3d Painting using cardboard

​Hi All,
In this blog, I will share how I made this 3D painting of a Lighthouse using cardboard.
Now such paintings are really popular these days, which are made out of wood. To build a this in wood, means investment in a scroll saw, which I do not have.
So I used cardboard from old shoe box to make one. This takes about 3 hrs to make, based on how detailed you wanted it to be.

What do we need ?

• ​4"x 6" Wooden Photo frame : You could use an old or buy a new one
• Shoe Box cardboard : it is thin and very strong 
• PVA Glue or Fevicol
• Cutter / Scissors 
• Acrylic Paints and brushes

Draw your landscape

• So before we begin, based on the frame size, we need to draw​ the landscape we want to make
• Take note on the frame edges where the picture will not be visible
• Our main object should not hide at the edges 
• The main purpose of this is to visualize and adjust anything before we start

Cut them out

• Draw just one layer at a time and cut it
• Place the next layer under this layer and draw an outline
• Now draw the next layer outline, that falls within the previous layer's outline
• Continue till we have all layer and our main object : the lighthouse

Paint them

• Since my inspiration was from a wooden 3d Painting with different types of wood​
• I used different brown shaded to paint the layers
• Added extra layers for door and windows
• I did not paint the areas that will be covered by the next layer
• Let all dry for 30 Minutes 
• Once every thing is cut, place all layers in sequence as shown
• If you not happy with any layer, please adjust them​

Assembly

• Start with the bottom layer and glue the next layer
• One by one stick them all
• You may have to adjust the top 3 / 4 layers to make the main object distinctive
• Now the painting on a wall or place it on your desk and admire

Tips

• One can protect the painting using clear coat or varnish spray 
• ​Or cover the frame with a thin transparent PVC sheet 
• Add more details like birds etc