If You've Ever Believed That Papercraft Couldn't Look Amazing, These Decorative Works Of Art Will Change Your Mind For Good
The unveiling of this art series is nothing short of unique and breathtaking—it has an interesting twist that will make you question your entire perception of papercraft.
Paper can do a lot more than sit flat on a page, and this gallery proves it fast. From layered details to delicate textures, these papercraft pieces turn simple materials into something surprisingly striking.
The artist behind the work, Yutann, uses decorative paper along with markers, colored ink, colored pencils, lace ribbon, and other materials to build intricate designs that feel almost too detailed to be handmade. Her DeviantArt page shows just how far papercraft can go when patience and creativity meet.
These pieces are a strong reminder that papercraft is far from ordinary. The only question now is which one stands out first.
1. Wangxian Remix
A papercraft commission of Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji from MDZS/The Untamed, both with their respective instruments!
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A papercraft commission of a character named Noemi, who is an aasimar divination wizard.
Yutaan3. No Bones About It
A papercraft commission of a skeleton-themed original character.
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4. Steely Sweethearts
A papercraft commission of cute battle wives Noks and Faelynn!
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5. Summertime Ceremony
A wedding papercraft commission of a newlywed couple.
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The details keep getting more impressive with every piece.
6. We Have Both Saved Each Other Once
A papercraft commission of Jiang Cheng and Wen Qing from The Untamed!
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7. Tsk, Tsk, Tsk
A papercraft of Miles Edgeworth from Ace Attorney Investigations.
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8. Nanami
A papercraft commission of Nanami from Jujutsu Kaisen!
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9. The Three Of Us, Staying Together (Yunmeng Siblings)
A papercraft commission of Wei Wuxian, Jiang Yanli, and Jiang Cheng! They’ve got soup! They’ve got lotuses! They’ve got coordinated outfits! And, most importantly, they’ve got each other!!!
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Yutann clearly knows how to make paper feel full of personality.
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10. Fine and Closely-Woven
A papercraft commission of Lan Xichen and Jin Guangyao!
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11. To Stand Beside You
A papercraft commission of Elnor and Hugh from Star Trek: Picard!
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12. A Broadsword and A Bloody Legacy
A papercraft commission of a character named Robena, featured in Vampire: The Masquerade.
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13. A Smile Like the Sun
A papercraft of Wei Wuxian to accompany Lan Wangji.
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It is hard not to stop and stare at the craftsmanship here.
14. Unfettered
A papercraft commission of Wen Ning!
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15. Peekaboo
A papercraft of Jiang Cheng and Jin Ling! Jiujiu's robes apparently make a good tent.
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There are many amazing artisans out there, but Yutann's designs are definitely worth mentioning, as they will make you appreciate the beauty of papercraft design. Her paper models are incredible, both in their detail and in the effort that goes into selecting the right color combinations.
Which one of these models is your favorite? And have you ever tried papercraft before? Let us know in the comments.
Paper art does not get much more eye-catching than this.
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