Hello! And long time no see…but back with a vengence =)
(Hello Mika! I finally did it!! Sorry for the delay!)
With the Camera version 2 being taught in PaperMarket now, i think it’s time i share the tutorial for version 1 for those who missed it. I hope the instructions are clear.
First, download and print out a copy of the following as a template.
You will need to trace them out on cardstocks. Two each of the above. Like this..
Next, fold them into accordian according to the lines. All four pieces.
Once you’re done, you will need to stick them to a base. It can be an acrylic piece, chipboard for support. I’ve used a piece of paper just for demonstration sake. Stick with removable glue tape if possible as we will be kinda plucking it out later =)
Make sure the edges meet! You may overlap them.
You now need some tape. It can be my all time favourite Japanese Washi Tape or simple rubber tape (for taping wires!). You will need to tape the inside groove of the bellows. I think a picture or two might show you what i mean! *haha* Black tape is best but i’m using white tape for easy viewing.
Tape all three levels.
You do not need to be very neat here, but please make sure you join the gaps. This takes practice!
Next is the steps that will make your bellows neat. We will be taping one side at a time.
Tape, then fold down. Continue for the other sides. Gentle reminder that this has to be done one side at a time.
For the bottomest level, you will need to pluck the whole bellows out to tape.
And TADAAAAAAAAAA! You’re done with the bellows!
Now you can decorate as you wish. I did kinda like an accordian album for the back of my camera =) Do link back to me if you’ve done up your camera. I would love to see it!!
Also, leave a comment by 5 August and stand to win a Mark’s Paper Magnet Album that holds 36 photos =)
(oh no i look so tired…WHAHAHAHHA!)
So, go on…..make a camera!
BTW, those who missed the Version 2 of the camera class will be able to join us in August too! We’ll be rerunning the class twice.
Good night!
Mer
This is ultra awesome! Thanks for the easy to follow tutorial. I gotta try this out =D
love all your camera classes! cant wait for version 3.0!
AMAZING!!!
Wow! you know how much I wanted to learn to make this machine.
As I’m away, I could only hope for your help!
I’m so happy to see these tips here.
thank you for teaching. wanted to be near you to give you a kiss and hug.
thanks for caring
Girlfriend Brazil
It was awesome and I love the class! You are very creative!~ =)
Now I really cant wait to try out this technique during the Camera Version 2.0 workshop.
Have long been intrigued by Camera Version 1.0! So cute.
You are just MAG!!! This is the ult! Thank you a 1,000 times! I can’t believe it’s finally here. It’s pretty much how I imagined it to be.
Thank you Merdrey.
Your mini camera album stalker, Mika lol!
awesome tutorial! thanks for sharing (:
Thanks for sharing! I saw your class last week when I was in PM and was really intrigued by everyone making such a uber nice camera. Thanks for sharing!
That’s super super cute and pretty camera!
Love it to bits!
Thanks for sharing the version 1. Already printed out your templates. Will make 1 and show u during class next wed. : )
How awesome! how do I sign up for the class? I don’t see a link. Maybe i’m just missing it.
Please let me know.
thanks
Hello Michelle, the class is held at a LSS here in Singapore! If you live here do call 6333 9007 to register! =)
thanks!!! I´ll feature on my blog
hope you don´t mind
hugs from Brazil
So cute! Thanks for sharing.
Your camera is just the most amazing thing ever! Hard to believe something this fantastic is made out of paper. Love your other version, too. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Hi Mer!
Your cameras are sooooooooo cute!!!!!!
They inspired me to this camera: http://steffieshexenhaus.blogspot.com/2012/03/mini-album-in-kamera-optik.html
The album isn´t filled. I think I will give it more extras
Best wishes from Germany!
Steffie
Hi Medrey, thanks for sharing such a great tutorial online. We recently try out the tutorial in a crop session and here is my take — http://ckchai.blogspot.com/2012/05/camera-waterfall-mini-album.html. I’ve added a flashlight for fun!
Here we go…you are on the ball with your promise. I would love to bring this to my neck of the woods….you totally inspired me….now to win a camera! A big Thanks from Oregon
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial!!! I hope I can pull this off half as well as you. I love vintage cameras and this would just be so cute.
Thanks!!!!
Many!!! thaks its sooooo cute!!!!!!!! i love tanks for sharing
Love,love,love the cameras so adorable…………..what are you using for the lens on your cameras.
Hello and thanks for your comments! I’ve a tutorial for the bellows on my blog at the following link http://dreamieland.wordpress.com/2011/07/26/tutorial-camera-version-1/ Enjoy and do link back on your version of the camera!