r/papercraft Sep 30 '25

Build Template Instructions on how to download from CreativePark without “Canon Print” nor CanonID

116 Upvotes

As some of you may know, as of September 29th 2025, the Canon Creative Park website now requires the Canon Print software – which itself requires a Canon printer to be turned on and connected to your computer/phone/tablet (I think) – to download and print papercraft listed on their website.

They did give warning for this, but I didn’t realise just how restrictive it would be. I do not own a Canon printer. I had previously saved roughly 30 entries from their catalogue. However, I now realise that I would like access to more of them.

As expected, the barriers to downloading the PDF files are almost nonexistent, all they have done is remove the PDF’s URL from the download page. There is no authorization or authentication required to download any of the files.

I have found a trivial way to download the PDF’s, and you don’t need to be signed in nor do you even need a CanonID for any of the files.

All you must do is find the entries “contentsId” and then affix that to a base URL. With a suffix for the design and the instructions. The base URL was found with a single Google search – “site: https://creativepark.canon filetype:pdf”

I have created a simple single click bookmarklet which will attempt to download both the pattern and the instructions.

  1. Bookmark any page (doesn’t have to be a Canon Creative Park page), ideally in your browsers bookmark toolbar.
  2. Edit the bookmark (right click “Edit Bookmark” or “Edit” depending on which browser you are using).
  3. Re-title the bookmark something like “Canon PDF Download”
  4. Replace the url with this code:

    javascript:(function(){const i=document.querySelector('meta[name="contentsId"]').content;const firstDownloadArea=document.querySelector('div.downloadArea');const d=firstDownloadArea?firstDownloadArea.querySelectorAll('div.downloadBtn').length:0;const t=d===0?1:d;const u=[];for(let n=1;n<=t;n++){const s=n.toString().padStart(2,'0');u.push('https:/'+'/creativepark.canon/downloads/contents/'+i+'/'+i+'-'+s+'.pdf')}u.forEach(e=>{const a=document.createElement('a');a.href=e;a.download='';document.body.appendChild(a);a.click();document.body.removeChild(a)})})()

  5. Now when you visit a design page, like this one, which apparently needs a CanonID, all you have to do is click the “Canon PDF Download” bookmarklet, and the both the design and instructions will be downloaded.

If using a Chrome based browser you may need to click “allow” on the popup that says “Download Multiple Files”

The bookmarklet should even work for pages with multiple "print" links.

If you really wanted to, you could create a simple bash script to check every file name from 0000000 to 0032181, starting with the suffix -01.pdf and so on. You could even run the requests in parallel without the fear of any rate limiting. You might just end up with around 40gb of PDF’s.

EDIT: The bookmarklet has been improved.

EDIT: as of 2025-10-29 it appears to no longer work. This is four weeks after the initial change, we can only hope it's a temporary error

EDIT: As of 2026-01-14 nayeet has created a new bookmarklet which now works again!

EDIT: 2026-03-27 There's now a free and easy website/service to automatically download Canon PDF's, just paste the url, and then the direct links to the PDF's will be listed: https://download.clean-fog7772.workers.dev


r/papercraft Jul 22 '21

Announcement The Papercrafter's Beginner Guide to Making Things - 6th edition

223 Upvotes

Hello, and welcome to our kind community! Feel free to post questions here, or make a thread in the subreddit as a textpost and flair it accordingly! And please let me know if any links aren't working, or if you find something new! Thanks, and happy crafting! :)

Finding a Model
A simple Google or Deviant Art search is highly effective. However, if you just want to browse for something to make, here are some sites:
www.papercraftplaza.com - add your files to their collection! There's even tutorials for if you're interested in 3D modelling and making your own crafts.
http://paper-replika.com/index.php
https://boards.4channel.org/po/ - scroll to the bottom and click "catalogue" for easier viewing, and to avoid typical 4chan comments - Note: this can be an extremely NSFW website
http://papercraft.wikidot.com/
http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/card-models/
http://zealot.com/#card-models.633
http://cp.c-ij.com/en/
http://global.yamaha-motor.com/yamahastyle/entertainment/papercraft/ - this doesn't work anymore, so I uploaded all of the files here
http://www.cubeecraft.com
https://tamasoft.co.jp/pepakura-en/gallery/list.php
http://www.papercraftsquare.com/
http://www.korthalsaltes.com/visual_index.php
http://papercraftparadise.blogspot.ca/
http://paperkraft.blogspot.ca/
https://papermau.blogspot.com/

specializing crafts:
http://www.pokemonpapercraft.net/
http://jav-papercraft.blogspot.ca/
http://sabi96papercraftbox.blogspot.ca/
http://aliens.humlak.cz/aliens/aliens_papirove_modely_gb.htm - click the "banner menu" at the top right


Paper
Any paper works, HOWEVER, cardstock is usually better, especially when the model you're making has a lot of colour on it, or will be fairly large and needs support. Some specialty projects (e.g. Gundams) need coloured paper, as their templates can come completely white.

This is regular printer paper.
This is a type of cardstock.

Any brand will do. I was using this from Walmart for awhile, but then I ran out and picked this up at my local Staples. Don't worry too much about running out; you won't unless you're teaching a class or something.

Cardstock comes in many different thicknesses, and while I can't tell you what to use, just remember that:
- higher numbers means a sturdier model, BUT the harder it'll be to cut, score, and fold
- lower numbers means a less sturdy model, BUT it's easier to cut, score, and fold

Personally, I build in 65lb/176gsm and use 110lb/199gsm for making multi-use templates or really rough drafts for cosplay parts.

Paper can also come in different colours! Which means you only need your printer for black ink/toner, and you can save time by not needing to match edge colours.


Printing
Inkjet or Laser?

I used to use an inkjet printer. (This printer finally died on me, and I haven't made much since :( RIP my "hacked" Canon).
If you're buying a printer, try to find one that feeds from the back, and prints to the front. We want to avoid paper warping since cardstock is thicker than regular printer paper. (Addendum: I have used a front-printing Canon MX700 for a quick papercrafting fix, and it did not warp the page. Your mileage may vary!)
I have used a laser printer, but when I went to make folds, the toner started chipping off and getting all over my hands. This is purely anecdotal, but I suggest inkjets because their ink soaks into the page, rather than just melting toner on top of the page. (Addenum: Some laser printers have a setting for thicker paper types, and will accordingly slow down so the toner melts more evenly onto the page, and reduce toner chipping. Your mileage may vary!)


Cutting
Typical cutting tools are a cutting mat, an X-acto knife (or any similar brand) with #11 blades, a box cutter, or scissor.

I bought some specialty craft scissors that I absolutely love, and I use them mostly for macro cuts and separating pieces from a page. I also use my trusty X-acto along with a pack of 100 blades I bought from Amazon over 10 years ago, and my 8.5x11 cutting mat (which I find a tad small but I got it for cheap, so whatever).

I've acquired a Speedy Sharp sharpener. I have found it quite helpful since our craft only dulls the blade tip.


Folding
A nice straight fold involves a bit more work called "scoring". This is done by running the back of your knife, or an empty ballpoint pen, or any other blunt edge along the line of the glue tab. Push hard enough to leave an indent, but not hard enough to actually cut through the page. Here is an exaggerated example using a knife and a ruler. The left line and angled lines are scored, while the middle/more bumpy line is just a regular fold.

Everyone seems to score on the front of parts, but I personally prefer scoring on the back so I don't mess up the outside. This usually involves more work because you have to hold a piece up to a light source, and make light pencil marks on where the ends of lines and glue tabs are. Sometimes if I know a line or tab will be a valley fold, I'll score on the front, but 80% of the time, I make back scores just to be safe.


Gluing
Common glue brands are Aleene's Original Tacky Glue, or Elmer's glue. You can also use a hot glue gun (I have no experience with this, so I can't really give pointers) or wood glue (it dries yellow so you'll need to be careful to not get any on the model itself). I don't suggest using glue sticks. If you're in a rush, tape can be used.

With tacky/white glue, a very thin layer is sufficient for most glue tabs. I put a pea-sized drop of glue on some scrap cardstock and use a toothpick to apply it. If you need help holding a small glue tab, tweezers can help a lot.


For some advanced tips, check out our subreddit wiki!

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r/papercraft 12h ago

Model Built the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam Head Using Only Paper

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61 Upvotes

So I made this RX-0 Gundam head with the 5x templates, ik I didn't attach the Gundam v-fins cuz I think it looks better this way


r/papercraft 5h ago

Request I messed up on my 1st go what should I keep in mind for the 2nd attempt

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11 Upvotes

Hey guys this is my 2nd build ever the T90 tank.

I have decided to scrap it mid build becoz im not quite happy with how it has turned out.

My first f1 car came out way better than this one. The differences between those two was that the paper quality.

The paper i used for F1 was 140gsm and this one was thinner fs. Also this paper refused to take shape. I literally folded the paper in corrwct angles and it deformed quite quick.

Other than that most of it is my own fault. I was not patient for some parts to stick properly.

So before I give this another go I want you guys to give suggestions pls. I do not want another to go to waste


r/papercraft 9h ago

Model Pain Tendou

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10 Upvotes

The result of a relaxing a relaxing session.


r/papercraft 5h ago

Build Template Paper doll cute

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3 Upvotes

Essa é minha segunda boneca que consigo montar . Amei o resultado.


r/papercraft 11h ago

Model Cardboard Glock

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6 Upvotes

Took help of this template for measures, then improvised some measures to make it easy and more boxy and drew on cardboard


r/papercraft 5h ago

Model Black Pearl Pirate Ship

2 Upvotes

Black Pearl Paper Model That Took Months to Build
https://youtu.be/_l-gCmiSTKU


r/papercraft 1d ago

Model Just started papercrafting

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53 Upvotes

The Dreamcast in the photo took me 2 days or 4h of building pls rate


r/papercraft 19h ago

Model Sdk.fz 251/C, Sdk.fz 222, Schwimwagen, S-60 tractor, GAZ-66, Moskvich 408, Hetzer, T1 Cunningham, Pz.Kpfw 2 Ausf. C. Everything in 25 scale

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18 Upvotes

r/papercraft 12h ago

Request Looking for 1/8 scale car templates to use as prop for my anime figures

3 Upvotes

r/papercraft 16h ago

Model MiG-23MLD Flogger-K flyable paper model

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7 Upvotes

r/papercraft 20h ago

Model Celestial!

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9 Upvotes

I’ve been going crazy getting ready to open a storefront and I made these beauties today. I want to keep them!


r/papercraft 23h ago

Model TIE Interceptor (My version)

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17 Upvotes

r/papercraft 1d ago

Model My mini van

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87 Upvotes

r/papercraft 21h ago

Model Jimothy the raccoon

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8 Upvotes

r/papercraft 1d ago

Model My first piece!

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25 Upvotes

r/papercraft 16h ago

Build Template I can’t figure out the dimensions for this at all

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3 Upvotes

Attached I have both the letter sized paper and custom measurements for this character. I’m making a cardboard cutout for my partner and I want it to be the right size😭 the character is 6”2 which is roughly 188cm if I’m correct but I don’t want the width to make him wonky looking.


r/papercraft 1d ago

Build Template Designed a foldable diorama cube of Stardew Valley's balloon ride - one A4 sheet, cut and glue (digital preview, first real build this weekend)

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8 Upvotes

The characters stand at different depths inside the cube so it reads 3D from the front. Building the first physical one this weekend - will post real photos.


r/papercraft 1d ago

Model Blood Diamond Bunny 🩸 💎 🐰

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17 Upvotes

My latest origami mask: Blood Diamond Bunny. Entirely handmade from paper — no other materials in the structure itself. Covered in layered glitter paper, precision-cut facets, spikes, and hand-applied rhinestones + studs for that blood-red diamond effect.
Third photo shows it in action on a model paired with one of my original body tape designs.
Let me know what you think! 🩸🐰✂️


r/papercraft 1d ago

Model Indian Rigid Truck

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30 Upvotes

Built entirely from scratch, no template


r/papercraft 1d ago

Model ELC Leopard?

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6 Upvotes

r/papercraft 1d ago

Request Is LuBan the best tool to use right now for cardboard craft?

2 Upvotes

Autodesk slicer is not available and gemini and chat gpt both recommend it.

Has anyone experience?


r/papercraft 2d ago

Model Accurate Mini Paper Bags

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39 Upvotes

Not an advertisement, I just work here.

  • Used Inkscape to make an svg containing all the creases, cuts, and images. Scaled to 10%.
  • Print only the images onto a sheet that I cut from a bag.
  • Use Cricut to cut and score that sheet using the svg lines. This was my first time using Cricut and I think it could speed up papercraft a lot. It feels like cheating. One issue: it may be difficult to align the printed images perfectly with the cut lines.

r/papercraft 2d ago

Model Volvo 745 B200 Wagon

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22 Upvotes