Project Notes
Use these notes to make the printable actually work in real life, not just look good in a search result.
1 
Preview the shape and mark fold zones before committing to the final printable.
Start with a simple outline, print at 100% scale, and keep the design inside the safe page margins.
2 
Color large panels first and leave tiny buttons until after the main body is taped.
Color while the paper is still flat. Large marker areas are easier to smooth before tape is added.
3 
Reinforce corners with short tape strips because boxy squishies take more seam stress.
Cover both sides with overlapping strips of clear tape so the paper resists tearing and smudging.
4 
Stuff lightly and seal the back panel last so the front keeps a clean arcade shape.
Use small pieces of tissue, clean grocery bag, or soft scrap paper. Too much stuffing makes seams pop.
