Hi guys, Nadine here today with a fun hologram viewer and free cut file. I came across this project from a tutorial which used an old cd case, a stanley knife, graph paper and tape. I was super keen to try it out, but I instantly thought that surely it would be quicker, easier and neater to do this with the help of my Silhouette.
This is a fabulously fast project - you can be playing with hologram videos in just 6 minutes from clicking the link here. I think it's a great toy for the summer holidays and it could even become a Science lesson, as it's an example of an illusion called Pepper's Ghost .
What you’ll need:
- Silhouette
- Clear acetate
- Free Silhouette Compatible Cut File
- Smartphone / tablet/ laptop
STEP ONE: Download and Cut
Rather than cutting each side separately, I designed the cut file to be a single shape, included all the necessary fold perforations. I even added a little tab so there is no glue or tape needed.Download the Free Silhouette Compatible Cut File and open it from within Silhouette Studio. Select the size you’d like to use and send to cut. If you haven’t cut acetate before, do a test cut to check your settings. I used the following settings on fairly thin overhead projector film:
Blade 2, thickness 33, speed 8
STEP TWO: Assemble
Fold along the perforations and insert the tab into the slot. The shape will be a square pyramid with the tip cut off.
STEP THREE - Play Hologram Video
Search for ‘Hologram Video’ on Youtube and place your viewer in the middle. The video will have the same video repeated on 4 sides of the screen. Your viewer will reflect each of these into the centre, giving a 3D hologram effect. The best effect is when viewed at eye height in a darkened room.
FINISHED PRODUCT
This was quite a tricky project to photograph as I haven’t mastered filming in low light conditions!
I hope these snaps give a sense of the effect - it's much better in real life.
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What a fabulous project, I'll HAVE to make one of these as soon as. Thanks for the cut file too. Just one question - How thick is the acetate you used?
ReplyDeleteHey Janet, the acetate doesn't have a thickness listed, it was just WHSmith Overhead Projector Film. Good stuff to have in stock for making transparent boxes and other fun things, I think acetate might be my new obsession!!
DeleteI wonder if this will become your most viewed project! Thanks Nadine. Such a clever idea, but so quick to make with a Silhouette - a perfect combination.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this and am going to make a couple to take with me to give to the kids when I see them, they will be blown away by it. Thank you Nadine
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. I saw one on my facebook feed a while ago but didn't know that 1. it would be so easy to make and 2. it would actually work! I'm amazed. I'm making these for everyone I know. Magic.
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