How to make a 3D comic strip

What do you do when you see a really funny comic? Some people cut it out and post it on a wall somewhere, while others just re-tell what was on there. But wouldn't it be great to do something fun and special with it?

This instructable shows you how to take a funny comic strip and make it into a 3D comic strip that you could use as a decoration. What a better way to show and save a funny comic than to make a 3D recreation of it using clay and other materials? This idea just came into my head and I tried it on a Garfield comic strip that I liked. I really liked how it turned out and I now have an extra decoration for my room and I can say I made it! And now in honor of the comic contest I will show you how to do a 3D recreation of your favorite comic strip. And best of all this project is cheap (you will make and use homemade clay) and fun!
If you like this instructable, please vote for it in the comic contest :)

Step 1 Gather Materials

You will need to figure out some of the materials based on the comic strip. I will explain more about this in th next step
Here is a list of what you will need for sure:

>A few photocopies of the comic strip or a saved image that can be edited with Paint on your computer

For making the clay, you will need:
>4 cups whte flour
>1 cup salt
>1.5 cups water
>Food coloring (optional if you have paint)

For decorating, you will need:
>Cookie sheet
>Paint and paintbrush (optional if you have food coloring, but you will need black for sure if you are going to use lacquer, and it looks much better with paint. I used both paint and food coloring)
>Glue gun and glue sticks
>Sand paper
>A regular glue stick
>Different colored construction paper
>Scissors
>Computer and printer
>Permanent marker
>1 piece of Cardstock paper

Optional:
>Lacquer
 

Comments

[mkooijman]

Awsum!

[h8864]

r u able to make an instrument out of this i am trying tom make an ocarina.

[xxxxlemonxxxx]

Honestly I have no idea, I've never tried making an instrument out of it but it wouldn't hurt to try! Tell me how it turns out if you do!

[rojo.balloon]

You are really good at this

[xxxxlemonxxxx]

thank you. This is actually a lot easier than it looks!

[ChrysN]

Cool idea!

[xxxxlemonxxxx]

thanks :)

[twturley47]

WOW! Great job. Great instructable. Great idea.
Went to comic contest to vote for ya did not see your entry.(july 4th 12 noon midwest time and yes im at work)

[xxxxlemonxxxx]

Thanks! I just turned it in last night and it takes 48 hours to get accepted so that's why.