Model making material tips for students - Part 1

Some of the things you need to get started;-

• Sketch Book

• Xacto Knife & Refill blades - Trick is to use sharp blades, always. This will give a nice sharp cut and you will less likely to get injured. Believe it or not, blunt blades are known to cause more injuries than the sharp once due to slipping.
  

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• Self Healing Cutting Mat

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• Non-slip metal ruler - Has a cork or foam stripe on the reverse side to stop slipping.

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• Mechanical Pencils - 0.3mm, 0.5mm, 0.7mm & 0.9mm

• T - Square

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• T Rulers - You can use this to prevent injuries when cutting Wood, Plexi and boards

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