Introduction: Art From Cardboard!
This instructable may give some ideas on how to make some art for your walls. The material is reused corrugated cardboard. For these projects, I selected some disney characters,as well as the bird pictures you see, and I either free handed them, or used an opaque projecter to trace my patterns. Cutting out the figures is easy on the bandsaw. All paint used is craft acrylics, dries fast and is water clean up! I like the plain look, as well, but did use a little acrylic paint to put in highlights and add an additional touch. Of course you can make them as large as you want.
Step 1: Micky
I made this cut out by drawing the figure on the cardboard and then cutting with the band saw. Individual pieces are glued onto a cardboard backing, using white glue.
Step 2: Donald
Donald was easy too. I had an earlier pattern, but used the opaque projecter originally.
Step 3: Little Bear
I've forgotten where I got this pattern from, but am sure it's a free hand drawing, then cut out on the bandsaw.
Step 4: Grand Finale
A more "formal" presentation of Micky Mouse. I used a black picture matt, I believe the size is 11" x 14". My information is shown on the card which is a piece of cardboard to which I have glued a business card printed on kraft paper.

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14 Comments
9 years ago on Introduction
Your card board pictures remind me of a wood art caled Intrasia, it would beso nice to do them in the card board. For future art see if you can find some on the internet. I love your cardinal he is so real looking
11 years ago on Introduction
Just wondering if you have to use the band saw to cut out the shapes?
Could I use a craft knife instead? I love your work Cman .Makes me want to get started on a project*** Cheers mate :-)
12 years ago on Step 1
it's spelled m-i-c-k-e-y by the way.
12 years ago on Introduction
you never cease to amaze me.
12 years ago on Introduction
You should try to make Steamboat Willey.
12 years ago on Introduction
dude what can't you do?
12 years ago on Introduction
Great job CMan, you did excellent
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Thanks Deb. Cman
12 years ago on Introduction
You used a band saw on cardboard? Sure works, but sounds like overkill.
Lovely job on these.
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Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Thanks lemonie: Cman
12 years ago on Introduction
I love the birds! Any suggestion for blades on the band saw?
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Thanks. For fine detail work, I use a 1/8 in blade...Cman
12 years ago on Introduction
Very nice you did a very good job.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Thanks JohnMac...good to see you again! Cman