Paper shopping is a fun way to waste time. You can do it either in advance or while you are out shopping! There are many paper shops that will ship to your home, making it easy to get your paper fix.
This article will go into detail about how to make shopkins out of paper, so let’s get started!
How to Make Shopkins Out of Paper
The easiest way to make shopkins is by printing off some cute patterns and laying them on top of a hard surface such as cardboard or shelf-surfaces. You can then use your fingers or special products such as glue and stickers.
Once the sheets are stuck down, you can start cutting and creating your shopkins! Some ways to make your shopkins more unique is by adding clothes or accessories, letting them sit or fold them into their shape, and varying their sizes.
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Decide what colors you want to use
When creating your Shopkins, choose a color scheme that you like. For example, you can make your Shopkins in red, blue, and green. Or choose some that are unknown such as the Creature Clamors.
What colors you choose does not matter for this tutorial, as we will only be making Shopkins out of paper. But if you want to add some exciting details to your Shopkins, then these colors may be worth investing in.
Creating a new age group with just three or four basic colors is a way to cheapen the cost of creation. For example, creating a set of six reds or blues would cost less than creating a set of five greens and one white.
When choosing which characters to put into your set, listen to their unique characteristics such as the sea creature Creature Clamors or the quirky baker Pimpupkin.
Use one color for the base layer
While most paper dolls have a black base, you can use any color as the main layer. The only rule is that the color must be visible!
You can use either Ambrox or Play-Doh to create your dolls. We recommend using Play-Doh, as it is easier to handle and creates better shape and texture for your dolls.
Ambroxx does not hold the right temperature to bake your dolls so we recommend using Ambrox if you want some different shapes and styles.
To make them easier to handle, we recommend using soft cloths or towels instead of cardboard boxes or trays. Soft materials will prevent my hand from holding the doll, which is what causes the shape of the face is not long enough.
Use different layers of color for highlights
This is a very rare skill, but be able to compose a Shopkins character is the most beautiful way possible. You can use different shades of paper to create your highlights, so don’t be afraid to try!
Many people use vellum or typing paper as their main material for their Shopkins. Using high-quality crinkled paper like those found in a notebook can give you some nice highlights.
It is also possible to use heavier matte paper like that used for writing materials or craft supplies.
Use different shades of one color for shadows
There is a reason why some makeup artists call white the perfect base color. It allows you to create different looks with your Shopkins eyes and cheeks. You can even mix and match colors for all of these features!
We suggest using either very light or very dark shades of blue, black, and gray for your Shopkins makeup. The primary color may be brighter to attract more attention!
Using a primer to set the skin tone is a great way to experiment with your Shopkin’s look. A light primer can be used on all but the bottom row of models, where a darker one can be used.
Mixing blush and inner cheeks hollow out is another way to experiment with their look. Use some natural looking tones that are not necessarily bright or strong as the main makeup style.
Add texture with crumpled paper or tissue paper
If you are able to find very soft, crumpled tissue paper or newspaper, you can create the iconic Shopkins bodies. If not, then you can still try making your shopkins!
To give your Shopkins extra legs or feet, add a few inches of crumpled tissue paper or newspaper down the center of each Kid. This will help give them support when they stand.
To make the heads and bodies, fold a piece of paper in half lengthwise and then roll up with some additional folds. To create the eyes and mouth, cut a small section of the same material long enough to create an eye socket and lips.
Make sure all your edges are neat and clean
If the Shopkins you are making out of paper and glue are very fashionable, then you can add some Accessories. There are many ways to make them!
If your Shopkins do not have any accessories, you can cut some off of their coats to make them look more unique. Or find a ribbon or material that looks like both and sew it on.
You can even take some Paint and create paint breasts or paint vaginas! That would be fun to do.
Make sure to take your time to create great memories with your Shopkins! Doing something cute and special will help keep them happy and excited about being in the world.
Add stickers for detail
Add in some stickers or attach foam pieces to make Shopkins out of paper. Both of these ways can help add more detail to your Shopkins!
Stickers can be printed on paper or applied by fusing them together. If you want more height, add another sheet of paper. If you want them bigger, add some more stickers!
Foam pieces can be cut and glued together to make a shape. These shapes can be painted or cut and glued onto the head.
Both ways are great ways to make your Shopkins extra fancy!
Bullet point ended here. There are many more ways to make your Shopkins extra fancy so stay tuned for more tips in the future.
Capitalize on popular characters or themes
Once you’ve built your Shopkins collection, it is time to start looking for new characters to add to your collection. You can do this by finding the character theme or character that all Shopkins share in common.
For example, most Toy Story characters belong in the construction and engineering category, so you would look for construction items and equipment to add to your Shopkins. Or check out the gym theme that all of the Dolls have.
These themes are on account of how each Doll works and how they are portrayed on TV and in the media.
The majority of doll manufacturers use these conventions when creating their characters, so if you do not have a lot of money to spend, then you can still build a good collection.