Introduction: Cardboard Snowflake
I had a few hours to play around so I drew a design on Corel x4 and built the snowflakes out of supplies I already had.
Supplies:
Pencil/pen
Cutter (Laser Engraver / Utility knife / scissors / razor blades / etc.)
Krylon Spraypaint (white or primer and colors of your choice)
Cardboard sheets (0.108 inch)
Painter spray sheild (can be found at the local paint/hardware store)
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
String
Sandpaper (220 grit or higher)
Step 1: Transfer Design
Make a template out of paper (copy paper).
Trace onto the cardbroad using a pencil.
Step 2: Cut Outs and Dry Fit
Cut out all of the cardboard pieces (I used the Epilog Mini Legend Laser Engraver).
Do a dry assembly to ensure fit.
If needed, use sandpaper to clean/smooth the edges.
Step 3: Painting the Snowflakes
Lay out all cardboard pieces (in a well ventilated area).
Spray a white/primer undercoat using Krylon.
***To avoid having the smaller cardboard pieces from blowing around when applying the spraypaint use any extra cardboard to create an "X-Frame" to hold the smaller pieces in place.
Spray Krylon colors of your choice (the cardboard will take about 4-5 coats of paint for good coverage).
Let dry before handling (this will take a few hours).
Step 4: Final Assembly
Once the pieces have dried completely, assemble.
Use hot glue gun where (if) needed.
Tie string around one end.
Hang up.

Finalist in the
Krylon Holiday Decorations Contest

Participated in the
Epilog Challenge
7 Comments
11 years ago on Introduction
Genius! Simple and great! This should be featured.
11 years ago on Step 4
EXCELLENTE
12 years ago on Step 4
Is that ever neat! Awesome job!
12 years ago on Introduction
...... Me like-e.....
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Thanks
I do like how the out come was
nice an simple
12 years ago on Introduction
That looks really professional.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Thanks Kiteman .it took a lilbit to make it look really clean