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How to make a cardboard cutout stand up is one of the 11 steps in this guide.

I run a small library that doesn't have a lot of money, so I have to get creative with decorations.I decided to make my own standups as a way to advertise at the library.

You can either take it or find it online.The higher the resolution of the photo, the better it will look when enlarged.If the image has a background that you don't like, use a photo editing software to clean it up.I used one of my cats.

Determine what size you want your project to be.The site does a good job of converting the size of the object to it's actual size.

Then set the output height.The height gives the best results.The number is small.You can use the site from Step 2 to figure out how tall you want to be.You need to check the settings for your printer.

We are going to print our enlarged photo.Many businesses, both online and brick and mortar, have the ability to print large images on a large sheet of paper.We will have to print our photos on multiple sheets of paper because we don't have that ability.

On the page setup screen, set your margins to 0.It will default to the smallest number possible.Under scaling, you can adjust to 100% normal size.It will show you the number of pages the picture will print.

I didn't take pictures with my cat picture.I made a Batman standup for our summer reading program.

I used a ruler and a cutter to trim the pages, but any straight edge and blade should work.You should use a cutting mat to protect the surface you are cutting on.

The papers need to be mounted onto a board.I used a foam core board.It is easy to find and inexpensive.It is possible to use cardboard, but it is not as stiff as it could be for larger projects.

The pieces of paper should be laid out on the foam core.If you plan how many pieces of foam core you need, you can see what layout will work best.

Attach the pieces together with duct tape before you glue the paper to them.

The foam core should be sprayed with a spray.I have found that 3M Multipurpose spray is the best.Lay the papers one row at a time after spraying the glue.You have the ability to adjust the papers for a short period of time because most spray adhesives are tacky.

Continue laying down the papers until all the pieces of the paper are glue down.

We need to seal the seams after all the papers are glue down.If you want to cover all the seams, use a foam brush.I used a type that was only for paper.

Put a stand on the character is the final part of the process.You can ignore this last step if you just want something to attach to a wall or bookcase.

Cut a piece of cardboard or foam core board that is about 34 the height of your standup character.

The angle on the bottom is about 5 degrees.The standup will lean slightly backwards.Cut a sharper angle if you want it to lean more.

Attach one strip to the edge of the stand piece and the other strip in the middle of it.The bottom of the standup is where you want the Velcro to be.

Hello.The foam board is easy to find.I've just looked in AC Moore and searched online, and all of the foam board they have is too small or tri-fold.I want a piece about 32 x 48.Where did you find your foam board?

2 years ago.

I think I used 20x30I bought mine from the store.If you look at the foam core step, you can see that I duct taped two pieces together.I think the Batman took four sheets.

2 years ago.

Thanks!Thank you for responding so quickly.There is a Hobby Lobby near us.I can see the tape.It should work.I'm excited.My daughter is having a birthday.I am following the instructions and it will come out great.That's right.

5 years ago.

How to make a cardboard cutout stand up is one of the 11 steps in this guide.

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