120–160 gsm (grams per square meter) cardstock. Standard printer paper is too flimsy for a 5-inch 3D model.
The final tab is usually located at the bottom of a foot or the base of the tail. Use a toothpick to apply the final bit of glue. 3. Professional Finish Tips Shiny (5) mp4
Start with the face. Align the tabs for the eyes and ears first. This creates the "anchor" for the rest of the body. 120–160 gsm (grams per square meter) cardstock
Carefully cut out the pieces along the solid black lines. For Mew, the tail is the most delicate part; leave it for last. Use a toothpick to apply the final bit of glue
For a 5-inch model, you can stuff the body with a few cotton balls to give it weight and prevent it from being crushed.
You will need the .pdo (Pepakura) or .pdf file. A popular source for high-quality Pokémon templates is the PaperPika collection or community groups like the Pepakura Cosplay Facebook Group .