# DIY Papercraft Instruments The PePaKuRa Papercraft Instruments Stun With Realism By Jason Soy | Published 2011-05-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepakura-papercraft-instruments References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/paper-musical-instruments/100875/) & [hxon.net](http://www.hxon.net/pepakura/eng/index.html) If you’re no chump when it comes to your papercrafting, then you need to pick up one of these PePaKuRa papercraft instruments. Designed to be super easy to assemble, the PePaKuRa papercraft instruments come with all the pieces you’ll need to recreate your favorite instruments in micro-size. Among the many instruments you can purchase are a [Fender](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loog-x-hello-kitty) [Telecaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electroacoustic-guitar), a Gibson [Les Paul](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallscale-electric-guitars), a standard acoustic guitar, violins, cellos, harps, and even a grand piano. What’s truly remarkable about these DIY papercraft kits is the attention to detail. Literally no piece of the instrument is overlooked, which means you may want to hold off on making the grand piano until you’re ready to tackle the dozens of keys and strings involved. All PePaKuRa papercraft instruments come in a white finish and retail between $46 and $67. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Micro-sized Papercraft Instruments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create accessible and affordable collectibles for music enthusiasts and papercraft hobbyists. - **Attention to Detail in Papercrafting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced papercrafting techniques and materials to enhance intricate designs and realism. - **DIY Papercraft Kits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide customizable and educational experiences for individuals interested in hands-on crafts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine technology and paper engineering to offer unique and interactive collectible instruments. - **Art and Craft Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new materials and tools tailored for papercrafting and expanding creative possibilities. - **Educational Toys and Kits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop DIY papercraft kits to foster creativity and learning among children and adults. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Guitar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1.md) - [Low-Cost Electric Harp Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harp-e.md) - [Playful Music Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loog-x-hello-kitty.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Sustainable Hand-Crafted Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-synth.md) - [Packable Electroacoustic Travel Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-guitar.md) - [Guitar-Shaped Cutting Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikken-cutlery.md) - [Skeletal 3D-Printed Violins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karen-ultralight-electric-violin.md) - [DIY Wooden Pinball Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-wooden-puzzle.md)