Build Instructions

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  Design

  Step 1: Design
  

  I began by sketching out how the final Chameleon would look.

  To create the chameleon itself, you could easily 3D print it, saving nearly half of the project’s build time.

  However, since this is an art project, I wanted to craft it by hand. The best part? You don’t need any fancy tools or equipment—just a 5mm thick foam board, a craft knife, and a pair of hands will do the trick.

  However, if you’d like to 3d print it instead, you can find the STL files below.

  In case you are going with the complete DIY method, here are the instructions. Transfer the design from an A4 sheet to a foam board using carbon paper, trace with a pencil, and cut out the shape with a craft knife. Clean edges with sanding, then cut additional parts for the chameleon’s body and eyes.
  

  Paint all pieces light blue to match the chart paper that will later cover them.
  

• 2

  Cover with blue paper

  Next, grab some nice light blue chart paper and trace the chameleon design onto it from the foam board. Carefully cut out the shape using a craft knife.

  Once you have the chameleon cut from the chart paper, apply a thin, even layer of white adhesive onto the foam board and stick the chart paper on it.

  
  

• 3

  Stem and leaves

  To create the stem for the chameleon to sit on, I started by cutting 3mm thick strips from a piece of green chart paper. I then connected several strips end-to-end to form a long strip.

  After that, I rolled most of the strip with my fingers, leaving a small section straight for the stem. Ideally, a quilling tool would work better for this, but it still turned out fine. I made two of these rolled stems.

  While they’re not perfect, it was my first time trying quilling—so please don’t judge me!

  For the leaf, I took another strip, rolled it up completely, and then pinched both ends to form a leaf shape.

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