craft scissors that I absolutely love, and I use them mostly for macro cuts and separating pieces from a page. I also use my trusty X-acto along with a pack of 100 blades I bought from Amazon over 10 years ago, and my 8.5x11 cutting mat (which I find a tad small but I got it for cheap, so whatever).

I've acquired a Speedy Sharp sharpener. I have found it quite helpful since our craft only dulls the blade tip.


Folding
A nice straight fold involves a bit more work called "scoring". This is done by running the back of your knife, or an empty ballpoint pen, or any other blunt edge along the line of the glue tab. Push hard enough to leave an indent, but not hard enough to actually cut through the page. Here is an exaggerated example using a knife and a ruler. The left line and angled lines are scored, while the middle/more bumpy line is just a regular fold.

Everyone seems to score on the front of parts, but I personally prefer scoring on the back so I don't mess up the outside. This usually involves more work because you have to hold a piece up to a light source, and make light pencil marks on where the ends of lines and glue tabs are. Sometimes if I know a line or tab will be a valley fold, I'll score on the front, but 80% of the time, I make back scores just to be safe.


Gluing
Common glue brands are Aleene's Original Tacky Glue, or Elmer's glue. You can also use a hot glue gun (I have no experience with this, so I can't really give pointers) or wood glue (it dries yellow so you'll need to be careful to not get any on the model itself). I don't suggest using glue sticks. If you're in a rush, tape can be used.

With tacky/white glue, a very thin layer is sufficient for most glue tabs. I put a pea-sized drop of glue on some scrap cardstock and use a toothpick to apply it. If you need help holding a small glue tab, tweezers can help a lot.


For some advanced tips, check out our subreddit wiki!

Previous refresher post archive:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5


r/papercraft 8h ago

Model Mejoras del tripode

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r/papercraft 1h ago

Request Need some Crepe flower tips.

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Hey guys i wanna try making crepe flowers is there any youtuber or website which can help me? And i also wanna know wht wires do you guys use to make the stems ? Do u use normal aluminum wires from hardware stores or those floral green wires ?


r/papercraft 20h ago

Model Day 1 of making Lufthansa Star Alliance A320

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Template by CityCraft

Paper: 120 GSM Cardstock

Rate from 1-10. If you have any tips please share


r/papercraft 8h ago

Build Template Simple Papercraft Template Requests

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So, I have this spreadsheet where you can put whatever characters you want for me to make a pjsk papercraft inspired printout. If your fandom doesn't have a tab yet, make one. It will take me around a week to finish making them because I do have work, but other than that, it should be pretty quick. If you want to repost this or copy it and paste it somewhere else, go for it. Only thing I ask is, please make sure the picture is good quality, because I would not like to be trying to decipher what it looks like. If you have any questions, feel free to message me here or using my email from the spreadsheet. If you want the image to be sent to you personally, add where I can contact you on the right of the "Finished Product" cell.

Thanks, and if this is in the wrong subreddit, let me know.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_qxP-pYkOI_X7NpTsAtNd_8pAE90t3HHNaldXxJWD24/edit?pli=1&gid=0#gid=0
The link should work, but let me know if you can't get in.


r/papercraft 21h ago

Model моя первая маска

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легион из дбд


r/papercraft 13h ago

Request Looking for a firey, toothy model

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SOLVED: It is the Bomb from Final Fantasy. Thank you Mammoth-Training4698!

Long ago, I had a model (possibly from a video game) that was round (maybe 15 cm/ 10 inches), like a fireball, orange and red with spikey flames, a great big wicked smile with lots of sharp teeth. No body, arms or legs, just a big ball of flame. I cannot for the life of me remember what it was called. I want to say it was from a video game, but it might also have been a pokemon type character? Does this ring any bells?

The picture is sort of a general idea:


r/papercraft 17h ago

Request A call for help from the Rurouni Kenshi (Samurai X) community.

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Good morning, afternoon, or evening, I'm here to make a request. I've been searching for months for a model or template to make Shishio Makoto from Rurouni Kenshi, but I haven't been able to find one. I humbly ask for desperate help. And I do this sincerely out of love for the community and the papercraft hobby; there are so many beautiful models, but I’m happy with just one to go alongside the Kenshi figure I already have.

Look at that potential.

r/papercraft 14h ago

Request Just an idea!

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Im trying to make articulated paper action figures, but i struggle to follow tutorials and so on. I was hoping if someone could enhance or something idk this joint prototype seen in the photos i added. Just replace the wire with plastic q-tip or something similiar, but i don't have a hole puncher at the moment. Just wanted to see if the idea works or not without commiting.


r/papercraft 11h ago

Request Handmade "exercise friendly" masks

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Good morning, afternoon, or night everypony, i need some recomendations for making handmade masks, im a DJ who usually makes and wears his own masks and keep it for dancing, so naturally the ones made of just paper or plaster bandages end up bending really bad, slowly crumbling like a cookie in a pocket and filling my face with pieces of plaster and getting soggy by my sweat, specially when i make them thiner to enhance comfort and mobility, i'd appreciate suggestions of materials, techniques and tips about making a more ergonomic or hard duty resistant masks without adding tons of weight or make it lose the shape of my face, i'd resort to 3d printing it but i'd rather make it myself and painting it with my own hands (sorry for the bad english it's not my main language)


r/papercraft 1d ago

Request Cardstock survey

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Cardstock survey for cardmakers

Hi everyone! I’m a fellow cardmaker doing some research on how cardmakers shop for colored cardstock, what frustrates them, and what they wish retailers offered differently.

I put together a short Google Forms survey about cardstock brands, sheet sizes, buying individual sheets, pricing, shipping, and curated color assortments.

Nothing is being sold or promoted, and the survey does not ask for your name, email address, Reddit username, mailing address, or other contact information.

It should take about 5–7 minutes, and honest answers are really helpful — including “I wouldn’t buy this.”

Survey: https://forms.gle/RDaJJHxpPrA86kYY7

Thanks so much to anyone


r/papercraft 1d ago

Request Suggestions on a 24" paper/ vinyl cutter for handmade / thin art papers?

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I am an artist and would like a 24" cutter to cut mulberry paper or similar thin handmade papers. The paper would always be sheets, I assume laid on a tray, never a roll of material. The cuts won't be complex, primarily groups of parallel lines in very close intervals (rows of cuts at 1/10th of an inch spacing or similar). Any suggestions would be appreciated.


r/papercraft 2d ago

Model Bunny's papercraft

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I made this one in memory of my rabbit named "Bunny" (I know we are hella original).
Anyways, wish I had a better picture of it but I never took it and it's now broken...
(I'm not good at painting, so the eye looks weird, bu i still loved it)


r/papercraft 2d ago

Request Finished my Sankei papercraft kit! This is Kiki's house from Kiki's Delivery Service, all on 1/150 scale.

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Just got this from Amazon today, what glue should I use? I only have wood glue and super glue!


r/papercraft 2d ago

Request Smoothing down edges?

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Hi all! To preface, I'm not 100% if this is the right subreddit for this particular request since it involves other mediums - please feel free to let me know if it belongs somewhere else!

I recently made my first foray into papercraft by making Wintercroft's fish head/body mask (picture attached). It was super fun and I plan on painting it like a coelacanth (I'm a fish nerd lol) for my Halloween costume! However, I don't know if I want to keep a lot of the angular features of it. It's an awesome design, but it doesn't quite fit the exact one I was planning on doing. I was thinking of three potential options:

A) Use Celluclay (which I already own from a previous project) to try to smooth down some of the angular features, before sanding and painting. This might not be super easy, since it's a fairly large build and I'm not sure how well it'll stick to the material (thin card).
B) Try to rustle up some kind of thickening agent for the paint itself (acrylic) so I can "sculpt" it as I'm painting. I would probably lay down a base coat of one color with the thicker paint before letting it dry and adding details.
C) Leave as is, and go all out with the painting (and potentially other mediums such as beading, stickers, lights etc) to make my perfectionist brain happy.

I am of course open to other suggestions as well! Just let me know - I'm pretty much a complete beginner here, so any guidance would be much appreciated. Thanks!


r/papercraft 1d ago

Request Help finding this helmet template?

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I've been really scouring the internet to try and find the original template for this helmet or similar ones by Ichiyama however I can't find anything and was wondering if anyone here would be able to help me find the original or something very similar?


r/papercraft 2d ago

Model Netroids hatchBAX papertoys

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Presenting Netroids hatchBAX papertoys. Featuring Mini Cooper, Honda CRX, Lotus Esprit and AMC Gremlin fan art.

https://ko-fi.com/s/3dd7aed89d

#papertoys #3dpapertoys #netroids #papercraft #hondacrx #crx #esprit #lotus #amcgremlin #gremlin #hatchback #vintagecars


r/papercraft 2d ago

Build Template Origami coffin cross

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r/papercraft 3d ago

Model Kübelwagen, 1:25 (based on Modelik magazine templates)

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r/papercraft 3d ago

Model Terminé gran parte de la renovación del tripode

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r/papercraft 3d ago

Request Help with making large vehicles

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Guys, I need help, I'm going to make large vehicles for the first time and I'm wondering if I can use regular paper for them or is cardboard only recommended? I usually make furniture and smaller interior elements with cardboard.


r/papercraft 4d ago

Model 1/16 leopard 2a8 from cardboard semi metal progress

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r/papercraft 4d ago

Request Can anyone help me download this Megumin file from PaperzoneVN? [Request]

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[Request] Megumin papercraft file from PaperzoneVN

Текст: Hello everyone! Could anyone with a PaperzoneVN Premium account help me get this file? It is locked behind a paywall for me.

File name: [Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o!] Megumin.rar

Thank you so much in advance!


r/papercraft 5d ago

Build Template Yani Neko smoking her papercraft cigs! When times are hard... X3

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