Research Summary

• I need to think about the paper I'm using, from gsm to cardboard to unusual papers...
• ...Like temporary tattoo paper!
• Papertoys are amazing and I want to make lots. Also maybe good self promo?
• Papertoys can use the same base, but coloured and inked differently to produce different characters in the same shape.
• Pepakura software can help to create complex 3D models.
• Try puncturing the paper...
• ...Or embossing...
• ...Or quilling.
• Think about lighting - can shine through papers.
• Also think about translucency - tracing paper and vellum?
• Papercuts can look amazing, and don't have to use just one colour.
• Try layering papercuts.
• Pop-ups can be both simple and complex, but always look awesome.
• Paper can be glued to create 3D models like the clockwork birds.
• Paper can be both embossed and layered or glued to create almost 3D illustrations, or actual sculptures.
• A similar effect can be created with layers.
• Niroot Puttapipat changes the colours on each of his layers to great effect
• If enough layers are put together they can create the impression of a 3D object (Scott Campbell's money)...
• ... Or create an actual free-standing 3D object (Sigrid Spier).
• Play with scale.
• Sometimes really simple things work wonders (cut paper for fish kites to fly when blown)
• Paper-clay exists.
• Sculptures can be made of washi paper.
• Origami can be 'softened' to create really amazing figures.
• Illustrations can change 'magically' with a pull tab.
• Pull out peep shows!
• It's possible to make a cam system that actually works, all from paper.
• Joints can make amazing movable puppets...
• ...And shadow puppets.
• Cuts in paper can be used to reveal (or cover up) segments of the next (or last) illustration.
• Simple slots can make something 2D 3D.
• Papermation! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S62pw1AAhMc