Life Counter Abacus Creation Contest

[MisterJH]

Oooh its an actual abacus.. Does it have to be an abacus like the old school counting type or can i do something totaly different that still counts life/poison?

[Anoobass]

This is an example.

this is not my entry for the contest.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/wkmf4se55q87uyt/Photo%20Oct%2002%2C%2010%2003%2000%20AM.jpg

[MisterJH]

My question is:does my counter have to use beads or can i make it TOTTTAAALLY different and not even remotely an abacus :p it seems hard to be ultra creative with the same basic design, and i dont exactly have a surgical scalpel or the steady hands to make the coolest looking 3D cards

[Anoobass]

I will tell you this, my hands are not that steady, and I've made 8 so far that all look very good.  As far as a blade goes, you can use an xacto knife from Walmart or any crafts store for like $10

[MisterJH]

Regardless im going to make my own thing, if its not acceptable ill be alright cuz its gonna be sweet

[Metalxdelights]

Yeah xacto knives are pretty cheap, I've even found some for as low as $5. Also most craft store give student discount. I recieved your message and your idea is ok for entry, as I mentioned before the more creative the better

[Thetrufflehunter]

My glue is drying

[Anoobass]

My glue is drying

Hope it turns out great

[Thetrufflehunter]

My glue is drying

Hope it turns out great

It looks awesome! The {goblin bushwhacker} is barely hanging on, as it is just attached to the top of the frame by his hand.

[Splicer]

I regret to say that between school and working on a room renovation, I will have to drop out of the contest.

[Anoobass]

My glue is drying

Hope it turns out great

It looks awesome! The {goblin bushwhacker} is barely hanging on, as it is just attached to the top of the frame by his hand.

A tip a learned, make a stand for said cutout.  If he is 10 layers from the bottom, make 10 small pieces roughly the same size, glue them together, then glue the top and bottom to the base/image respectively.  As long as the image is bulky enough, the chance of seeing the stand is minimal to none.

[Spencer Addington]

Pics?

[Skyshadow731]

Sorry, I'm gonna have to drop I'm to busy with school and work to try this

[Metalxdelights]

How's it going guys and gals?

[Thetrufflehunter]

How's it going guys and gals?

Made 2, gonna make a third soon!