Archetypes 02
The Sequel
This series, a follow-up to Archetypes 01, was created several years later. Itโs really in this type of work, right at the edge of abstraction, that I find the most satisfaction.
Sometimes solutions come in a few minutes. But most of the time, itโs the result of a long iterative process.
From Square to Rectangle
One particular difference from the previous series is the use of a rectangular grid instead of a square one. First, just to switch things up a bit, as they say. But also for a practical reason: 99% of paper sheets, cardstock, cardboard, and other sheet materials (plywood, metal, acrylic) come in rectangular formats, at least here in North America.
Itโs therefore much easier to optimize material by working with a rectangular module rather than a square one, which helps reduce waste, cost, and offcuts. And that economy is not only financial, but also philosophical. In my practice, simplicity and economy of means are at the core of everything.
That being said, Iโll never deny my love for the square. Letโs just say this is an alternative path.
Models by Difficulty
Youโll find templates and instructions to create 12 models of varying complexity.
They are presented in a more or less increasing order of difficulty.
So if youโre new to this, Iโd recommend following the numbered sequence.
Models 1โ4 (81โ84)
Difficulty โโโโโ
Definitely the easiest to cut and fold.
Models 5โ8 (85โ88)
Difficulty โโโโโ
Still quite accessible.
Models 9โ10 (89โ90)
Difficulty โโโโโ/โโโโโ
Here, folding is not so much the issue. The challenge lies in the cutting details, with the presence of many stair elements. Because Iโm very kind, Iโve included two versions, with and without stairs, as you can see in the images.
Models 11โ12 (91โ92)
Difficulty โโโโโ/โโโโโ
These are more demanding, both in cutting and folding. Iโve also included two versions to simplify the cutting, but the folding challenge remains ๐
Card Templates Included
If youโre like me (or more importantly, like my lovely High Priestess), youโre constantly buying and writing cards. And like everything else, prices go up while the selection goes down. So, professional deformation kicked in, and I started making my own.
Because, as Iโve already mentioned, Iโm very kind, Iโve included pre-formatted, ready-to-print templates that you can use to create your own cards.
For Each of the 12 Models, you Get
โข ย ย A card template, with an image of the finished model on the front and folding instructions on the backย
โข ย ย The model formatted to fit the card dimensionsย
โข ย ย An envelope template (though standard envelopes will work just fine)
More Card Templates
If you're really into sharing the joy, have a look at these other card projects
Learn more in the Cutout Card Sets post
Or go directly to the template pages here:
