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bryanetch — Facebook Project: Chris R. Micro Etch-a-Sketch
Published: 2012-07-24 06:20:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 1907; Favourites: 23; Downloads: 22
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This is the first time I've ever tried doing a profile sketch on a key-chain sized etch. It was quite difficult to say the least..Related content
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Wow, It's insane how you have such control and skill you have 
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First of all how many etch a sketches do you have because I only have one and they are pretty rare to find where I live. So every time I make a master piece I have to erase it but, it's fine for me because the next etch art always gets better and better. Btw please take a look at my etch a sketch art work and see what you think. Ps how long have you've been etch a sketching, is it your prodigy?
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I have a lot of etches, probably 10-15 full sized ones and 30+ pocket ones. The collection has grown over the past 2-3 years. Once I have a picture I'm happy with, I never erase it. I actually empty all the sand out of a lot of mine.
I've probably been sketching regularly for almost 3 years now. I didn't realize it was such a rare talent until a few years ago, but I've been working hard at it ever since. There's not too many of us, compared to painters,illustrators, sculptors, etc. That's a huge advantage for us. Most people have never seen art like this, or even think it's possible. There's something really special about the toy that shocks people when they see good art upon. That tells me it should be explored. Keep at it!
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Btw how do you empty the sand?
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It requires drilling holes into the back of the etch a sketch before you draw the pictures. I cover the holes with tape and then when the picture is done, I take the tape off and sift out all the dust. It's very messy, gotta wear gloves.
Nice work on the new etches, keep it up!
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that's skills, man. Those knobs are such a pain to turn!
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Ha, thanks! Kinda showing off a bit with the old micro etch 
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I have a few myself. I haven't given them much of a chance.
I notice on facebook you've done one of your facebook etches on that new in-between size. What's your verdict?
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Still works, it's just disappointing that they're shrinking. I hope the good size is still available, might need to stock up if it's not too late already.
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Over the years my appreciation for Ohio Art has dwindled, as my attempts of getting ahold of their company have been fruitless.
If they phase out the pocket etch I'll be really sad. I have a small stockpile of them, but it won't last forever if I keep preserving them.
If the slightly smaller ones were any cheaper, perhaps that would make a difference for me. But from the places I've seen them sold, they were listed at the same price as the pocket etch.
A few years ago Ohio Art made the decision to slightly downsize the large etch, but I thought that was a good move. They moved their production from Ohio to China, and i noticed that the overall quality of the large etches greatly improved. I'd say about half my large etches don't work well that were made before they switched production over to China. But with the pocket etches--I'd say at least 80-90% of mine have excellent mechanics. I guess Ohio Art is just cutting corners (literally) to make a few more pennies out of their product.
I just checked on their website--looks like they're still only selling pocket etches. But knowing them they just haven't gotten around to updating stock and all that. This wouldn't be the first time their website needed updates.
I did find this though:
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last time I noticed classic blue etch a sketches was in the 70s. I want one, but can't really reason for spending $20 on one when I am pretty broke.
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