Prof. George W. Hart Creates the 'Frabjous' Out of Cardboard
Tisah Tucknott — June 19, 2009 — Art & Design
References: evilmadscientist & gearfuse
It seems as though Professor George W. Hart had a lot of time on his hands to create this papercraft puzzle. Called 'Frabjous,' the papercraft is made out of 30 pieces of interwoven cardboard pieces.
Apparently this crafty professor made a PDF file for the rest of us to try to attempt to make one of these intricate papercraft puzzles.
Implications - Artists often explore various materials and media to create awe-inspiring works. One of the popular products used recently is paper -- and not just origami. Artists have found ways to transform paper into incredible sculptures that take time and patience to complete. This, in turn, has sparked a craze in paper projects and a resurgence of papercraft books, which are inspiring DIY-ers to try paper crafts of their own.
Apparently this crafty professor made a PDF file for the rest of us to try to attempt to make one of these intricate papercraft puzzles.
Implications - Artists often explore various materials and media to create awe-inspiring works. One of the popular products used recently is paper -- and not just origami. Artists have found ways to transform paper into incredible sculptures that take time and patience to complete. This, in turn, has sparked a craze in paper projects and a resurgence of papercraft books, which are inspiring DIY-ers to try paper crafts of their own.
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1. Papercraft Artistry - Exploring creative ways to transform paper into intricate sculptures and inspiring a resurgence in papercraft books.
2. DIY Paper Crafts - Encouraging DIY-ers to try their hand at intricate papercraft puzzles.
3. Revival of Traditional Crafts - Bringing back the art of working with paper through elaborate papercraft projects.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Sculpture - Opportunities for artists to experiment with papercraft as a medium for creating awe-inspiring sculptures.
2. Publishing - Demand for papercraft books and tutorials to cater to the growing interest in DIY paper crafts.
3. Education and Hobby - Providing resources and workshops for individuals interested in exploring papercraft as a hobby or educational activity.
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