Wall Self Sihouette

You can create your own Self Replica Silhouette for under 10 dollars. drawing is not your thing. However, I've made the process as simple as possible.
This project can be completed in under 2 hours and some of the materials you may already have at home. There are digital steps that you may have to take.

Video of tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6AnRTCSVkA

Things you'll need

• 2 big glue Sticks 
• clear tape 
• white glue (small) 
• White primer spray paint 
• Access to laptop and printer 
• Black paint spray paint 
• Double-sided tape 
• Safety Knife 
• Newspaper 
• Paintbrush 
• 1 big box (or two depending on the size of your object)

1. Cropping your image 

Pixlr.com is a convenient online editing tool.  Cropping your image prevents printing unnecessary empty areas.

Select "Launch web app" to go into the editor

Crop as close to the edge of your subject. After you have finished cropping your image
select: File > Save as

2. Segmenting your image 

Using posterizer.online will split your image into segments so that you can have a large size image as a result.

Setting your image to 5 x 5 and bigger will give you a realistic size object if you are printing it on A4 size paper. If you are able to print in A3, I would recommend setting it to 4 x 4 and higher. Save as pdf

3. Print and tape

Print out your pdf version in black and white, draft mode. The paper will be discarded eventually so you don't have to worry about printing it in good quality. (Tip: You can set your printer to only print the areas that your subject is including in.)  Make sure that the papers are aligned properly with each other and tape the pieces together.

5.  Cut out your subject

Cut around your image. This will be used to create an outline on the cardboard.

5. Prepare your cardboard

If the cardboard is not big enough to fit your subject, you can attach an additional piece to it.  To hold them together, stick another smaller piece of cardboard over them with the glue stick.

Turn over the cardboard and outline your subject on it. Cut out the piece of cardboard with a safety knife

6.Applying the Newspaper

Apply newspaper over the subject.  Make sure to apply glue all over the cardboard so that it sticks without bubbles. When applying the newspaper make sure that you leave about 3 cm around the subject. 

When you are finished cut around your subject. Don't forget to leave more than 3 sm around it

Create slits in the newspaper to prevent bulking for the next step.

7.  Applying glue

When mixing the paste. use half  of the white glue and half water. It's best to start small and if you need more mix again.

 

Apply glue to the cardboard. Fold the newspaper over the cardboard and secure it by applying another layer of glue over it. When you are finished with this procedure, turn over your subject.

8. Applying spray paint

Apply the spray paint in a well-ventilated area.  Using a primer  before applying the black paint ensures better adhesion on the subject. It also increases durability and hides the newspaper from showing.

9. Applying a pop of colour (optional)

 

You can leave your subject completely black or add a pop of colour. I used acrylic paint for this. When you are done, apply the double-sided tape on the back of your subject. It is best to apply it closer to the edge of your subject so that you can easily remove it with the safety knife.

I hope that you have enjoyed this tutorial. If you have any problems with understanding the steps, don't hesitate to leave a comment or send a message.

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