10 Lieu Jia Qian 

 Today, we traced the contour drawing of our self portrait based on the outline of the lightings and shadows. Everyone have different contour.

We traced our contour drawing/outline on a drawing paper using carbon paper.  I found it easy and efficient to trace the exact same outline on a new piece!

We have to traced out our face feature on a piece of cardboard today, the process might be a little hard and confusing, so I have to label each face feature to prevent confusion when cutting them

Today we have to assemble our cut out face features. I thought it was easy to cut out the features from the cardboard, but turns out it is quite hard to cut using a scissors. The product came out a bit weird as the eyes were too small too cut exactly the same shape, if i have more time, I hope I could have more patience in cutting the eyes so it would look more alike.

 Today, we used a piece of cardboard to cut out the hair backing and hair frame(not shown in the picture

After making the hair frame, I started designing the hairstyle using corrugated cardboard. I learnt that we should add layering to the hairstyle and curve the corrugated cardboard so it will look more natural and more realistic. 

After putting the hairstyle on the hair backing, the teacher-Ms Ng, also gave an idea on putting velcro to stick the hair and face together (velcro on the hair backing and hair frame). Overall, I was quite happy with the hairstyle because it actually looks like my actual hairstyle. However, the only thing I'm a bit disappointed is how big my face look with few amount of hair on the picture. If I have more time, I hope I can put more layering on the hair.

 Today, I have a bit more time in class, so I  managed to add some colours and layering on the hair. I added a darker tone of brown because I really like my hair to be brown!

 I happened to come across a cheongsam design and my cardboard pattern looked like that design of cheongsam, so I made a cheongsam using my cardboard. I was surprised that it actually turned out quite well! :)

I cut out the flower patterns on the cardboard I have and  pasted on the shirt I made.  I added details like lines so it looked more like a cheongsam, I'm quite satisfied with the detail!

I decided to add another colourful outfit design for the cardboard portrait. I decided to add a more colourful design and less casual.  I made use of the cardboard from cococrunch and pretz. 

I added folds on the clothes to add pattern and texture on the clothes so it will look more 3D. Overall, I'm quite satisfied how the shirts I made look!

Lastly, I added velcro on the head and hair. It is removable so I could add another head/hair when needed! It would not fall off easily too, it is a very useful and helpful material to stick things together!

I attached velcros at the back of the body to stick the shirt with the body. I also added a stand so that the portrait can stand on its own.

This is the final look!