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A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the "Eiffel To

A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the Eiffel Tower using chopsticks and bamboo skewers

This "Eiffel Tower Model" is a very big project. It took the author 2 months to DIY it, but after it is produced, it can be seen that this is a very exquisite model art. Friends who are patient can give it a try, I believe it can be done.
Use chopsticks and bamboo skewers to DIYHandmade model of the Eiffel Tower.
Author: laoshupi1213
The author likes the Eiffel Tower and has always wanted to find related tutorials; however, due to its complexity, I could not find a suitable tutorial, so I decided to make it myself by looking at the pictures.

A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the Eiffel Tower using chopsticks and bamboo skewers

First place the bamboo sticks to see if the ratio of thickness to thickness is appropriate.

A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the Eiffel Tower using chopsticks and bamboo skewers

As shown in the picture above, the idea of ????making the Eiffel Tower model is to start from the base and work upward.
Use 2 main rods on the base The distance between the beams is used as a reference, and the number is 1. The proportions of the other main parts are roughly calculated. It is not very precise, it is a rough calculation. You can do the calculations yourself.

A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the Eiffel Tower using chopsticks and bamboo skewers

Use wooden chopsticks to make the base, cut into 4 pieces about 7cm long. Cut at a 45 degree angle and glue it together to create a square frame!

A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the Eiffel Tower using chopsticks and bamboo skewers

A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the Eiffel Tower using chopsticks and bamboo skewers

A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the Eiffel Tower using chopsticks and bamboo skewers

A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the Eiffel Tower using chopsticks and bamboo skewers

Cut the chopsticks to size and put them into the frame with glue.

A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the Eiffel Tower using chopsticks and bamboo skewers

Make the first layer of the base, make the second layer on the foundation, and wrap the edges.

A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the Eiffel Tower using chopsticks and bamboo skewers

A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the Eiffel Tower using chopsticks and bamboo skewers

Wrap it with a layer of thinner bamboo skewers to make it appear layered.

A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the Eiffel Tower using chopsticks and bamboo skewers

I made four of them as usual.

A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the Eiffel Tower using chopsticks and bamboo skewers

Start To make the base beam frame, choose 4 thick bamboo sticks. The proportion I calculated is about 15 centimeters in length each, and cut a 60-degree bevel at one end of each stick.

A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the Eiffel Tower using chopsticks and bamboo skewers

A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the Eiffel Tower using chopsticks and bamboo skewers

A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the Eiffel Tower using chopsticks and bamboo skewers

A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the Eiffel Tower using chopsticks and bamboo skewers

A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the Eiffel Tower using chopsticks and bamboo skewers

For this angle, you need to find a card and make a mold according to the angle of the drawing. Aim for the same angle for each root.

A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the Eiffel Tower using chopsticks and bamboo skewers

The four main beams are glued

A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the Eiffel Tower using chopsticks and bamboo skewers

Reinforce it below and use a thinner bamboo skewer to cut angles at both ends.

A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the Eiffel Tower using chopsticks and bamboo skewers

The final effect.

A super-detailed illustrated step-by-step tutorial on making a pure DIY model of the Eiffel Tower using chopsticks and bamboo skewers