This will allow you to print directly from pepakura to a vector based format. I'm sure other pdf printers will also be acceptable. Pepakura, the demo program will suffice but a full version will allow you to save your work in progress.Ī vector editing package, I'm using Inkscape, Cute PDF, or a similar pdf printer and access to a laser cutter.ĭownload and install cute PDF. This instructable shows how to convert pepakura plans into a set of files that can be passed through to a laser cutter so you don't have to spend hours cutting and scoring. What if there was a way to combine the power of Pepakura with the power of a laser cutter? The only downside is that you get a large set of 2D plans that need to be cut out and scored before assembly.
These can be printed out with a standard printer and assembled back into a 3D model. Pepakura is an amazing program that unwraps 3D models and turns them into flat 2D nets, with the appropriate fold signs and flaps.