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throwaway_7274
Like something straight out of the old internet. Beautiful work.
Paracompact
These are exquisite. I wonder what drew this artist to this medium? What made him sit down and commit himself to such constraints? It certainly doesn't look like the kind of thing one does casually. Did it come to him in a dream? Did it evolve slowly as a pastime since boyhood? Did he think it would help him stand out from other sculptors?
DrDeese
Looks amazing, like it would work!
quaddoggy
This guy gets serious bonus points for all the typography incorporated into the objects. Even if he didn’t include it the amount of detail is amazing.
fitsumbelay
the tiny typography too, per photos in the post
fitsumbelay
pretty incredible, but to keep saying it's "just paper" and "only paper" is a bit disingenuous. yes, it's paper but there's an unmentioned extra thing going on that makes it look like a particular _type_ of paper. I see @Exoristos' suggestion of stacking; makes sense if true. Really nice, buttery/creamy effect from gluing who-knows-how-many layers. Still ... pretty incredible work
rackp
There is something genuinely stirring about what humanity builds when looking up to technology, be it a symbolic creation or a feat of engineering. I am deeply fond of these paper gears.
tellwilhelm
These objects could literally earn millions as pieces of art. All they would need is a gifted agent to chat up the galleries.
supermatt
How on earth does one cut the letters out so small? Any links would be most appreciated!
aa-jv
It kind of makes me wonder why we don't see 3D-printers which use paper pulp as the building material .. when I was younger we learned to make our own recycled paper by building the pulp from scraps, and it was an intriguing and inspirational process.

Imagine a 3D printer that you place underneath the shredder tray, add a bit of water too now and then, and come back later to find a nicely printed recyclable widget and/or grommet for much fun.

IAmBroom
Probably because the fibers are so irregular that they would easily jam small applicator tubes. Large extrusions could be done, but the drying times would significantly increase.
smartmic
Something like this can only come from Japan. It's more than just craftsmanship; it's deeply rooted in the culture. Impressive!
atentaten
Amazing! I wonder what type of adhesive is he using, and how does he apply it?
istjohn
I would imagine wheat or rice paste.
vatsachak
I do not have the stillness required for intricate work.

I remember spilling acid all over myself in the chem labs in college.

Luckily for us brutes we have math and programming