A Study in Paper #5: Sherlock & John: Redux

[ldhenson]

My original version of this nested silhouette was done with thinner paper. I've now gone back and re-cut it in cardstock.


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I cut John's hand a bit differently this time, toning down the sharp contrast and adding a slight curve. I think it gives a more cohesive look to the piece. The whole thing's the same size as the original, approx. 7" x 5" (not counting base).

I'm happy with the sturdier cardstock; while it still needs to be displayed with something solid behind it (like a bookshelf or wall) for support, that's all it needs to stand upright, a nice improvement over the original (which needed some careful, if discreet, propping).

I'm offering a few of these (cut to order) at my Etsy.

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X-posted to sherlockbbc (here), my dA, geekcrafts (here)

Comments

[random-nexus.livejournal.com]

I already asploded at you on the comm post, just replay that. Although I've thoughtfully put down a tarp first here, so no messy cleanup needed.

So very amazing, this.

[stardust-made.livejournal.com]

This is so original and it's breath-taking how recognizable the characters are- love the contrast and the fact that they are two people in the shape of one.

[primus-sile.livejournal.com]

Absolute masterpiece!

[(Anonymous)]

What? How? WOW!

[sheherazahde.livejournal.com]

I've been teaching myself how to make pop-ups and I just want to say that your work blows me away. You are fantastic!

[genagirl.livejournal.com]

Those would look so awesome in a shadow box with some London type paper behind it!

[atlinmerrick.livejournal.com]

You are WILDLY good at this. This is just perfect. PERFECT do you hear me! Wow.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_lyra_b/]

Simply stunning! I'll have to take a look at you Etsy account.
:)

[hardboiledbaby]

Wow, that's great! Awesome work, thanks for sharing!

[tehgiantsquidd.livejournal.com]

This is love so hard. <3

[remcontessa.livejournal.com]

fantatic **
I really, really love it

[daemonikk.livejournal.com]

This is astounding! I have no idea how to do this, but I would like to try.