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The concept of a dinosaur theme is designed on paper. A loose sketch is drawn that includes a tyrannosaurus, with smaller dinosaurs and a volcano. The composition is refined and laid out to allow very precise areas of lighting when photographed.		 2
Mermaid paper is selected because its surface feels like skin. The sketch is transferred onto a sheet of Kent paper, a thick sturdy material. The outline is make slightly larger to allow for the curve of the paper.

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The base level forms are cut with a very sharp knife. The thick paper will act as a template for the elements. A smooth, continuous slicing motion is employed when cutting the paper.
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A method for fabricating the skin surface texture is implemented. Numerous small openings are cut out of the Kent paper base elements. One skin pattern is made for each part of the dinosaur section.




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Using the cut-out opening from the previous step, the perimeter of the paper is embossed. The Mermaid paper is placed over the opening. Using a metal or glass tool with a rounded tip, the paper is gently and evenly pressed along the edge. This curved contour edge creates a natural effect to the artwork.		 6
To create the scaly dinosaur skin texture, the pattern is turned over and positioned on a light box. The Mermaid paper is placed on top. With a delicate motion, the sheet is pushed into the small openings on the pattern with a metal tool. These shapes reflect the overall rough texture of the dinosaur skin.
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After the sections have been embossed, they are curled and wooden dowels of various sized are collected. Using a hand as a cushion, a large diameter dowel is rolled into the main body section of the Tyrannosaurus, forming a soft curl. Narrower diameters are used in the small areas for a tighter curl.		 8
The finished curled sections are positioned in order and the main parts are glued to the large base. Spacers of double thick board are located periodically in levels to achieve dimension and shadow.





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Two small dinosaur babies are cut from the original sketch. The skin is the formed pushing the paper through open pattern. They are curled using very narrow dowels. Using white glue, the parts are assembled with toothpicks.
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The background volcanic shapes are cut from a single sheet. The pieces are cut out around most of the edge, but not completely. By pressing the Mermaid paper into the overlay pattern, the edges are embossed. Care is taken to prevent the paper from getting dirty or creased.
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All the assembled dinosaur parts are adhered together. Next, they are positioned on various angles, to enhance the foreshortened perspective. This effect adds drama and excitement to the scene.
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The completed assemblage of dinosaurs is placed over the original sketch to check for balance and accuracy. The entire construction is attached to the volcanic scene. Adjustments are made to the shapes to refine the composition.

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