1
HOUR
TABBED ESTIMATED
CONSTRUCTION BUILD TIME
SKULL MODEL
DESIGNED BY STEVE WINTERCROFT
TABBED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS REQUIRED
This model is constructed by gluing Access to a printer and 10 sheets of A4 paper
tabs to join the edges. This technique or US Letter paper.
will give you a strong and beautiful
Thin card – the type used in cereal boxes – is ideal.
model.
We use a card weight of 300gsm. Thicker card,
and corrugated card, will not work well, as it will
not bend to the detailed folds. The approximate
area required is around 3 sheets of flat A3 card.
Spray mount / Pritt Stick / PVA or similar product
to stick paper to card.
Scissors or a craft knife.
A fast-setting adhesive for joining the tabs and
assembling the model. You can use either a high quality
double-sided tape, or a fast-drying nontoxic glue for
constructing the model. A glue gun works well. We
recommend using a good quality, high performance
double-sided tape as it is easy to handle and has no
curing time. As you will be putting the model on your
head please make sure that whatever glue you use,
it is nontoxic and will not produce harmful fumes.
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PRINTING ADVICE
The templates are 1:1 scale and are intended to be printed
at ACTUAL SIZE on either A4 paper (210mm X 297mm)
or US Letter paper (8½” X 11”). In your printer settings
150mm please select the type of paper that you are printing
on but DO NOT SCALE THE TEMPLATES TO FIT
THE PAPER.
I have included a Scale Guideline on the first
page of the templates so that you can check the
printed scale. The line should measure 150mm
after printing, however, a deviation of 4mm is
acceptable. There is more information on printing
the templates in our FAQ section of the website.
If you’re already familiar with our instructions,
please save paper by only printing the template
pages that you need to construct your model.
A4 US
210mm 8½”
X X
297mm 11”
IMPORTANT
PLEASE CHECK THAT YOUR PRINTOUT CONTAINS ALL THE FOLD LINES
THAT ARE SHOWN ON THE DIGITAL VERSION OF THE PDF.
If you have any fold lines missing from your print out please follow the steps below:
Download and save the file T
hen navigate
to your computer or device to the Adobe Reader App
F
rom Adobe Reader App – go to file
W
hen the file is saved;
– open – then locate the PDF
close the browser
This will guarantee that you are opening the file from the Adobe Reader App
– rather than a browser add-on.
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PREPARATION
1. A
fter printing the templates on paper, trim them
roughly to the approximate size. They don’t have
to be neat. Trimming off the excess paper makes
it easier to arrange the templates on the card.
2. If you are using reclaimed card, unfold your boxes
so that you have flat sheets to work with, then glue
the templates to the card. When you assemble
your model, YOUR TEMPLATES WILL BE ON THE
INTERIOR OF THE MODEL. A good quality glue
stick is cheap and works fine for this. Make sure
that the templates are well-bonded to the card.
3. C
utting out the templates can be done using a pair
of scissors (or a craft knife, a rule and a cutting mat).
ut around the outside of each part making sure to
C
only cut along the solid outlines.
4. T
he fold lines on the templates are marked as either
a dashed line representing a valley fold or dashes
with dots to represent a mountain fold. This is
with the templates on the inside of the model.
5. S
core all the folds marked on templates with
something blunt - I use an old ball point pen.
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS
BUILDING THE SKULL - PARTS (A) TO (G)
1. T
he Skull should be built sequentially following the
ALPHABETIC labels on the parts. Starting with part
(A) find two edges with corresponding numbers. For
example, TAB 42 joins to EDGE 42. THE NUMBERS
ARE NOT TO BE COMPLETED SEQUENTIALLY.
2. In each pair of numbered edges, one part will have a
glueing tab, and one will not. The glueing tab will always
go on the inside of the Skull. Test fit the edge before
you apply glue or tape to the tab. Once you are happy
with how the edges fit together, apply glue/tape to
the outer surface of the tab and bring the two edges
together, remembering that the tab goes inside the
Skull. Apply pressure to the join until the adhesive has
set enough to hold on its own. Once you have joined
all the paired edges on parts (A) set it to one side
and repeat this process with parts (B), (C) and (D).
3. N
ext connect part (C) to part (D) by joining paired
edges 3, 5 and 9. Then add parts (A) and (B) to part
(D) by matching the paired numbers. Continue in this
way adding parts alphabetically before finally gluing the
black eyes and nose piece in place to complete the Skull
4. W
e’ve left the bottom of the Skull open so you
can add low energy light and turn it into a lantern
or use the space to hide your precious things.
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Once you have completed your model you can decorate
your creation in any way that you like; our customers
often use paints, coloured card or glitter. Take a look at
our website or social media pages for inspiration.
Don’t forget to tag your photos with the hashtag
#WINTERCROFT and handle @WINTERCROFT
to share them with our community.
If you run into any problems or have any questions
please check the frequently asked questions on:
WWW.WINTERCROFT.COM/PAGES/FAQ
If you still can’t find the answer to your questions,
then please send me a message to the address
in the contacts below.
CONTACT US
Whether you are a first-time builder or a master maker,
we’d love to see your creations, so please share them
with your new creative community.
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/WINTERCROFT
#WINTERCROFT • @WINTERCROFT
Many thanks and have fun,
STEVE WINTERCROFT
[email protected]
PLEASE NOTE
These designs are protected by copyright law and are intended for your own personal use only.
Please use this file to make as many models as you like for yourself but please don’t share or steal the templates.
There was a lot of work involved in creating them. If you want to use them for any other reason
then please get in touch.
ANY COMMERCIAL USE OF OUR DESIGNS IS PROHIBITED.
THESE MODELS ARE A PERSONAL CRAFT PROJECT. PLEASE DO NOT USE THEM FOR PROFIT.
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Scale Guideline
To check the scale is correct, the line below
should be 150mm from end to end.
150mm
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9
13 9
17
E
11
16
10
15
15
10
12
14
7 8
7
26
PART / E
SUGGESTED CARD COLOUR
WHITE
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PARTS / H / A
SUGGESTED CARD COLOUR
WHITE
33
18
H
60
39
19
19
55
28
17 16
39
40
38
40 38
A
27
23
44 43
42
PARTS
42
SUGGESTED CARD COLOUR
BLACK
41
43
45
44
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PART / I
SUGGESTED CARD COLOUR
WHITE
59
61
56
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62
62
63 58
63
55
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54
64
60
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PARTS / G / B / C
SUGGESTED CARD COLOUR
34 WHITE
31
61
37
37
25
G
58
36
22
35
64
35
18
33
1 3
1
2
21
C
46
53
46
B
52
4
2
47
52
53
4
50
50 5
51
48
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27
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23
14
45
30
3 30 41
D
26
36
6
5 29 49
29
12 51
24
25
21
20
34
31
F
59
47
32
PARTS / D / F
32
SUGGESTED CARD COLOUR
WHITE
20
57
11
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