Create a list of words that describe your personality traits Ask a friend for ideas
Visual Designs Choose 2 traits that seem to be opposite of each other and draw shapes that match the mood or vibe of those traits Take those shapes and draw a design that combines them (change sizes to create variety) Think about how to get the person to look at the whole thing What is the direction of the shapes? Use variety to create interest and avoid boredom Thicker chipboard pieces are used for the base, Thinner piece are for creating the sculptural pieces.
Tools T-Square X-Acto Knife Cutting Mat Hot Glue
Final Design
Begin by cutting your shapes. This helps you be able to arrange them, change your original ideas, and play with placement before you permanently glue pieces together.
Cut a variety of sizes of shapes from tiny to large
Score (cut into but not through the chipboard) areas to create clean bends with out gluing 2 shapes together
Attachment technique- Plan ahead for ways to attach pieces together beyond gluing them. The chart below has different ways to connect cardboard pieces. For example, leave the edge of the chipboard slightly longer so that tabs can be cut out and bent. The bent tab is glued to the 2nd surface creating a stronger bond.