If you are looking for a project about famous world sites, these paper dioramas may be just the thing.
Tips And Tricks
Read The Instructions First
There are a lot of steps in each of these projects. Also, there are several different kinds of folds and cuts you need to make. Plus, some pieces will require shaping before being assembled.
So you need to read and understand all of the instructions before you start.
If you do make a big mistake, you can always print it again and start over. But why waste time and suffer the aggravation? Just spend a few minutes reading and understanding the instructions before you start.
Tools & Materials
You will need some tools to make your tatebanko. Here is a suggested list that will help make the project easier.
- scissors, utility knife
- glue stick, PVA
- metal ruler, square
- pencil
- scoring tool
- toothpicks
- tweezers
You can print the project on your home computer. But you may find that regular printer paper is not stiff enough. So you may want to switch to matte photo paper (approximately 50# or 190 gsm) for better results.
Assembly Tips
- Write the part number lightly in pencil on the back of each part so that you can keep track of each one.
- Use a metal ruler and scoring tool to score the fold lines. Please, remember to make scoring lines on the front of the piece.
- Fold and shape each piece before gluing. Dry fitting parts before gluing will save you a lot of time and help produce better results.
- If you are using PVA, try using a toothpick to apply a thin coat of adhesive. Too thick a coating may wrinkle the paper.
- Tweezers help with tiny parts.
The Seven Famous World Sites
Sphinx, Egypt
Difficulty ★☆☆☆☆
Assembly time 1 hour
Finished Size W50mm(2in) x H45mm(1.77in) x D155mm(6.1in)
Just click on the link to download your copy of the Sphinx, Egypt Mini Version aquarium PDF.
Big Ben, England
Difficulty ★☆☆☆☆
Assembly time 1 hour
Finished Size W80mm(3.15in) x H102mm(4in) x D25 mm(1in)
Download your Big Ben, England Mini Version PDF file so you can get started today.
Tower Bridge, England
Difficulty ★★☆☆☆
Assembly time 2 hours
Finished Size Unspecified
Just click on the link to download your copy of the Tower Bridge, England Mini Version PDF.
Cologne Cathedral, Germany
Difficulty ★★☆☆☆
Assembly time 2 hours
Finished Size W35mm(1.38in) x H70mm(2.75in) x D65mm(2.56in)
Follow the link Cologne Cathedral, Germany Mini Version to get your copy of the PDF files so you can start today.
Colosseum, Italy
Difficulty ★☆☆☆☆
Assembly time 1 hour
Finished Size W45mm(1.77in) x H55mm(2.17in) x D85mm(3.35in)
Like all of the projects, the Colosseum, Italy Mini Version downloadable PDF is available in both US and international paper sizes.
Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Russia
Difficulty ★★☆☆☆
Assembly time 2 hours
Finished Size W45mm(1.77in) x H55mm(2.17in) x D85mm(3.35in)
You can get the Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Russia Mini Version PDF file now.
Sultan Ahmet Camii, Turkey
Difficulty ★★☆☆☆
Assembly time 2 hours
Finished Size Unspecified
Follow the link to the Sultan Ahmet Camii, Turkey Mini Version PDF so that you can get started.
Final Thoughts
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Explore Further
Are you looking for more paper diorama projects? Then you’ll want to look at Aubry’s Guide To Tatebanko: Japanese Paper Diorama Art.