IVMVI t1_iye1rw8 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Put that bitch in a clear block of epoxy and put it on display, preserve it for a lifetime! That's a lot of work you put in, it's an impressive piece.

Dinco_laVache t1_iye256e wrote on November 30, 2022 at 6:33 PM

Yeah but all you have to do is shake the whole thing and it’ll still erase, even in epoxy.

IVMVI t1_iye2gh1 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 6:35 PM

Fuck, I'm an idiot and didn't think that one through. Glad you're on the team

NoAlternative2913 t1_iyeutcp wrote on November 30, 2022 at 9:37 PM

Should have used a LiteBrite

Pikajane OP t1_iye2999 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 6:34 PM

Thank you! I use a moderately different method to make my art permanent which you can see here if you're interested! Long of the short of it is I gut the Etch A Sketch and take out all that pesky extra aluminum so you can shake it all you want now without worry!

IVMVI t1_iye2x9z wrote on November 30, 2022 at 6:38 PM

That's really cool, and I'm so happy to see you using proper PPE! That stuff would mess your lungs up!

I'm super impressed by your unique medium and artistic talent, thanks for sharing

dataminer-x t1_iye6ghy wrote on November 30, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Cool! I wonder if you could put a backlight in there? Would it do anything to the image?

Pikajane OP t1_iye9ldw wrote on November 30, 2022 at 7:21 PM

There are other artists who have experimented with adding lights inside an Etch A Sketch with super cool results! It's akin to a Jack-o-lantern. Here's one example using black light paint from my friend /u/etchartist