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Concertina Scene pop-up mechanism project

Concertina Scene pop-up mechanism project developed as a measured original paper study. The packet provides the actual parts, joining or shaping marks, drawing dimensions and an assembly sequence. Print at actual size and dry-fit the parts before gluing.

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Pages
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215.9 × 279.4 mm
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Pages in this PDF
  • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
  • Page 2 — 180 x 128 mm card base
  • Page 3 — Assembly instructions

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Concertina Scene pop-up mechanism project / LETTER

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Letter and A4 preserve the component dimensions. Choose the sheet you will print, not a different object size.

Materials and construction

Plain 100 to 140 gsm paper for a first dimensional trial; approximately 160 to 220 gsm card only after confirming the folds. Use a ruler, suitable scissors, a blunt scoring tool and a small amount of paper adhesive. An adult should handle internal cuts, holes and small fasteners.

Before making a batch

Measure the 50 mm reference and two named component dimensions.

Make a complete empty trial and document fold direction, joining order, collision, stability and any fragile features.

Repeat the trial using your chosen paper. Check that every join holds and each moving part works freely before decorating.

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Instruction pages
2
Orientation
Portrait

Four 45 x 128 mm accordion panels.

From file to finished page

  1. Cut the base, score its three hinges at 45 mm intervals and alternate mountain and valley folds.
  2. Add lightweight decorations within individual faces, keeping every hinge clear. No separate pocket blanks are supplied in this accordion.
  3. Close the empty album first, then add one thin insert or decoration at a time and check that it still folds freely.
Printing and use notes

Drawing dimensions describe flat paper surfaces, not verified internal capacity, load strength, fit or material compatibility.

No mailing, food-contact, archival, toy-safety, protective-wear or cutting-machine certification is supplied.

Make a plain-paper trial first; paper thickness and fold accuracy can change the fit.

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