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I've just recently discovered the wonderful world of shadow boxes, and I'm very interested in creating my own based off of video game screenshots. However I am not very creative so I wanted to ask you how I could do this to get the absolute best result. Here is an example of what I am trying to build (The very last one is my favorite): http://imgur.com/a/AkZj5 So far, I've picked out a screenshot. The questions I am facing are: 1) Is there something special about the frame, are they deeper than a regular frame like this: http://www.craigframes.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=1WB3BK 2) Is there a special kind of printing? I was looking at UPrinting and ordered their sample of card stock, but if its too thick it might make it difficult to cut out the sprites. 3) Should I use an exacto knife to cut as precise as I can? I'll have to print out the background and the foreground objects separately, should the foreground be thinner so they are easier to cut? 4) How can I secure the layers so they stick away from each other? Some form of a little plastic thing with glue? Thin nails? I'd be interested to hear how you creative folk would go about doing this for the best result or if you have any suggestions for improvements. (LEDs?) I know these questions are pretty basic but I have zero creative talent and I'm excited to try this.
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Feb 12, 2016 20:42
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http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Cut-Shadow-Box/?ALLSTEPS 1) make it, only you know how big it will be 2) no 3) yes to exacto, no to special treatment on layers 4) foam, folded card, wood, whatever you want. go to a hardware store.
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Feb 12, 2016 21:11
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Other papercutters get great results from scalpels. It seems counterproductive but periodically, you'll want to drop your knife onto your cutting mat. If it sticks up, then it's still sharp enough to use. If it falls over then you need a new blade. Always use a sharp blade because cuts suck, but cuts from dull blades suck the most. Buy blades in bulk because you'll get a better deal, and also buy a sharps disposal container so your garbage man doesn't die of tetanus. Most people try to lead the exacto blade away from themselves, like they're whittling, but you really want to cut towards yourself whenever you can, as that gives you more control and you're less likely to damage yourself or the paper. Rotate the paper rather than the knife. Finally if you want a shape on foam core you should get some M3 spray glue and mount the paper before cutting the entire shape out. Exactos are sharp enough to slice through foam core in one fell swoop, so paper stock should be fine. They can also go through balsa wood very well. Bonus points for investing in a magnetic cutting mat, so you can plunk a magnet down to hold things steady for you while you cut.
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Feb 12, 2016 23:22
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So I found the facebook page of the guys who made the original ones, and in one post they mentioned that they used 'cardboard paper' to give it depth, and he colored the sides with a marker. Here are some examples from different angles: https://www.facebook.com/photo/download/?fbid=763112507060067 https://www.facebook.com/photo/download/?fbid=763112503726734 So I'm trying to find out the name of this paper, cardboard paper just seems to be corrugated. Is there a special name for thick paper like this, or a special way to get it printed?
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Feb 18, 2016 02:39
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FateFree posted:So I found the facebook page of the guys who made the original ones, and in one post they mentioned that they used 'cardboard paper' to give it depth, and he colored the sides with a marker. Here are some examples from different angles: Go to a crafts store and look in their scrapbooking aisle. They've got extra-thick cardstock there. I know I've seen 2mm stuff. You can print on normal paper then adhere that to the cardstock, then cut.
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