The Paper Custodian has updated!

Paper Custodian Updates!

After two weeks of nothing, The Paper Custodian has updated!

This weeks build is Anti-Poaching Mascot Genetically altered by paper toy creator Sinner.

Head over to the Paper Custodian now for links to download and a step-by-step guide to building

your own anti-poaching paper toy!

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Same file, Different color?

A New Challenge has Appeared! 

I've been working on another paper toy design and just when I thought I was ready to go live with it...

This happens...

I thought the calibration between my printer, screen and Illustrator were good. Not perfect, but, good.  Until today, when I went to print and this happened. 

All three colors were off. 

This is a little frustrating when you're trying to get something right before you send it out to the public, and you have an idea in your head of what it is you want. 

The worst part now, after discovering this, is trying to figure out how this is affecting all my work. 

I had to mess with the settings in Illustrator and with my printer to get these three different color schemes. The thing is, I want the paper crafting experience to be as simple as possible. I shouldn't, nor do I want to explain to the crafter how to adjust their color or print settings because of a mistake on my end. 

Grrr!

Live an keep learning!

Trials and Tribulations of Papercrafts...

The Workbench Toolkit...

   
     I learned quite a bit about tools of the trade while working on this last project for the Paper Custodian.
   
    First thing is, the quality of paper is always questionable. A few months ago we invested a few dollars in several packages of 'premium' matte photo paper we found on clearance at the local mega-mart. The paper is superbly bright, of heavy stock and it takes ink very well. One, thing it doesn't take kindly to is glue. Glue! This is probably due to the fact that photo-papers are coated with resin of some form or another. The glue sticks more to the resin than the paper, which doesn't create an ideal bond. I notice this before because parts of my papertoys were falling off when I would rearrange or move them from one shelf to another. In the far future, I'll just buy premium card stock from a brand like Wausau.  I've used their paper in the past with great results.
   
     Second thing is, I really need to build some sort of staging area. Something in a neutral color, with a decent backdrop and good lighting. The table clothes and cutting boards have a big effect on the quality of the pictures being taken; colors being inconsistent, lighting and shadow casting obscuring folds, tabs and lines.

     Lastly, I should always keep a damp rag handy for when I need to clean off tool, my hand or messes that can cause glue to smear on the craft. While most of the globs of dried glue are not visible to the naked eye, these blemishes are very evident when photographed with a flash.

    Live and learn, isn't that what they say?


    

E(Z) Uppers! Group 1 Complete

E(Z) Uppers Series:1 Group 1 Now Complete!

Finished with the first group of the Epsilon(Zeta) Uppers!  Series:1.

There will be a few more groups coming out, all of them based of the "Fight With Tools" theme.

This toy series was inspired by many things, culture, art, society, music and politics. I wanted to create something with a message, rather than something that just looks  cool. 

I also wanted to have something that anyone can build. Something "easy", which is where the name Epsilon(Zeta) originates. And, at the same time create something that could be easily relatable by everyone. 

I tried to incorporate a small bit of customization, so people can switch and combine elements from each toy. The hair, the faces, the accessories and the tools. So, while we have the Artist, the Musician, the Technologist, the Conservationist and the Laborer, you can easily trade and change items based on your own preferences and make each one unique.

This was, in effect, the culmination of that desire.

Don't just occupy space, Utilize Space!

Here we see how you can change the hair form one to another. There will be more hairstyles with the future releases. So, that's something to look forward. I also encourage customizing on the fly, make your own, DIY. Don't let these toys inhibit your creativity, utilize them a jump-off point into something else! Make your own tools.

E(Z) Uppers Series 1:"Fight With Tools"

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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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Paper-proofing Final Phase

Initiate launch Sequence>Epsilon(Zeta) Series 1:Fight With Tools

E(Z) Uppers: Fight With Tools is almost ready to launch. Final paper-proofs are currently underway. Here is an idea of what the first official release will look like:

This series will feature all sorts of switchable items and accessories! Change up hair and faces, mix and match accessories like bracelets, hats, belts and glasses.

There will be five(5) groups of at least five(5) characters per group. Each character will feature individual accessories and a "tool" of choice for fighting tyranny, fascism, despotism and all around abuse of power anywhere individual rights and freedom are being neglected.

The Creation...Process.

Creating the E(Z) Upper

So, there is a lot going on right here, right now. I did a test build on the new toy ad while I'm pleased with the result this far, I see some areas that can still be  improved one before I release it to the two or three people who are interested.

The above image  shows some of the ares which need attention. While building the "paper-proof", I become aware of 1) the things I need to fix, and 2) the things I can change. Let's address the first.

I need to fix certain things for aesthetic and design reasons. An example would be the hair. I really want the hair to frame the face more, make the sides longer so it has a natural look, not like she is wearing a wig.

With this same example, I can change the hair by making it separate from the head. Like...A wig! Incorporating the wig idea, I can make a customizable toy that can be changed to the builders enjoyment.

This does two things for me. First, it refreshes my enthusiasm about the project, and second, it doubles my project time. Which, as an adverse effect, lowers my enthusiasm, again. 

But, I am so enamored of this new idea, that enthusiasm or no, I am willing to proceed. In fact, I am going to proceed.

So, I say to the two or three people who are following this process so far...

Your patience is greatly appreciated.

Neon Neuron: Small Update

What's New!

I'll tell you what's new! Just a little image to go 'round the home page slide show. Yeah, that's all. It also links to the download page so you can download and customize our new toy, Epsilon(Zeta) Upper. A series will be out in the future, but, until then you really should check it out for yourself!

Customize New Toy, Epsilon (Zeta) Uppers!

E(Z) Upper!

I've been working on a couple new toys, lately and one is almost ready for release!
Right now,
We're looking for anyone who likes to customize!
Click on the link below
Download the customizable PDF file!
Send all Submission to:
NeonNeuron1 (at) gmail.com

The Rise Upper

Epsilon(Zeta) Upper!

The idea behind the Epsilon(Zeta) Uppers, was to design a toy that was simple and fun to put together. Which is a challenge for me because I tend to over do it, a lot. 

Alot of Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!

Bringing home the "Smile"

Well, now!
It's been sometime, hasn't it?
But, we have a few things new to celebrate...if that becomes the case.
We've moved one of our blog-comics (Mercurial smile) to the Home-site, and now it's a sorta' web-comic, I guess. But, we'll be keeping the blog for updating purposes and who knows...maybe a "work in progress" blog, so's you can see the process and all.

We've brought music back to the Main page, too, and would like to thank Boy Sets Fire for that!

We've also got something new in the works, but, more on that later, right now, you should head over to Neon Neuron and read comics and download some papertoys!

Neon Neuron Update: 041113

Instructions Button!

Added a new "Instruction" button to the Rise Uppers page. So, for all those who need a little visual assistance on assembling your new Retro Engine, simply click and then follow the step by step pictures. Pretty soon you'll have your own Retro Engine keeping order and balance in you little corner of the universe!

We are back!

Neon Neuron is live and in full effect!

Check out the new layout and have a look around.

Download some papertoys and read our latest comic!
We have the amazing Neon Engine:Retro papertoy for all to download!
Neon Engine is a robot that helps maintain order and balance around the multiple universe
and now, you can have your very own!