Caroussel - SB Paper, Geli Print & Sarcasm

Created: January 16, 2023
Modified: February 16, 2023

A friend introduced me to this Carousel structure... What fun. I started making it with the geli print paper in the size on the directions... but I thought that was a bit large and I wanted something smaller... so did the calculations (see bottom of page) and created one 2"h instead of 3" (approx 6" dia)

So I made the scrap book paper one (with ugly paper...) to see if it would work. YES!! So then I wanted to do one with calligraphy and created the sarcasm one also with the 2" dimensions.

This is the scrapbook paper from a pad.  By flipping the the sections you get 4 different views.

I'm really happy with my sarcasm Carousel...

I used Michael's cardstock.

I'm also still using my Pressure Release monoline style writing.

Words: I came, I saw, I forgot what I was doing, retraced my steps, got lost on the way back. Now I have no idea what's going on.

Some people call me crazy. I prefer Happy with a twist.

I really don't mind getting old, but my body is having a major fit.

Scientists say the universe is made up of protons, neutrons and electrons. They forgot morons.

The original was created with a 3" x 10" piece of paper scored at 3", 6" and 3 3/4" leaving a 1/4" for gluing the triangle closed.

To calculate my dimensions I drew a straight line 3 3/4" (base line). Found the center point and drew a perpendicular line up then from one of baseline end points moved my ruler (or compass)  to hit the perpendicular line at the 3" point of the ruler. I drew a parallel line from the 3" line with a  2" dimension. Then measured where it hit the baseline which for my 2" figure was 2.4".

To calculate the length of paper add your side dimensions (3" + 3" + 3-3/4" + the gluing section 1/4") 

You can create a larger structure just by elongating the 3" lines and drawing a new baseline parallel to the original.

Follow the instructions that were given. Remember the height of your paper will be the same as your 2 side lengths to create a square when folded closed.

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