DIY Cardboard Skull

[@XianJaxxon]

wow... that's just a huge amount of work. watching the light change as you stacked the boards gives a real sense of just how long you were at it. I admire your tenacity, and the end product was really nice!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you 🙂 To make this first project it took me almost a year. There was a long learning curve. Lots of mistakes. The final skull you can see in the video is 3rd what I made. other previous was made wrong. Wrong glue used, didn`t have guiding sticks. But this last one was made in 20 hours. Longest thing is to cut it all out of cardboard. Cutting took me 9 hours.

[@SimPoolman]

@@3dgarsdesign The end result is awesome though.

[@nefariousyawn]

@@3dgarsdesign this kind of project is prime for a sponsorship by a CNC laser cutter, like glowforge.

[@3dgarsdesign]

@@nefariousyawn It would be amazing to get some sponsorship :)

[@EyesoreJr]

That is just a ridiculous amount of time. Crazy. You should do another one with LED lights in the eyes!

[@bobbybrine6547]

I know many people have said this already, but your process made me understand what a 3d printer does and how it goes layer by layer

[@griffith4443]

That’s amazing! You are the human equivalent of a 3D printer! Looks so awesome and the black glossy finish is flawless! No imperfections to see at all!🤩

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You 🙂

[@TheRandomView]

My jaw is on the floor watching this. Amazing patience leading to amazing results.

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@kcliiv5856]

Project and video made a year ago, just recently dropping into everyone's recommended feed, and I'm super glad it did. Great video. I can't wait to see more.

[@kendogalog]

It is as easy as this. Only nine thousand layers of cardboard. Very cool, and props for all the work, but damn.

[@helenakhudyna2360]

Wow! You did an amazing job of sanding! It looks unbelievably smooth, if I didn't see it made out of cardboard, I'd think it was cast out of resin!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@yolyrom7233]

You definitely are a true artist. This is amazing. I liked every part of the skull before you painted it black. The black look’s awesome!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Absolutely loved it. The whole build was great. Editing, music, 👍👍. End product is outstanding. Have to say when you had that grey putty all over it that looked great too.

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@YancePants]

The little bit of red in there made me think this was a clear resin cast that was tinted to a dark red. Neat!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@Joy-sp5mw]

Dude, you are the embodiement of dedication. Respect !

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You 🙂

[@tysonatkins2236]

Nice work, brother! As a painter, I admire your use of a base coat, primer, and top coat of paint because most people would just spray it with finish paint, and call it good. I also like how the skull is tilted, so that it looks like it's partially buried, and the music makes the video so much more intriguing!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :) Great to hear such comment :)

[@thebassassin5507]

You have some serious commitment to the art. I would never have the patience to do all those individual layers.

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@mouse_cop]

I am amazed at how much effort you put into this project! The eyes look great! And it’s so smooth

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@hoo-t]

Fantastic demonstration of how 3d printers work! and a very cool end product!!!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You 🙂

[@stunthumb]

Looks awesome, it's always great to see someone go through a lengthy process like that to produce something unique. You process reminds me a bit of how I finish 3D prints, similar challenges with the layer lines I think.

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you 🙂 There is already 5 or more people who called me Oldschool 3d printer or human 3d printer 🤣so there must be some similarities.

[@iamstickfigure]

Old-school 3D printing. Lol. Nice. Love it

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@L.Alchemy]

Even after watching you create this thing, it's still hard to believe you made it out of cardboard! Very Cool!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@VulturineVirus]

Siiick! A combo of art, dedication and commitment, and a dark vibe. I like it alot!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@charlesblithfield6182]

The time lapse of you assembling the pieces was cool. Thanks for sharing this. A lot of work for you but a great result!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you 🙂

[@DrSass-gd1bl]

Absolutely love how you made this out of those materials. I'm also surprised that no plaster of Paris was used on it too. Gorgeous end result!! Never would've believed that it was cardboard.

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@-Reagan]

Incredible sculpture! Alas, poor Horacio, I knew him well!

[@jmiddlefinger]

Damn, Edgars, I am blown away by this project. I would’ve struggled to keep motivated while cutting out the cardboard. I admire your tenacity and vision for this project and you’ve definitely earned my subscription to your channel!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You a lot 🙂

[@txikitofandango]

I don't often see crafters using an awl, so this is a special treat. Nice work, great demonstration

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@rebeccamd7903]

We made other simple designs like this as kids, but nothing like this. You did an amazing job!!!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@lavonmartin9619]

Absolutely beautiful work!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@gurukast]

You have not failed this city!

[@ChezzusXrift9]

Man! This guy is really talented. Even though you could do that with a 3D printer, or just carve it out of some bigger material like stone or something, to see the process he took to achieve this finished result is really awesome. Who says you have to do things the easiest way? This is really cool!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@Demonskunk]

I'm impressed that you essentially manually 3d printed a skull. It turned out really well. I wasn't sure how it would look at first, but the end result was extremely pretty.

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@mikebergman1817]

Every single stage of this project looked like a finished product.. But the end product looks amazing.

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@bismuth8387]

That thing looks legendary

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@SavvySewing]

That was amazing! The precision and patience required is amazing!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@vidform]

This is so cool. I never knew you could use sandpaper on cardboard until now. When I read the tile of your video and saw the shiny skull in the thumbnail, I wondered "how could he make cardboard so shiny?" Now I know.

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :) I was wondering myself is it possible. Amd as you can see yes it is :)

[@fancifuldevices]

It’s like acoustic 3D printing! Amazing.

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You. And this is the best 3d comment I have received :)

[@rhalphaugusto]

Manual 3D printing. Nice job. Nice skull!!!

[@Eremon1]

This is basically the original 3D print method. Only done completely manually. Very cool. Cheers.

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@lisa-m-jennings]

That turned out so cool. First time seeing your channel and I am so impressed. I am going to try it. Thank you very much for the means to do so. I look forward to exploring the other videos on your channel as well. Well done!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@martyfrank3548]

Thanks for sharing the process /amazing results. Sick track there too

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@calessel3139]

That's amazing! From the thumbnail I honestly thought it was made out of glass. Great Job!!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@jemimag05]

I love it. Time consuming but def worth iy!! Please do more of these. One could do do it out a cardboard box. Less detail but less time.

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You and I will think about the box. And about time I don`t thin 20 hours are very much :)

[@stateamind29]

Wow! I was sure that this was a click-bait fake video, then after seeing your process, I'm extremely impressed! Amazing job!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@jennyburger5530]

Absolutely amazing! You must be the most patient guy eva!😄 Woww!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you. I learn to be patient. Some time ago I coudn`t make nothing that requires more then few hours. But now it looks like I enjoy that feeling when you put your work into something and after some amount of time which is more then few hours you can see the result. And of course result is much better and more satisfying :)

[@brutaka86]

That paint job is fantastic

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@THEHAPPYBOX]

He is a "Human 3-D Printer" talk about patience that's amazing

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

When KZbin recommended this video to me I thought, "there's no way that is cardboard". My mind is officially blown. VERY cool!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :) comments like yours make me smile :)

[@mog-gyveroneill2500]

I loved it at the stage where it still looked like paper, because you might as well have just made it from a mould.

[@noeraldinkabam]

You could make it out of pancakes too! It’s seriously awesome!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :) And yes I think I could :)

[@Jessicahasopinions]

This is old school 3D printing lol. It looks awesome, I would've never guessed it was made with cardboard.

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@christinakillgore7852]

Wow! Absolutely amazing and a beautiful piece of art. Thank you for sharing.

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@RuinedTemple]

Can't believe I'm only the 100th viewer who "Liked" this video! My partner & I watched it together. We loved the music you used. The skull turned out amazing, it doesn't even look like it's made of cardboard

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you a lot for you comment. I`m very glad you liked this video :)

[@Moonstorms]

It looked really cool in its raw state look like it had bandages on

[@jimkaletaBuffalo]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing this cool project.

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You 🙂

[@tangomantactical]

Make some book shelves, table and chairs. Your work is pure artisty.

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@DuckSookma]

This is basically DIY 3D printing, badass result!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@hollypierce3076]

This is so amazing!! When I read the title, and then seen the skull I was shocked that it is cardboard! Great work!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@Fur_ball]

Very interesting and creative way you went about making this. I'm impressed!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@doc_sav]

I have done this process before but just for some simple shapes. Never thought to use it as a way to use 3d print files for large projects. Very cool.

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You 🙂

[@PastorPeewee20]

Beautiful work 👏 my favorite colors and had I not seen that I would have swore it was ceramic or anything but cardboard

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@TheDarkArtist66]

Wow, I am totally impressed with the outcome but more so with the process. Holy damn man. Hella impressed with these whole damn thing. Great job

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@nitrofreakmanho]

You’re patient man. Pretty amazing work.

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@theseconddarrin3788]

An insane amount of work, especially considering the low cost of 3D printers. Total respect for the old school methods!

[@murderyoutubeworkersandceos]

Bet your ass i can be making this repeatedly for cheaper than buying a 3d printer

[@MommyOfZoeAndLiam]

Depends what your time is worth. This was a LENGTHY process.

[@murderyoutubeworkersandceos]

@@MommyOfZoeAndLiam i dont work 24/7. Craft is a hobby - its what u do in spare time. Ppl put together model planes and tanks with glue, instead of printing them whole, or buying a ready-made, injection molded toy, u know. How sad r u, that u only have work?

[@MommyOfZoeAndLiam]

@@murderyoutubeworkersandceos But that isn't what you said, you didn't say you would enjoy it more than 3D printing so I'm not sure why you are being so rude. If you simply would enjoy the process then it doesn't seem like it would matter whether it is cheaper than a 3D printer because then it is the joy of making, rather than the cost, that is important. Because you specifically said you could make multiples of this for cheaper than a 3D printer, I took your statement to mean that the cost was the important thing and therefore, I believe the time would be a factor to consider if the lower cost was worth the time, that is what the original post seemed to imply that the amount of work was worth more than the cost of a 3D printer (to that person if they were to do it themselves). If you would simply enjoy creating them, then the cost is a secondary issue and the satisfaction of creating it would be first. Hobbies usually end up being expensive so if this one isn't, that is awesome and an extra benefit. Even just the modeling and mapping of the template pieces seems very fun to me, but to some the tediousness of the cutting and gluing and sanding of the layers would not be enjoyable which is when cost vs time usually comes into the equation for people, if it is enjoyable then cost or time are both less important.

[@murderyoutubeworkersandceos]

@@MommyOfZoeAndLiam plugging a file into a printer and leaving isnt a process. Its cheaper to glue cardboard together. I dont work all the time, as if id be saving more money by working more, instead of having time off. What is it u dont understand here? Its cheaper than a 3d printer.

[@rnttreed]

Wow that’s amazing and beautiful craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@useitwice]

Impressive! You really are determined. Great job, nice video

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@ian6083]

Great work! Thanks for sharing!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@Mhyreade]

that is worth all the work you put in! It's just beautiful.

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@joshlockie9285]

Crazy how glass like it looks in the end

[@alxcerezo]

You're amazing man, just like your art. New fan here, keep up the incredible art work, we'll definitely keep watching.

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@yanns2104]

Nice project and process !

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@RattySkankster]

Awesome work

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@samc7672]

I came across your video and was amazed at the workmanship and dedication. Very Cool

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@samc7672]

@@3dgarsdesign I would love to see more of your work

[@3dgarsdesign]

@@samc7672 And You will. I have a lots of ideas which I would like to show. First of all see myself can I do it and if yes then show to others :)

[@Bunchoeves]

Absolutely beautiful! Nice work ❤

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@ristopaasivirta9770]

Loved the video, great music choice. The end resulting skull is 10/10, would not believe it was made from cardboard. If you plan to do more stuff like this you should buy a cheap laser cutter, you really don't need anything special and I think it will save you ton of time and avoid mistakes.

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :) And yes I am thinking about laser cutter :)

[@leesvision]

Wow that's amazing brother!! Not just the piece itself but the work and dedication it took to do it !! Ive never seen a art like this before , Much love 🙏❤️ also I love the background music too !

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@leemichel8199]

Your hand must have hurt after cutting all them pieces..Great build ..God bless you and your family 👪 🙏. Lee

[@3dgarsdesign]

Yes hand hurts. But you always can come back to cutting next day :) And Thank You :)

[@rev.bobertbockstop7057]

Amazingly, beautifully done!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@TheArtofHorror]

Gorgeous mate .. loved the process ..made me want to try

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@johnprudent3216]

Beautiful craftsmanship!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You 🙂

[@_Solaris]

I admire the grind, but that's a lot of work.

[@DeeTee79]

Amazing art. I really want to try.

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You. And you should do it :)

[@kengregory1541]

super nice finish!!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@Ritual_Gaze]

Sick! Want to do something similar with my laser cutter.

[@jimanderson3003]

Totally Awesome! Very talented

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@TK-wz1io]

Great work. That looks amazing.

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@emilliesikowitz1214]

Wowza. That is amazingly beautiful. Well done

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@Ticonderous1]

brother , That was freaking awesome ... Love your work ...

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@franks.2544]

Surpassed "DIY" - this is art. Well done!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@කකටපෂඛඡඨඵස]

Good job 👏

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank you :)

[@piranhaowner1967]

Great Talent!👍❤️

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@ibis_cuit]

When I first saw the final product I thought it had to be coated with something more special like epoxy, but I'm tempted to try making one now that I saw how basic materials you used! Maybe in the near future :)

[@3dgarsdesign]

You should try. The idea behind all this was to inspire and show that it is possible to make something with simple skills and simple tools and materials :)

[@JJ-ec9lp]

This is one of the coolest craziest things I’ve ever seen

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@spikewillow4552]

Dude that was a joy to watch ! Amazing creation I really liked every one of the finishes they all looked wicked. Great video n Im defo a new sub.🤘

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You 🙂

[@lomkokpinargasoiltlmm]

Huge. Thx for sharing.

[@ninadavis5517]

That is so cool. It looks like its made from something other than paper

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@allisone369]

Unreal man! Grate job on it!

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@tuwuesday]

3d printing youtubers: this build took a while this guy: hold my beer

[@3dgarsdesign]

🤣

[@MurderinkAustralia]

Looks beautiful, you should cast is and make copies would be pretty cool as a candle holder

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You 🙂 And I`m thinking about casting. I plan to make video till new year where I will make candle holder.

[@allielampert]

So cool! I wonder if this could be done with a Cricut and some foam-core or something like it.

[@3dgarsdesign]

It can be made out of anything just need to stick to layer thickness :)

[@pauljs75]

Not too many people have patience for laminate construction like that, but it turned out quite well. I bet with it being fairly solid, that piece has a bit of heft to it too.

[@lyn1nan]

Wow that’s awesome you did a great job . Such dedication and determination it definitely paid off in the end 👏

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)

[@AngieDeAguirre]

Brilliant! Keep up the good work! Your video is being watched from Argentina! 😁👍

[@3dgarsdesign]

Thank You :)