October 04, 2019
Hamsa DIY - Jason Koons @jason_koons
Protect yourself with this amazing Hamsa design by Jason Koons. The Hamsa is a protective sign bringing its owner happiness, luck, health, and good fortune.
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Supplies
K26 Black Fit Grip Knfie
K4 Swivel Knife
Slant Point Tweezer
Super Sharp Double Honed Blades (#11)
Self Healing Cutting Mat
1mm Hold PUnch
Canson Indigo Blue Paper (98lbs)
Tracing Paper
Ruler
Pencil
Rubber Cement
Rubber Cement Eraser
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Process
1. Begin my Drawing a Hamsa template on tracing paper. Focus mainly on the outline of the hand, the eye, and the lotus flower leaves. Once the template is ready make a photocopy onto regular white paper. Cut the photocopy out so that it can be attached to the back of blue Canson paper.
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2. Using rubber cement, attache the photocopied drawing to the back side of the blue Canson Paper. Work quickly so that the rubber cement doesn't dry while applying.
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3. While waiting for the rubber cement to dry, test out some different cutting designs on the tracing paper template.
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4. Begin by cutting the details of the eye.
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5. Use the K4 swivel knife for longer curved cuts around the eye.
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6. Once the eye is cut out, the Hamsa should look something like this.
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7. Next, cut the leaves of the lotus flower. Use tweezers to remove off-cuts if needed.
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8. Start cutting the fingers next. Try to work as evenly and symmetrically as possible.
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9. Find repetitive shapes to cut as fill for the remaining compartments of the Hamsa.
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10. Using the 1mm hole punch, add holes around the edges of the Hamsa.
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11. The Hamsa can be left alone and framed at this point if desired! If you want to take your artwork to the next level, follow the upcoming steps.
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12. Carefully peel the photocopy paper away from the blue Canson paper using tweezers.
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13. Cut around the holes on the edge and carefully remove the finished Hamsa with the tweezers.
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14. Now you are finished and ready to frame!
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Want to see more designs by Jason Koons? Visit his Instagram