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| MODEL MAKING WITH CORRUGATED CARD | |
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| Model making can be attempted at any stage of the design process. It is particularly useful when developing a design. When making a card model, record your thoughts and take photographs at every stage. Write down what you think of the shape and form of the model, the size and proportions, the design and anything else that springs to mind, as you make the model. You could even write down what other people thought of your model, as it was being made. Record any difficulties you had when making the model and any changes you made to the original design. What do people think of the finished model? What improvements did they suggest? | |
| Model making with corrugated card requires a small selection of equipment. This includes: PVA glue, a pair of scissors, a safety ruler, craft knife, sellotape and masking tape. |  |
| Corrugated card is lightweight, easy to cut and shape and readily available. It can be reclaimed from ‘cardboard’ boxes, making it a recycled material. Corrugated card can be joined with PVA and many other glues, sellotape and masking tape. This makes it ideal for making basic models, the first stage of model making. |  |
| The model opposite has been manufactured using corrugated card, reclaimed from ‘cardboard boxes’. It is a basic model and it will be quickly followed by further models, each showing the development and refining of a design idea. |  |
| The model to the right has had white card glued to the top and front. Also, images of speakers and an MP3 player have been added. The model allows the designer to assess the overall proportions of the product and even the basic style. He / she can then make further models, until a final design is reached. |  |
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FAQs
Why is corrugated card good for Modelling? ›
A light and cost effective material that can be used in construction, display, packing, scratch building & sketch modelling. It has good insulation properties and is easy to recycle.
What is the best cardboard for model making? ›Schwarz-Brot. the thinnest plasticard you can get will serve you better than any quality of cardboard. No matter what kind of cardboard you chose, it is heavily affected by humidity.
What is the disadvantage of corrugated? ›Disadvantages of Corrugated Boxes
These boxes may become deformed if they are exposed to extreme pressure or when stacked. Corrugated cardboard is not the best option for weatherproofing. Water and other types of liquid can saturate these products, and it may also seep into a box and damage the contents.
Corrugated packaging is not weatherproof and can be affected by extreme weather such as rain and snow. Corrugated packaging can become deformed or lose its shape if under extreme pressure.
What card to use for model making? ›These corrigated cards can be used for adding wall or roof detail to architectural sketch models or for adding texture to a display project.
Is corrugated cardboard stronger than regular cardboard? ›Strength and durability
Due to the triple-layered construction of corrugated cardboard, it is much stronger than standard cardboard.
Score or Scoreline: An impression or crease in corrugated or solid fiberboard, made to position and facilitate folds. Scored and Slotted Sheet: A sheet of corrugated fiberboard with one or more scorelines, slots or slits.
How to make a 3D model out of cardboard? ›The 3D Cardboard Sheets are first cut to size with a knife or scissors. Despite being made of sturdy cardboard, the sheets can then easily be brought into the right shape. Finally, you can affix the Cardboard Sheets to the desired spot with craft glue. In this way, custom structures are created in a short time.
How to make a simple cardboard model car? ›First, measure and cut out a rectangular piece of cardboard that is the same length of the sides you cut out and has a width about equal to the car's height. Then, apply glue along the bottom of the 2 sides. Gently position the sides on the top of the rectangular piece and hold them in place until the glue dries.
What is the purpose of corrugated paper? ›Type A corrugated and type B corrugated are generally used as outer packaging boxes for transportation, and beer boxes are generally made of B corrugated. 2. E-flute is mostly used as a single-piece packaging box with certain aesthetic requirements and appropriate weight of contents.
What are the advantages of card modeling? ›
In addition to being inexpensive, paper is also versatile, and with careful manipulation can be molded into almost any three-dimensional shape. A third advantage of card models is that they are, with very few exceptions, pre-colored, meaning that the color of the finished model is printed on the paper.
Why do we use corrugated? ›It's very durable, providing stability and cushioning for almost any product. This is especially helpful when products are shipped long distances and handled by warehouse or fulfillment workers. Corrugated cardboard can vary in thickness, and the material does a nice job wicking moisture away from products.