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V-fold pop-up insert

V-fold pop-up insert 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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US Letter
Pages
4
Sheet
215.9 × 279.4 mm
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Pages in this PDF
  • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
  • Page 2 — 180 x 128 mm card
  • Page 3 — V-fold with joining wings
  • Page 4 — Assembly instructions

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V-fold pop-up insert / 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.

Inside this edition

Instruction pages
2
Orientation
Portrait

V-fold insert with 93 mm central depth and 106 mm maximum wing span.

From file to finished page

  1. Score both V arms and the center fold before cutting the outside contour.
  2. Align the insert center fold with the card hinge. Dry-close the card to locate the two joining wings.
  3. Glue one wing at a time while the card is closed, preventing the insert from shifting.
  4. Open gradually to 90 degrees. The paper should rise without inversion; reverse a fold rather than forcing it.
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.

Direct PDF files for every edition
  • V-fold pop-up insert / LETTER · 4 pages
    Page numbers and contents
    • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
    • Page 2 — 180 x 128 mm card
    • Page 3 — V-fold with joining wings
    • Page 4 — Assembly instructions
  • V-fold pop-up insert / A4 · 4 pages
    Page numbers and contents
    • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
    • Page 2 — 180 x 128 mm card
    • Page 3 — V-fold with joining wings
    • Page 4 — Assembly instructions
  • V-Fold Platform pop-up mechanism project / LETTER · 5 pages
    Page numbers and contents
    • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
    • Page 2 — 180 x 128 mm card
    • Page 3 — V-fold with joining wings
    • Page 4 — 62 x 44 mm display platform
    • Page 5 — Assembly instructions
  • V-Fold Platform pop-up mechanism project / A4 · 5 pages
    Page numbers and contents
    • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
    • Page 2 — 180 x 128 mm card
    • Page 3 — V-fold with joining wings
    • Page 4 — 62 x 44 mm display platform
    • Page 5 — Assembly instructions

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