: Identify the folding lines—typically dashed or dotted. "Score" these lines lightly with a bone folder or a dried-out ballpoint pen to make folding easier and more accurate.

To "put together" a paper model after downloading a template, you can follow this general 5-step method commonly used in high-quality 3D origami and low-poly papercrafting:

: Use a small amount of glue on the tabs. It is better to apply less glue than more, as it only sticks effectively once it begins to dry.