How To Make Your Photos 3D!

 Reblogged from: Crafts Unleashed

The other day, while browsing my favorite home decor store, I ran across a wall hanging that was 3D. It was created from multiple layers of the same image. I wondered if that same technique would work for my own photos.

Well, it did!

I am excited to show you how easy it is to create three dimensional photos using your own prints.

 

Supplies needed to make your own photos 3D:

• Craft Knife & Cutting Mat
• Micro Scissors
• Foam Mounting Adhesive Squares
• Duplicate Prints of the Photos you Choose

 

Choose a photo that is easy to “see” the dimension- like a shot in front of a layered background. Make sure the image is easy to cut. For example, I have a group shot of my family in front of the Eiffel tower. There is no way I would want to cut out all of the intricate detail of the tower!

Photo prints are cheap! Practice on 4×6 prints before you work on enlargements- to see if the layers are going to work. I would also suggest you get an extra print, if you make a mistake. 

 

Cut your first layer. I used micro-tip scissors on most of my cutting. On very intricate places, I used my craft knife.

 

Continue cutting your “layers.”

 

I chose three cut layers to this photo, and then the background as a fourth layer.  The final layer is not cut- all of the cut layers will be layered on top of a solid background.

 

When all of the layers are cut, you can begin to assemble the layers.

 

I began with the front layer. Add foam dimensional adhesive to the backside of the cut layer.

 

The foam adhesive squares comes in two sizes. The small size is great for supporting small sections of your cut layers.

 

Here is a tip that will save you some headache!

Leave the protective backing on all of the  foam squares except one. Position the top layer over the next cut layer. Allow the one foam adhesive square to adhere to the second layer, and then start to peel the backing off of the remaining squares. This will allow you to preposition the layer- and get it nice and straight without having a sticky mess to try to peel up.

 

Continue to layer your cut photos.

 

All finished layering!

 

Now your photo is ready to be used in a scrapbook, or mini-album… but how is it going to fit into a frame?

I figured that one out too.

Choose a frame that has an opening large enough for your photo- but with some edge around the frame.

 

Apply adhesive to the perimeter of the backside of your photo.

 

You can remove the glass inside the frame, or leave it intact. Totally up to you.

Add a couple of foam adhesive squares to the center of the inside of the frame.

 

Then adhere your photo down! On top of the frame. This will allow the wonderful 3D layers to shine, without getting squished down by glass, or the interior lip of the frame.

 

It is a little hard to show how cool the 3D effect is on these photos!

 

Just trust me- it’s cool, and worth the effort of the fussy cutting.

Awesome for vacation photos.

 

Great for action shots! Check out the skateboard popping out of the frame!

 

And pretty spectacular for everyday shots, too.

 

A pretty cool way to make a custom, personalized WOW! factor in your home or office decor.

 

Grab some scissors and create your own one-of-a-kind 3D art!