Brooch Experiment 2

Experiment continues. I am finding out how much work is involved in turning these prints into brooches. It'd help if I used metal for the backing. But the whole point of this is to use scrap paper. After many failed attempts at cutting out small pieces to fit the back and gluing them together, I think I've figured out a way to successfully do it. It's still time consuming, but using paper makes these brooches super light. Thus it won't sag on your clothing and eventually rip it.

I'm making a few different sizes and different number of sheets of paper backing for each of them. I've noticed that the Mod Podge sits a bit funny on larger ones. And depending on the size of the brooch, the thickness will have to vary too.

And so the experiment goes on.

Brooch Experiment

We are still conducting an experiment. I am hoping to use my illustrations to make paper brooches. To do that, I have been trying many different types of varnishes. I have even been using nail polish as the base coat so the ink wouldn't bleed. And for that extra oomph and dimension, I've been using Mod Podge Dimensional Magic. It seems to work fine, but it's time consuming.

We are also using scraps of cardstock and paper for that thick backing. No paper goes to waste! Currently we're looking into making our own paper so we can literally use every piece of paper we encounter. Paper... Paper. PAPER!!!

Anyway, here are new brooch designs. Except for that white cat face. That one's old. We are hoping to donate a percentage of our profit by selling these to wildlife conservation organisations.

Snow Leopard Sketches

Snow Leopards are my favourite animal. They are beautiful and mysterious - like myself. And now that I've finally finished most of the projects I had been putting off for a few years, it is time to do snow leopard.

We have also been talking about creating paper crafts of endangered animals to support wildlife conservation groups.

Delorean Finished

The Delorean is complete. I know I say this after every project, but I really enjoyed working on it. It was fun trying to figure out how to make it interactive, and figuring out how many layers I would need.

 It turned out pretty good. I personally like the idea of having a wall art that you can play with. And because of that, this particular piece doesn't come with glass for the frame.

The dimensions of the frame are 13.25" x 5.25", and the Delorean measures 9" x 2.5". The negative space of this frame works well for the design of the car. We tried a narrower frame, and it looked a little too tight for the artwork. The handle on the door is popped up, so you can use it to pull the door open.

It's available at our Etsy store here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/179777587/back-to-the-future-inspired-delorean

Japanese Snow Monkey

This is Dan's. The Japanese Snow Monkey / Macaque. We've been experimenting with different ways to display our paper crafts. To see what merchandise we can end up with. And ultimately, what sells.

30% Sale!

Currently we have a 30% sale going on at our Etsy store, which ends on Feb 18th. Come and use the code before it expires!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChuckleTree

Duckling Prints - Double-Decker Bus and Tardis

Here are some new monotone prints. I am very picky about the frames I use for our artworks, so we ended up buying a couple of nice brown wood frames. And sanded them before putting 3 coats of white paint on them.

 I don't know why I am so fascinated by machines. But I love drawing them. The text "Jolly Good" came from me and my husband using the most cliche British slangs whenever we try to talk in the worst British accents.

I don't know why the ducklings are trying to climb the Tardis. These are fictional characters. They can do whatever they want.

They are also for sale. Get your own Double-Decker Bus Print, and the Doctor Who Tardis Print today!

Price for Delorean

So, this is my very first paper cut-out Delorean. I've been wanting to work on this for so long! And I finally got some time to do it. Woo!

If you are a true Back To The Future fan like myself, I don't need to explain anything to you. Hell, I don't even think you need to be a fan to know what this is about. The door on the Delorean opens to reveal Einstein wearing a stop watch. You can see the side view of the famous Flux Capacitor behind Einstein.

The problem with this kind of 12" x 4" black frame is that it's hard to find. And when you do, it is not cheap. Which will add to the cost of this artwork. We haven't posted this on Etsy yet, but if anyone has an idea on how to price this, let us know!