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Uglydoll Snowflakes! It’s not difficult. These are among the easier snowflakes to make including templates! Tools: Printer, scissors, X-Acto knife. Here’s how. a) Print out the template. b) Fold the paper. This seems simple, but it’s not as simple as you’d think. c) Cut out the dark portions and unfold! Uglydoll Template http://giantrobot.com/snowflake/babotemplate.pdf http://giantrobot.com/snowflake/icebattemplate.pdf Tips: The cleaner you fold, the better the result. When using the X-Acto, cut layer by layer. Don’t attempt to cut through the entire piece at one time. How to fold the paper. Photo 3 is the front – Photo 4 is the back
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Giant Robot Presents Work and Non Work An Exhibition by Susie Ghahremani. Susie Ghahremani’s work is eye catching and quickly heart warming. Her painting style is smooth and echoes her life long interests in nature, animals, music and patterns. Ghahremani graduated from RISD in 2002 and continues her own business, “boygirlparty” in various forms including gift items, crafts and more. This exhibition, Work and Non Work (the title borrowed from an album by Broadcast) “emphasizes the experimentation and play of my miniatures and drawings that I’ll be showing juxtaposed with the framed pieces.” An opening reception for Susie Ghahremani will take place from 6:30 – 10:00 PM on Saturday, November 17th 6:30 – 10pm. Exhibition: November 17th – December 5th 2012 Reception: Saturday, November 17th, 6:30 – 10:00 PM GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025 http://gr2.net/ For more information about Susie Ghahremani, GR2, or anything else:
Eric Nakamura Giant Robot Owner/Publisher
eric@giantrobot.com
(310) 445 9276
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It wouldn’t be October without Julianna Parr’s annual Gothtober project, the best online Halloween advent calendar out there. We’re almost half-way through! Day 1 with Bob Baker’s Marionettes is a special kick off. Most people rank Halloween at the top of their “favorite holiday” list, and it’s not even one you get a present for! Is it the chance to dress up as a slutty ear of corn? Or maybe you prefer to humiliate– I mean, dress up your dog as Yoda. Your children are also fair game. Why let them choose their costume when you can act out your fantasies and dress them up as Frida Kahlo? You can explain who she is when your daughter might care in about 15 years. Halloween is the holiday you never have to outgrow, and it’s a great dry-run for your next San Diego Comic Con Masquerade. You too can be a part of Gothtober 2013 – well, not yet, but you can start planning ahead. Julianna Parr, lovingly known to her pals as JP, is a creativity curator. Gothtober is a collection of projects ranging from film, craft, cooking, music and animation. JP brings out the best in people who like to make things fun. She’s had weekly practice for over a decade in Silverlake, at Akbar’s weekly Craftnight, where she mentors attendees through accessible projects with a special theme as the venerable Craft Captain . If you’re not in the Halloween spirit yet (or you just can’t decide what you’re wearing to those parties you’ve been invited to) check out Gothtober.com, or drop in on Craftnight and get inspired. And… it’s okay if you want to dress up as slutty food, or if you want to be a Furry for a day/night. No one’s gonna judge you until November 1st.
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JANM Kokoro Craft Boutique. Congrats. That’s Rodney Kageyama and Tamlyn Tomita below. Rodney was the MC of the day.
People lurk and check out the gear on the tables. The event was fun.
Kat Rivera shows off the bag of buttons she purchased through the vending machine at JANM.
Japanese American National Museum 100 N Central Ave (yes, either address works) Los Angeles, California, 90012 United States Showcase and sale of unique, high quality, handcrafted, artist designed merchandise. Craft items for sale include: origami art, unique jewelry, kimono fabric clothing, handbags, silk/yarn scarves, ceramic and miniature bronze sculptures, cultural t-shirts, stationery, glass art, and much more! Free admission to Japanese American National Museum exhibitions with craft show purchase ($5 minimum) (September 30, 2012 only). On the Plaza: Yuujou Taiko will perform at 12PM. Shoppers can take the Metro Gold Line to the Little Tokyo Arts District~1st & Alameda. (Cash or Checks please) Sponsored by Friends of the Museum. For more information, email: kokorocraft@gmail.com (JANM – Kokoro)
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