Tiny worlds you can make with your own hands.

• Covers & structure: matte cardstock or matte photo paper, about 160–200 gsm (65–80 lb).
• Interior pages: thin paper, about 80–100 gsm (20–24 lb), so the little books can actually flip.
• Avoid glossy paper: it can smudge and makes glue harder to work with.

• Print at 100% / “Actual size”. Never “Fit to page”, or the pieces will no longer match the scale.
• Choose the highest quality and the paper type that matches what you loaded.
• Do a test print of one page first, then print the rest.
• Let the ink dry for a few minutes before cutting or folding.

• Sharp craft knife (or small scissors) and a cutting mat
• Metal ruler for straight cuts and scoring
• White PVA glue or a good glue stick, plus a toothpick to apply it neatly
• Bone folder or a dried-out pen for crisp folds
• Tweezers for the tiniest parts

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• Score fold lines with a ruler before folding.
• Use less glue than you think. Thin layers dry flat and clean.
• Change your blade often; a dull blade tears paper.
• Take your time. It’s meant to be relaxing, not a race.