Make an avatar

This Instructable describes how to make an avatar with original artwork.
In simple terms it is a square image which represents a user on an internet site.

One Instructables member was asking for contributions and I thought I'd have a go for something to do on a Bank-holiday weekend.

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Step 1: Theme

Here, the community has been invited to design an avatar for a member, but the same methodology would apply to yourself.

The member seems to like K'NEX, and there's some kind of "Jam" element, evidenced at least by the Forum Topic.

I thought of "K'NEX jam"

FRANCESCA45 says: Apr 18, 2012. 8:33 AM

gys im going to be making somthing realy cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FRANCESCA45 says: Mar 15, 2012. 10:16 AM

nice job man

lemonie (author) in reply to FRANCESCA45Mar 15, 2012. 2:41 PM

That was a long time ago, but it's nice to be reminded.

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dog digger says: Dec 5, 2011. 1:33 AM

I think that if you used the lasso tool (polygonal) to remove the subject and paste it onto an empty canvas, it would be easier than using the white brush

lemonie (author) in reply to dog diggerDec 5, 2011. 1:20 PM

It might, but I have a wobbly-hand and can never do the whole loop right...

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dog digger in reply to lemonieDec 5, 2011. 2:27 PM

what about the magnetic lasso tool?

lemonie (author) in reply to dog diggerDec 6, 2011. 1:34 PM

I don't know what that is, but I'm interested - where do I find it in PhotoShop 6.0?

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dog digger in reply to lemonieDec 6, 2011. 4:05 PM

When you use the lasso tool, there shoupld be about 3 or 4 types when you click on the lasso in the side panel. There should be one there with a little magnet. It basically detects areas of high contrast and highlights the subject. I use a combination of magnetic and polygonal.

knex_mepalm says: Apr 6, 2010. 4:47 PM

Pickled Knex?

DJ Radio says: Oct 24, 2009. 3:07 PM

So some of the knex I will be getting was in a jar full of jam? =P

lemonie (author) in reply to DJ RadioOct 24, 2009. 3:28 PM

Juice-drink, yes I will post it next week.

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DJ Radio in reply to lemonieNov 12, 2009. 4:50 PM

Lolz, what's taking so long?

lemonie (author) in reply to DJ RadioNov 12, 2009. 11:21 PM

To be honest: there was a series of days of industrial action in the postal service (instructables postcard too a long time to arrive) - I decided to wait until we were clear of that (not to get "lost"). Then I've just been a bit slow - I''l tell you when it's been dispatched.

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Kryptonite says: Oct 18, 2009. 3:01 AM

Any ideas for a Camel and Kryptonite?

lemonie (author) in reply to KryptoniteOct 18, 2009. 11:50 AM

Not yet, that's an interesting idea...

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Kryptonite in reply to lemonieOct 18, 2009. 11:27 PM

When bored I doodle down a camel with a Superman sign and a cape, but it's hard to get that into a thumbnail size image.

lemonie (author) in reply to KryptoniteOct 19, 2009. 11:29 AM

Hmm yes. Did you see this:
spider-camel
?

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The Jamalam says: Apr 13, 2009. 4:06 AM

So this is how you did it! Good idea, i like the jammy effect! Well done!

Lowney in reply to The JamalamSep 13, 2009. 4:57 AM

lol YOU could use this! Why are you called "Jamalam" anyway?

The Jamalam in reply to LowneySep 13, 2009. 6:15 AM

Yeah he made it for me a while back but it wouldn't let me save it. And Jamalam is just a nickname from IRL.

Lowney in reply to The JamalamSep 13, 2009. 6:34 AM

IRL?

The Jamalam in reply to LowneySep 13, 2009. 6:49 AM

In Real Life.

Lowney in reply to The JamalamSep 13, 2009. 7:59 AM

Ah OK. Yeah that's like "Lowney" but why Jamalam?

Lowney says: Sep 13, 2009. 5:00 AM

I like mine. It shows what country I am from, which tells people why I don't use American terminology, why I normally seem to be on at weird times (time zone difference of like 5-8 hours) and to show pride in the pile of poo britain has become. Also it shows the first letter of my surname.

sharlston says: Aug 8, 2009. 7:29 PM

i uploaded a new avatar today

DELETED_DELETED_DarthVader says: Apr 18, 2009. 7:30 AM

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lemonie (author) in reply to DELETED_DELETED_DarthVaderApr 18, 2009. 11:40 AM

Yes, very. But still in one piece. L

DELETED_DELETED_DarthVader in reply to lemonieApr 18, 2009. 3:23 PM

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lemonie (author) in reply to DELETED_DELETED_DarthVaderApr 18, 2009. 3:27 PM

How about posting 'The Jamalam an avatar, he's still short of the 10 he was aiming for?

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DELETED_DELETED_DarthVader in reply to lemonieApr 18, 2009. 3:53 PM

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will421 in reply to DELETED_DELETED_DarthVaderJun 30, 2009. 12:44 AM

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crestind says: Jun 23, 2009. 1:40 PM

K'nex = 5 * by default.

DrWeird117 says: May 5, 2009. 10:00 PM

OH, YEAH!!!

lemonie (author) in reply to DrWeird117May 5, 2009. 11:08 PM

OK! L

DJ Radio says: Apr 13, 2009. 9:44 PM

how much knex do you have? make a knex gun!

lemonie (author) in reply to DJ RadioApr 13, 2009. 11:39 PM

Not a lot of K'NEX really, but I thought I'd see what I could do with it, so far not much L

DJ Radio in reply to lemonieApr 14, 2009. 8:26 AM

Hmm, can I have a picture of all the knex you found around your home? I'll go check around and see what guns you can make with it.

lemonie (author) in reply to DJ RadioApr 14, 2009. 10:57 AM

I found it in a charity shop...

Rods
>green 17mm 61x
>white 32mm 45x
>blue 55mm 23x
>yellow 85mm 12x
>red 130mm 6x
>grey 192mm 5x

Connectors
>grey 0^o (1 connection) 23x
>grey 45^o (2 connections) 9x
>red 90^o (3 connections) 21x
>green 135^o (4 connections) 25x
>purple 135^o (4 connections) 16x
>orange 180^o (2 connections) 9x
>yellow 180^o (5 connections) 11x
>blue 315^o (7 connections) 10x
>white 360^o (8 connections) 5x

18 blue spacers

7 grey gears, 1 blue, 1 big yellow, some wheels, black and brown bits and a couple of red triangular things

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DJ Radio in reply to lemonieApr 14, 2009. 2:46 PM

I think you can build a few guns then.