Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Carousel Ride

Whew, what a week so far.  My husband and I took some well deserved time to ourselves for the past few days (thank you Mom), only to return home in time to send the kids to school for their first day of school!  We went to one of our favorite places, Charleston.  I hope I will have time to post some of my pictures tomorrow.

I also returned in time for the release of svgcuts newest kit Carousel Ride.  I have been trying to create a carousel myself for some time now.  Thank you Mary for finishing the job for me!  I have to admit, yours worked out much better than mine.  The file is actually made as a cupcake holder.  I changed mine to be just a carousel, I didn't have time to bake today.

This file really tested me.  The top was a little tricky.  I love the way it turned out, here are some pictures:

3d paper carousel

For the placement of the poles I added a small circle (.108) in center of each circle meant for the cupcakes.  This then allowed me to keep the horses space equally.  I also added the holes to the top liner so the poles would be straight.  To do this I centered the bottom piece (grouped) on the mat, ungrouped the bottom pieces, grouped all the small holes together, copied and pasted in place, with the small circles still selected hold down the shift key and select the bottom liner and group together, move this piece off the mat.  You should still have the small circles centered on the mat.  Next, center the top piece, select all the small circles and top piece and group together.  Now the top should line up with the bottom and you will have guidance for placing the poles.

3d paper carousel

3d paper carousel ride

To hold the poles in place I filled the little holes with glue then stuck the poles on.  You have to make sure to let them dry completely or they will move.

3d paper carousel ride

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    1. Angeline,

      Sorry to reply so late to your question. I don't know if you came up with a solution but I thought I would answer anyway. I use a dab of glue (quick dry) on each end of the pole and let it dry completely before moving it. Since it drys clear, you can't really see the glue on the ends of the poles.

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  2. hi, I know its along time ago but i came across this as i was looking for a new project... fairground related. It is amazing, you have inspired me to really have a go. xox maria

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    1. Hi Maria,

      Thank you! This is such a beautiful project when completed. The original version actually holds cupcakes. I shrunk mine down by 50% I think. The Ferris wheel from Svg cuts is also a great fair related project!

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