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Published: 2017-01-08 12:42:03 +0000 UTC; Views: 2229; Favourites: 87; Downloads: 39
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My very first shadow box!I've learned sooo much from this one - and yes I've made a lot of mistakes
I started this one before I had my shadow box. I knew the measurements of the box and I made calculations and everything should fit perfectly! But... I thought the depth of the shadow box equaled the space I had to work with - it didn't. The measurements where made from the outside of the box so all of a sudden there wasn't room for the back to go on
There was suppose to be a light inside the shadow box but there wasn't enough space anymore. So this one isn't going to have it's own light but it'll stand in the windowsill and get natural light. Oh well - the next one will have it's own light INSIDE the box!
There is a small pond that one of the wolves is drinking from. I've actually made it so there should be a reflection of the wolf in the water. I found out that I had made too many layers and there isn't enough light that can get through so you can actually see the reflection. That's too bad - but now I know how to fix that!
My photography skills aren't the best so I hope you can see it
Materials:
- Paper
- Foam board
- Glue
- Shadow box
Measurements:
- 25 cm x 25 cm x 4,5 cm
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Comments: 39
Thank you so much!
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This looks amazing 
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Thank you so much!
It really is - I'm still very new in learning about paper in general so if you have some knowledge, tips and tricks feel free to write me a note
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Sorry for the late reply. Ive got some time problems at the moment
On really important thing on working with paper is that you look after the "machine direction". Paper has one and when you put some papers together they need do have the same. Otherwise they will get out of shape after some time. You can the the fiber on some papers, but not on the most ones. You can check it with bending it in a light bit. In one direction it will be easier without folding/ crippling it. In the other on you will feel a small resistance. I hope that was understandable
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Thank you so so much for the tip! I didn't know this!
I did understand and just tried it with a piece of paper - I'll start keeping this in mind!
Does it matter which way you fold the paper? (Folding over the machine direction or beneath it?) Or is it just important that all the paper is folded in the same direction? I hope that makes sense too
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Hey, I´m happy if I can help you.
It matters when you use very thick paper or work very small. With these its harder to make clear foldings when you dont fold it in the right direction . But its more important, when you clue something together or work in a very moist area. Because the the paper would "work" against each other.
When you just folding it and put it together its not so fatal if you had forgotten it. ^^
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That's all the things I'm doing right now actually! Working with semi thick paper, small and glueing together.
But which direction is the right direction? Folding over the "machine direction" - so working with the papers natural bend. Or folding beneath the "machine direction"? I'm sure you're going to say the one with the natural bend - but I just want to make sure
Thank you so much once again!
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go with it and everything is fine
Are you working with a bone folder?
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Thank you so much once again!
No, I'm just using my hands
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no prob^^
When you use one of thes you can make clear foldings even against the natural bend 
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I'll look into it!
It's great when you find things that just work for you!
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amazing job!
I'm sure your next one is going to spectacular!
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Thank you!
I really hope so - I'm glad you have faith in me
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Ohhh yes !!! I love the result with the light ! And yes, we can guess the reflection of the wolf, great idea ! ^^
Good job, best of luck for the next steps !
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Yay! So happy you like it
That's good - onwards to the next one!
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Yay you finished it! 
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Thank you!
I'm so happy you like them
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Well done!
I'm curious, do you plan on covering the shadow boxes with glass to protect the paper?
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Thank you!
There is already glass covering the frame of the shadow box - I'm glad you can't see any reflections in the photo
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Brilliant! Thanks!
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It looks absolutely magical!
How thick is the paper, to create such small detailed cuts?
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Just the vibe I was going for!
This paper is 158g - I haven't tried anything else though. My thought was it had to be a little thick to stand upright, even though I've cut in it, but still thin enough so the light can shine through Maybe it could be thinner? I'm not sure
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Aw I love it! Great sense of depth, and all using just white paper o u o
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Glad you do! Hope it will be even better once I make another one with light inside the shadow box
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Ooh, that should be interesting o 3 o I love artwork that use shadows and light in their work
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Fabulous art and so different. I love that you have shown examples with different lighting too.
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So glad you like it!
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Thank you!
I love getting sucked into whatever I'm creating and just keep going!
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me too, although it sometimes annoys me when I have started a complicated Project... then I just want to get it done and then the mistakes start and I am unhappy with the results... so at the Moment I do rather short Projects
(and also I have a Trauma from cutting complicaed and beautiful things from kindergarten
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Better to create some simple works and be happy with them instead of trying too much at the same time and get disappointed. Once you've build up some good creative energy you can go try the more complicated things (in my opinion)
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that is true!
(Hence the fast and cute pic from today 
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