Paper Type

Here are some common types of paper used in making papermodel 

1.      HVSHaving a thickness of 70-100 gsm. 

Can be used for beginner to expert.This type is the most readily available, but for models with a large size (up to 30 cm high) is not good because it is not sturdy. 

2.      WF paper 'can be called a paper picture book'Having a thickness of 120-160 gsm.

Can be used for beginner to expert.The paper is easy to find in a book or sketchbook drawings (listed on the back cover), it is not easy Buluan / moldy when it was established. Paper can be used as an alternative if trapped, living picture torn from a book. 

3.      Inkjet paperHaving a thickness of 100-135 gsm. 

Can be used for beginner to expert.This paper print quality light, generally only one side for printing. It is suitable for paper models the color. 

4.      Briefcard / BCHaving a thickness of 160-220 gsm.

Can be used for medium to expert.It is suitable for papermodel with sizes above 30 cm, as thick and sturdy. 

5.      Glossy PhotopaperHaving a thickness of 100-220 gsm. 

Can be used for novice-expert.Models used for photo quality paper, the print quality is very bright, perfect for a model in which the color paper. Can make the model results can be used for papercraft shiny and small to large. 

6.      JasmineHaving a thickness of 120-175 gsm. 

Can be used untukMedium-expertStardream similar paper, is used for the model quality glossy paper, but can be printed on an inkjet printer. Often used by papermodeller world in making robots like Gundam. Suitable for paper models the color and thickness. The model results will be shiny and blink-blink. Can be used to model the height up to 30 cm.

7.      StardreamHaving a thickness of 120-220 gsm 

Can be used for expertGlossy paper, and have a variety of colors, smooth texture and quite stiff. Better be printed with a laser printer, and using UHU glue. Typically used for making gundam blank template. Can be used to model the height up to 40 cm. 

8.      Art Cardboard / PaperHaving a thickness of 120-220 gsm thickness

Can be used for medium-expertSemi-glossy paper, sturdy yet easy to set up.Suitable for papermodel with shiny results. Can be used to papermodel with over 30cm tallPaper type above is commonly used, but it is also possible to use other types of paper that were deemed suitable for the manufacture of papercraft.