San Francisco: Build and Color Your Paper Model

Archipaper is a 3D paper model kit to assemble and color. Destinations, each one cooler than the last, for archicurious children. This creative and manual activity (DIY) allows them to: learn while having fun, to develop their intelligence, their attention to detail, and their creativity, and to discover volume and geometry in space.

These activities are not simple 'disposable' coloring pages after use. The first step is the coloring; we start the activity with the creative part. Without scissors or glue, the models are entirely pre-cut for simplified assembly, so no failure of the child. Then comes the assembly step and the magic of seeing the volume appear. Finally, the game step with your own characters (such as Playmobil), and all the stories to invent on this world tour in paper.

In order to succeed in coloring, it is advisable to pre-assemble (without gluing it) the model in order to see the final volume. Little tip: the flat areas of color were made with paint markers (Pintor Pilot or Posca).

The assembly is done by a system of notches and self-adhesive pads provided in the pack. However, in order to reinforce the whole and keep the model as long as possible, it is advisable to add small gel glue dots on strategic places.