I wrote up an instructable on how to use watercolor on wood while demonstrating how I paint my art toys. Check it out here. If you’re more interested in the art toys, you can see more of them here.
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Awesome,
Thank you very much for sharing this.
What?! Your DIY Designer Toys article on Instructables is fan-freakin’-tastic (and the toys are super groovy too)! Thank you!
I love this in too many ways to describe!
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It was my pleasure. I’m an art teacher on summer break just waiting for my Glowforge so I can play.
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Thanks so much! I’m hoping to sell them one day, but the ones in the Instructable cost me almost $100 to produce through Ponoko, so the sales price would likely be prohibitively expensive for the customer at that rate.
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LOVE these designs!
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I see you have a 3D printer. You may be interested in my 3D printed art toys too. That instructable includes my print file.
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You won’t believe how quickly you can produce your art with a Glowforge. I am amazed at what I can make in a matter of minutes.
It appears to me like all your art was “cut” and “scored” and not engraved. I’ve cut out objects in well under a minute. Engraving can take longer (depending on the detail). The grampadrew signs I cut and scored only took 3 about minutes each.
I can’t wait to see what you create once you have a Glowforge at your fingertips. Please share!
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Your art toys are super fun! Thanks for sharing the article and the file! I love the shapes, colors, and details.
I tried a Tiko 3D printer, it didn’t work out too well for me. I couldn’t get it to print as well as some others. I’m saving my pennies for a different 3D printer. Your art is making me want to save more so I can get one sooner.
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Yes they’re completely vector designs. The vector lines help keep the watercolor inside the lines.
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haha these are delightful! thanks for the smile.
Awwwww, super cute! Thanks for the instructions!
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So cool! Thanks for sharing these - it’s going to be amazing to see what you can do with your Glowforge.
I like em! Reminds me of The Fib.
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These are adorable!
Super Instructable! One of the best things about this forum is seeing all the great creativity and talent that this group posesses. Thank you for sharing.
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