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Old 03-30-2022, 01:08 PM
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How about this method: evenly distribute rubber bands on a round hard cylinder of choice. Moisturise piece of paper and place it on top of those rubber bands and then apply on top of the paper an other set of bands placed between the rubber bands under the paper. Then let the assembly dry thoroughly and voila!

Maybe thin rubber o-rings would be easier to work with and give more desired look but that's up to you. This is 'the old school paper-mache inspired' method I came up with.

Tappi
This is quite an imaginative solution to a non-trivial problem I like it a lot!

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Old 03-30-2022, 01:48 PM
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Moistening the paper is always the method to make complex (i.e. double curvature) shapes. The moisture (water) should be applied with care, I use a finger dipped in a jar of water and strike one side of the area to be shaped, in general the unprinted side. With thicker paper, I dip a second time and moisten again. Not more than that. Then emboss very softly in ever increasing strokes, till you've got the right shape. When the paper gets too dry, dip your finger in the jar again.

It takes some time, but it gives good results.
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