Rhaven Blaack
Primer Apprentice
Years ago, my grandfather use to do carpentry as a hobby. He would save all of the saw dust during (and after) his projects. If he needed any wood putty, he would take some of the saw dust and mix in some wood glue to the thickness that he needed and then use it to fill in the hole, gap, or whatever space he needed to fill. Afterwards, he would sand it smooth, and then treat it accordingly. (I am certain that some of you old timers out there know of this technique, so this is nothing new to you.)
I decided that the same technique could be applied to paper modeling. Of course, using paper "dust".
Just save the paper dust in a small bowl as you are sanding the parts that you need for other models (or you can just take scrap paper and sand it into dust). (NOTE: If you have a DREMEL DRILL, this will make the process easier and quicker. You can also use a fine electric spice grinder as well.) Save it in a sealable container and use as needed.
*NOTE* Yes, I know that there are products (powder cellulose) on the market that one can purchase in lieu of making the paper "dust" (powder). However, this tutorial is not for that. So, please do not mention (or refer to it) in your comments.
The purpose of this thread is to show what can be done when one has leftover cardstock (or who cannot afford to (or do not want to) purchase the powder cellulose).
Here is a small (and simple) demonstration of what to do.
I have edge glue three panels together.
Portioned out some paper dust.
Added white (PVA) glue (it is easier to work with for this technique).
Mix well (add either more dust or more glue for the right thickness and consistency of what is needed for the project in question).
Applied to the joined areas (like caulking or Spackle). Let dry, and treat as needed.
This putty (or paste) can also be used to reinforce contoured edge glued parts (where glue strips are hard to apply).
To fill in gaps, holes, strengthen other joints, or even make other smaller contour shapes that are needed.
The uses for this stuff are endless. Use your imagination and enjoy!!!
I decided that the same technique could be applied to paper modeling. Of course, using paper "dust".
Just save the paper dust in a small bowl as you are sanding the parts that you need for other models (or you can just take scrap paper and sand it into dust). (NOTE: If you have a DREMEL DRILL, this will make the process easier and quicker. You can also use a fine electric spice grinder as well.) Save it in a sealable container and use as needed.
*NOTE* Yes, I know that there are products (powder cellulose) on the market that one can purchase in lieu of making the paper "dust" (powder). However, this tutorial is not for that. So, please do not mention (or refer to it) in your comments.
The purpose of this thread is to show what can be done when one has leftover cardstock (or who cannot afford to (or do not want to) purchase the powder cellulose).
Here is a small (and simple) demonstration of what to do.
I have edge glue three panels together.
Portioned out some paper dust.
Added white (PVA) glue (it is easier to work with for this technique).
Mix well (add either more dust or more glue for the right thickness and consistency of what is needed for the project in question).
Applied to the joined areas (like caulking or Spackle). Let dry, and treat as needed.
This putty (or paste) can also be used to reinforce contoured edge glued parts (where glue strips are hard to apply).
To fill in gaps, holes, strengthen other joints, or even make other smaller contour shapes that are needed.
The uses for this stuff are endless. Use your imagination and enjoy!!!
