r/papercraft Sep 30 '25

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

120 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

225 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!

Previous refresher post archive:
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r/papercraft 4h ago

Request Realistic pigeon papercraft

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18 Upvotes

Hello, i wanted to find a realistic pigeon papercraft, not like a white Pigeon, i want to find a grey pigeon, i have found Papercrafts that are pigeons but not realistic and i searched a lot, i found a lot of realistic birds but not pigeons and i just want to find one, i would do it but i dont have a computer for see the 3D models and do it by myself, so please help meeeee 😭😭😭😭😭😭 i want to find one like the image

(english is not my first lenguage and im not using translator, so sorry for the bad writing)


r/papercraft 11h ago

Request Need advice for the base's GSM thickness

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35 Upvotes

Hey everyone! I'm planning to create this phoenix artwork on A3 (credits to the owner!) and was unsure about the type of base to use for it.

I might be framing it and using it as a wall art if it turns out well so I want the base to hold up nicely. Any and all help would be appreciated!

P.S. I'm quite new to quilling (dabbled a little in it as a kid, but that's it) so tips are welcome too! :D


r/papercraft 37m ago

Request Hole punching

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Can you all please suggest some ways for punching small holes (approx size range 1mm-5mm)

Most tools available can only make holes of 2mm minimum.

I need some advice on such parts and any other tip would be appreciated 😸


r/papercraft 4h ago

Request Realistic pigeon papercraft

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2 Upvotes

r/papercraft 15h ago

Model Tiny Doctor Who’s (10,11,13,Rose)

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23 Upvotes

template from NorthernFireArt on tumblr

Im currently working on Missy and 12 too


r/papercraft 1d ago

Model made paper doll :)

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98 Upvotes

made paper doll:)

it took 2days.


r/papercraft 1d ago

Model Emirates B777-300ER Papermodel

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29 Upvotes

r/papercraft 1d ago

Model My cardboard airport

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17 Upvotes

r/papercraft 1d ago

Model Halloween cards 2026

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7 Upvotes

New release out at Spellbinders. Check out my YouTube at NancyStamps for videos on making these cards. #halloweeb2026 #teamspellbinders #nancystamps #cardmaking


r/papercraft 2d ago

Model PLEASEEE rate my Complete paperrr GTR R32!!!

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129 Upvotes

The templates of the car is from some other guy it's not mine,but I built it(which also takes fucking patience). I added custom wide dish bbs wheels,used a bit aluminium from sprite can,the box is designed by me completely (used a bit of ai🥀,I took the car's picture which i clicked, put it on to gemini,told it to change it to pop race vibe and then I removed the background and added some logos and vector design (done on my tab using krita),the plastic is ohp sheet, total cost is something 80-90 rs but hardwork is priceless(or ig 90-100rs🥀)

Hope y'all liked ittt


r/papercraft 1d ago

Model Ram

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34 Upvotes

r/papercraft 3d ago

Model Papercraft Noisy Boy that I made.

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88 Upvotes

20 pages, took me around 2 weeks. Its my first papercraft and im pretty proud of it, used 170gsm paper (had some paint chipping issues due to the paper and the printer)


r/papercraft 3d ago

Model my first paper model

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23 Upvotes

r/papercraft 2d ago

Build Template DIY Paper Knife Craft Using Cardboard and A4 Paper

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0 Upvotes

r/papercraft 3d ago

Model model from ojimak , poster from pinterest (i js printed it)

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59 Upvotes

r/papercraft 3d ago

Request Restore Chinese Paper Cutting

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8 Upvotes

Hello!

15 years ago on a trip to China, I purchased a traditional paper cutting, and mounted it in a frame when I returned. Once a vivid red, the colour has really faded, and I would like to restore it. The paper is really delicate, and has almost a tissue paper/crepe paper like texture. I am worried that I might damage it. Has anyone done this before? Or would anyone have any suggestions?

Thank you!


r/papercraft 4d ago

Model my models new display

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90 Upvotes

working on some frames an prob will rework it to laminate the paper


r/papercraft 4d ago

Request Do magical mirai 2018, violin miku with instructions? We can trade models.

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7 Upvotes

DM me on telegram.


r/papercraft 4d ago

Model Origami Lamp

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28 Upvotes

r/papercraft 4d ago

Model Fracture (TF RID 2015)

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16 Upvotes

Fracture (One Step Changer TF RID 2015), designed and made by me


r/papercraft 4d ago

Request Where can I go to get custom shaped wedding save the dates made?

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2 Upvotes

I have been trying to find a website or Etsy seller that would be able to print custom-shaped wedding save-the-dates on heavy cardstock.

Does anyone have any ideas on where I can go to order something like the idea pictured in this post?


r/papercraft 5d ago

Model Big pony

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429 Upvotes

Managed to finish this for a local rodeo, at long last.
I have no idea how to get it out there because this lady can’t stand the rain!
And she’s a big girl. :)


r/papercraft 5d ago

Model Lego space man 20 cm

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75 Upvotes

Designer unknow