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DOWNLOAD THE PATTERN
Choose your favorite design and download the printable PDF files after purchase.
HOW IT WORKS
FROM FLAT CARDBOARD TO SOMETHING AWESOME
Our printable patterns turn simple cardboard into imaginative creations. Follow eight clear steps, match the numbered pieces, and enjoy making something with your own hands.
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THE PROCESS
PRINT. CUT. BUILD. CREATE.
Eight simple steps from a digital pattern to a cardboard creation you can be proud of.
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CHOOSE YOUR PRINT SCALE
For helmets, choose 100% for a 21–23 inch head, 90% for 20–21 inches, or 80% for 19–20 inches. Print every page of the helmet at the same scale. For other patterns, use Actual Size (100%) unless the product says otherwise. Use A4 paper (US Letter when available) and turn off Fit to Page.
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CUT THE PAPER PATTERN
Carefully cut each printed pattern piece along its solid outer line.
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GLUE IT TO CARDBOARD
Attach the paper pieces to suitable corrugated cardboard with a glue stick or light spray adhesive.
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CUT THE CARDBOARD
Use scissors or a craft knife and cutting mat to cut every cardboard part accurately.
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MATCH NUMBERS & LETTERS
Organize the pieces, then match identical numbers and letters to find each connection.
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ASSEMBLE THE PIECES
Follow the numbered order and join each connection using glue or tape.
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MAKE IT YOURS
Keep the natural cardboard look or finish your creation with paint, markers, and personal details.
TOOLS & MATERIALS
Just a few simple supplies are needed to get started.
PrinterA4 (US Letter when available)
CardboardCorrugated sheets
Cutting ToolsScissors or craft knife
RulerMetal recommended
GlueStick or liquid glue
TapeOptional support
BEFORE YOU START
A few important things to keep in mind.
Use one scale per helmet
Choose 80%, 90%, or 100% to match head circumference. Apply the same scale to every helmet page; turn off Fit to Page. Print other patterns at 100% unless stated otherwise.
Choose suitable cardboard
We recommend clean, flat cardboard approximately 1.5 mm thick. Keep the thickness consistent throughout your build.
Adult supervision
Children should be supervised whenever scissors or craft knives are used.
Follow the labels
Keep all numbers and letters visible until the matching pieces are connected.
CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE
ASSEMBLY DIFFICULTY
Difficulty describes the complexity of the pattern—not the amount of time needed.
EASY
Few parts, simple shapes, and only a small number of connections and labels.
MODERATE
More parts and connections, while the assembly sequence remains easy to follow.
CHALLENGING
Many parts, labels, and connections, including several smaller details.
ADVANCED
A high number of parts and connections, a more complex numbered sequence, and many small details.
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