My first attempt at a 3D card
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My first attempt at a 3D card
It only has 4 layers, but here it is.
http://www.apathyhouse.com/random/charm1.jpg
http://www.apathyhouse.com/random/charm2.jpg
http://www.apathyhouse.com/random/charm3.jpg
http://www.apathyhouse.com/random/charm1.jpg
http://www.apathyhouse.com/random/charm2.jpg
http://www.apathyhouse.com/random/charm3.jpg
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Re: My first attempt at a 3D card
Pretty good job for a trial run. There are more layers you can easily do for a 3-D card. A raised or lowered text box. Also the background surrounding the charm iteself could actually be multi-layered more.
If you look at the original pic of a Chaos Charm:
http://www.findmagiccards.com/Cards/MR/Chaos_Charm.html
I'd question the choices you made regarding the surrounding yellow strands. If you look closely, the yellow strands surrounding the card are acutally are a little overlaid on top of the charm itself near the bottom of the card. So instead of the charm being the top most layer, it should actually be recessed near the bottom, but the top lower then the charm itself as the charm appears to jut out near the top. This type of card could have had the strands angled for the 3-D effect. So what I would have done is that the very bottom layer would have the top corner haziness of the background strands showing all the way through. The layer on top of that would only have the charm in the picture box. The next layer would also only have the charm. The last picture layer would have all the foremost strands in it, then angled the strands so that the top portion would be secured to the bottom, 2 layers down gving the angled affect with the top most layer passing by the charm layer near the iris. Due to the amount of strand detail I think you also may have gotten away with a double angle layer showing varying depths in the yellow foremost strands, but still supplying the angled affect.
I tnink you honestly chose a first tough choice to make a 3-D card from.
I'd be interested to hear what you used in the manufacturing of the card and the overall process it took to complete.
If you look at the original pic of a Chaos Charm:
http://www.findmagiccards.com/Cards/MR/Chaos_Charm.html
I'd question the choices you made regarding the surrounding yellow strands. If you look closely, the yellow strands surrounding the card are acutally are a little overlaid on top of the charm itself near the bottom of the card. So instead of the charm being the top most layer, it should actually be recessed near the bottom, but the top lower then the charm itself as the charm appears to jut out near the top. This type of card could have had the strands angled for the 3-D effect. So what I would have done is that the very bottom layer would have the top corner haziness of the background strands showing all the way through. The layer on top of that would only have the charm in the picture box. The next layer would also only have the charm. The last picture layer would have all the foremost strands in it, then angled the strands so that the top portion would be secured to the bottom, 2 layers down gving the angled affect with the top most layer passing by the charm layer near the iris. Due to the amount of strand detail I think you also may have gotten away with a double angle layer showing varying depths in the yellow foremost strands, but still supplying the angled affect.
I tnink you honestly chose a first tough choice to make a 3-D card from.
I'd be interested to hear what you used in the manufacturing of the card and the overall process it took to complete.
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Re: My first attempt at a 3D card
Thanks for the input. You're right about hte strand business, but angles would have been difficult for a first run. I chose a difficult card on purpose, just to see where my ability was at.
It took the better half of an afternoon to complete. The only thing I used was an exacto knife and a cutting board. I stuck the card together using regular elmer's glue, but for a more serious piece I'd use something better. Probably a spray adhesive. I plan on doing several more commons for practice. Hopefully I'll get better.
It took the better half of an afternoon to complete. The only thing I used was an exacto knife and a cutting board. I stuck the card together using regular elmer's glue, but for a more serious piece I'd use something better. Probably a spray adhesive. I plan on doing several more commons for practice. Hopefully I'll get better.
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Re: My first attempt at a 3D card
I think you did a fine job for a first attempt. I'd recommend using more cards to create depth and a bigger wow factor. ;D
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Re: My first attempt at a 3D card
Don't some of the other 3D card makers use black spacers a couple mm thick to add more depth? I would think that spacers would help add depth to the card without needing the extra time for all of the cutting.I think you did a fine job for a first attempt. I'd recommend using more cards to create depth and a bigger wow factor. ;D
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Re: My first attempt at a 3D card
I do have spacers between each later. My spacers are just a card with the art cut out. I don't know what other people used.
Don't some of the other 3D card makers use black spacers a couple mm thick to add more depth?
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Re: My first attempt at a 3D card
Here's the thread with mintcollector's Dakmor Sorceress:
I do have spacers between each later. My spacers are just a card with the art cut out. I don't know what other people used.
http://www.magiclibrary.net/cgi-bin/yab ... ;start=0#0
The spacers used here are much thicker and look sharp.
I do like your effort on the Chaos Charm and think that it's great for a first card. :)
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Re: My first attempt at a 3D card
The spacing material used is simple matting material you can find at any craft store selling framing/matting supplies. You can get white, black, or whatever color you can get your hands on. On my card, I opted to get a red ochre color to match the Dakmor background.
Now you may ask, why matting material versus just using a card? Well it is stronger and more durable than cards will be. If you use regular cards, you are subject to the damage a regular card can take. Proper quality matting material will be more durable than a M:TG card used as a spacer and will add damage free life to the 3-D card.
Now you may ask, why matting material versus just using a card? Well it is stronger and more durable than cards will be. If you use regular cards, you are subject to the damage a regular card can take. Proper quality matting material will be more durable than a M:TG card used as a spacer and will add damage free life to the 3-D card.
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Re: My first attempt at a 3D card
Hey guys,
I am intrerrested in having a 3-D card made for me. I am not that artistic but I love these cards. If anyone is willing to make me one PM me with a price. Great job in the charm, looks awesome. Thanks.
Buster
I am intrerrested in having a 3-D card made for me. I am not that artistic but I love these cards. If anyone is willing to make me one PM me with a price. Great job in the charm, looks awesome. Thanks.
Buster
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Re: My first attempt at a 3D card
The spacing material used is simple matting material you can find at any craft store selling framing/matting supplies. You can get white, black, or whatever color you can get your hands on. On my card, I opted to get a red ochre color to match the Dakmor background.
Now you may ask, why matting material versus just using a card? Well it is stronger and more durable than cards will be. If you use regular cards, you are subject to the damage a regular card can take. Proper quality matting material will be more durable than a M:TG card used as a spacer and will add damage free life to the 3-D card.
Any idea what was used as an adhesive?
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Re: My first attempt at a 3D card
I don't, but why not email the creator and ask what adhesive he used. You can find his email addy in my Dakmor post which is link above in this thread.
Any idea what was used as an adhesive?
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