Neon Neuron Podcast Episode 1 Neon Genesis

RUN: updates, updates, UPDATES!

Some Pretty Big Updates!

Yes!

The Neon Neuron website is again open. I made some pretty big changes to the setup, trying to streamline things for all visitors.

First thing, I put ALL papertoys on the same page. This, to help reduce clicking and confusion! Now, it's all scrolling. I have also added an ARTWORK section, replacing the gallery. This page is images I post to my Tumblr, trying to create synergy amongst the social media.

I have some things in the works, new art, new toys and, I'll continue adjusting and updating as time permits. So, check back from time to time to see what's new. And if you like what you see, feel free to donate to help a little with the Neon Neuron Project. The link is located on the CONTACT page.

Thanks!

Updates: New Looks for the Blogs!

Revising the Neuroniverse, I did a little work to the Neon Neuron Blog and the Paper Custodian. If you see the difference:

Yeah, I changed the titles. I think they look a bit cleaner, now.

Still working on the main site, hoping to streamline it, further. The older site had too many pages, which meant, too many clicks. And, too many clicks gets boring, and a bit redundant. Am I right?

I encourage you to head over to the Paper Custodian blog to see the latest builds and our newest feature, Paper Custodian Shares! This week he's sharing the papertoy book URBAN PAPER. It's a good book to start your paper crafting adventures.

I'll get the main site back online soon, with a new toy debut!

So, hang on to yer' lug nuts, it's time fer an overhaul!

Paper Custodian Updates after a Long Month of Hiatus!

A Long, unwelcome vacation from the paper craft workbench.

After too long away from the work bench, the Paper Custodian returns to the workbench with the Nice Paper Toys mascot...

Nice Paper Toy!

This was a fun build. Really fast and easy with hardly a complex moment. The hardest thing about Nice Paper Toy is cutting out his hands. But, as you can see above, the little details are worth the extra care and effort. 

I'd also like to add, that while you are visiting the Paper Custodian, you can relax without worrying about being sold something that you don't need because The Paper Custodian is...

AD-FREE!

So, enjoy your stay in the Neuroniverse.

E(Z) Uppers! Series 1: Fight With Tools! The Second Couple

Epsilon(Zeta) Uppers...Series 1...Second Couple...GO!

"Citizen-Jounalist" sharing the news that corporate owned newscasters aren't paid to bring you!
"Tree-Huggers" protect our natural resources from depletion and destruction!

How do YOU fight? What are YOUR tools?

E(Z) Uppers Series 1:"Fight With Tools" the second couple.

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Neon Neuron

E(Z) Upper...ENGAGE!

Epsilon(Zeta) Uppers...Series 1...GO!

We are launching the Epsilon(Zeta) Uppers! Series 1: Fight With Tools, today. 

TODAY!

Head over to the website and download the first couple.

WWW>NEONNEURON>COM

Epsilon(Zeta) Uppers! 

E(Z) Uppers! is a line of Neon Neuron Rise Uppers

Paper toy that are easy to assemble and fun to collect.

From Series to One-offs these are just the thing to spread the word, start a movement

or occupy space!

Find out more

@

www.NeonNeuron.com

07/14 Minor Update

Did a minor update in anticipation of the release of Epsilon(Zeta) Uppers! Series 1: "Fight With Tools", which will be this Saturday, 7/20.

 

Epsilon(Zeta) Uppers! 

E(Z) Uppers! is a line of Neon Neuron Rise Uppers

Paper toy that are easy to assemble and fun to collect.

From Series to One-offs these are just the thing to spread the word, start a movement

or occupy space!

Find out more

@

www.NeonNeuron.com

 NOTE:

Epsilon(Zeta) Uppers! will be available for download Saturday 7/20

 

 

By Your Powers Combined!

Hexaflexagon, what!?

So,
I saw this video today, and aside from being very impressed and mind-blown, I asked myself where was this when I was growing up. Not only is this a very well done video, with the production and all, it's also informative. VERY informative. Allow me to show you the video from Youtube user Vihart:

It gets the creative juices flowing. How can something like this be incorporated into designing papercraft? How can we break the threshold of static designs into something more interactive and innovativve? How!?

Origami hearts Papercraft

Combing ideas isn't old. Here, one artist combines the two ideas of "Origami" and "Papercraft", and does it successfully. Yes, it's only a subtle technique, but,  it is a very powerful one. See for yourself in the Scorpion Robot papertoy by MCK:

(Photo by MCK)

If you don't know what I'm referring to, look at the legs of the scorpion robot. The legs are the very basic "Valley-fold" meets "Mountain-fold". This type of fold turns a flat piece of paper into a sturdy leg structure. And, with the application of several more, you are capable of building larger and even off balanced models.
This is indeed an innovation that deserves more exploration!

Future Applications

Papercraft has the potential to grow beyond game rips, 3d models and one pattern series. 

With a little incorporation of origami into papercraft, it evolves two worlds. 

So, what does the future hold for the papercraft world?

I don't know...But, I am constantly looking for new ideas like the two I've explored today. Really inspiring stuff!