Paper-Kit transforms 2D portraits into a 3D model
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Recreate yourself as a 3D paper model at Paper-Kit.com
You begin by uploading three photos of your head from different angles, which can be previewed and adjusted on the 3D model in real-time
The software automatically flattens the model into chunks, which can be printed onto paper or card stock of your choosing
Before exporting the file, you can adjust some parameters such as the number of polygons in the model
After printing, you'll have to meticulously cut out all the shapes
This is what the average head will look like in separate pieces
After cutting the parts out, you'll have to fold them along the dotted lines
Assembly requires glue and staples, and may require the use of tweezers to hold the pieces together
The completed paper model is hollow, so a big one could actually be worn on your head like a mask
A close-up of the completed paper face model
Another example of a paper face model
Article Summary
Papercraft projects tend to be based on 3D models from video games or custom-made art projects. The basic idea is to take a 3D model and flatten it out in software such as Dunreeb Cutout or Pepakura Designer by Tama software. Then you print it, cut out the parts, fold them where necessary, and paste the whole mess together. Now, thanks to Paper-kit.com, if you've got a big head – or simply want one – you can use the same technique to build an over-sized three-dimensional paper model of yourself using 2D photos.
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