federico tobon

Maker | Artist | Cat lover

Where to find me:

[federico tobon @wolfCatWorkshop]

Made this video exploring morphing patterns with a pinch of Escher, a dash @cs_kaplan and a good serving of @CuttleXYZ

https://t.co/AmqT1IxCBk

[Can Bal @canbal]

If you are a maker, I highly suggest you check out @CuttleXYZ and the really cool examples demonstrating the power of the app that @wolfCatWorkshop presents

[federico tobon @wolfCatWorkshop]

A short interview I did with @VoyageLAmag where you can learn among other things that:
* I once wanted to be a writer
* How living as an immigrant between two languages made me lean into making pictures
https://t.co/rlKlzHgBUb

[federico tobon @wolfCatWorkshop]

More contrasting pages between grids and illustrations. I increased the line “wobble” on the grids and it makes it look like quilted fabric which I like. I had fun doodling the shapes coming out of the cat’s hand.
Also really digging that "Imperial Purple" by #DanielSmith

[federico tobon @wolfCatWorkshop]

This sketchbook page shows how I’m often pulled in two directions: geometric patterns and hand-drawn stuff. I wanted to see what I could do with a simple grid, the lines are a little wobbly and the heavy granulating watercolors make it look more organic, I like that contrast.

[federico tobon @wolfCatWorkshop]

I really like the way this drawing of our cat Shiro turned out. Sometimes these fast ink and watercolor sketches manage to capture the feeling with just a few gestures, they can feel almost like snapping a casual picture.

[federico tobon @wolfCatWorkshop]

New public post on my Patreon page. This is part of a recent series where I’ve been creating diy laser cut kits. I honestly have no idea what this particular one is good for 😅 but you know, sometimes creative work follows strange paths 🐍

https://t.co/VKPm6oVraY

[federico tobon @wolfCatWorkshop]

Looking for advice:
I’ve been using Mailchimp for a while but I find it a bit heavy handed and clunky for my use case. And I want something simpler.

Thinking about TinyLetter or Substack (though I don't intend to charge for it)

What do you think, any other options?

[federico tobon @wolfCatWorkshop]

The watercolor blobs come first - as random as possible and often with some colors I’m interested in mixing. Then I fill in the shapes with a black pen. It feels odd to outline watercolors so hard but I like that they are little self contained windows of weirdness.
#sketchbook

[federico tobon @wolfCatWorkshop]

I’m a little overwhelmed with the current explosion of social media platforms so I decided I’m going to go back to the basics for a little bit. I’ll be posting pictures of my sketchbook(s) the way I used to do.

[DigiKey @digikey]

This week on Maker Update: a necklace with a staring problem, a laser powered mosquito swatter, moire play, and a giant #3Dprinted mechanical hand.

🤩: @MakerProjectLab @VoxelMatters @AnyTechnology @wolfCatWorkshop @instructables @adnarimnavi @makerio

[Cuttle @CuttleXYZ]

We just released a Polygon Box template. You can customize the number of sides (make it a hexagon, octagon, etc) and the height, diameter, and material thickness. @wolfCatWorkshop recorded a tutorial video on our YT.

[federico tobon @wolfCatWorkshop]

@PilotPenUSA @CuttleXYZ @cricut Thank you @PilotPenUSA !

[federico tobon @wolfCatWorkshop]

Sometimes you just want those lines to go away with a little hot air.

#SVG pattern designed using @cuttleXYZ
#frixion Pen by @PilotPenUSA
#CuttingMachine by @Cricut
#watercolors
#artHack

[Cuttle @CuttleXYZ]

In case you missed @wolfCatWorkshop's workshop on Origami-Inspired Earrings, we posted a recording of it
📹 https://t.co/uQUWG9NRxd

[federico tobon @wolfCatWorkshop]

Plastic pieces keep on breaking on this old soda stream and I keep on reinforcing them with brass bits and screws (brass is easy to cut and form). I feel like it's some sort of functional steampunk. Soon enough I'll be adding wooden handles and top hats on the poor thing.

[federico tobon @wolfCatWorkshop]

I had fun trying out different paints with this video.

[Cuttle @CuttleXYZ]

The video tutorial by @wolfCatWorkshop shows the process from start to finish, plus tips on choosing acrylic paints (3/3)
https://t.co/cXPdnX5tsl

[federico tobon @wolfCatWorkshop]

It does fill me with joy when I get to show up on Maker Update! 😊 Thank you @donald!

[DigiKey @digikey]

📣 Just announced @MakerProjectLab Maker Update is out!

This week: AdNose 👃 @github 手工耿Handy Geng @wolfCatWorkshop @CuttleXYZ @firepixie @adafruit @simongeist @elevenlabs @Makerio

[Cuttle @CuttleXYZ]

🆕 Mask Modifier in Cuttle is super fun with the pen plotter 🌀

#plottertwitter #axiDraw

[Cuttle @CuttleXYZ]

NEW VIDEO - @wolfCatWorkshop shows how to make a laser cut Moving Panorama "Crankie" toy. Free template and full assembly video here: https://t.co/Hks1ASbkPr

[federico tobon @wolfCatWorkshop]

This project was originally shared on @instructables and those instructions still work quite well if you prefer text and pictures for assembly
https://t.co/YXwuvedp3n

I also updated this project with the video and template. Hope you have fun with it!

#crankie #crankieFactory

[federico tobon @wolfCatWorkshop]

I updated the crankie project with a new template made with @CuttleXYZ . Now you can specify any material thickness and change other dimensions to make it your own.

Thanks to @SueTruman1 for all the inspiration!

Tutorial Video: https://t.co/r53rNL5z4I

#crankie #laserCutting

[federico tobon @wolfCatWorkshop]

The template also let's you generate a printable PDF with your own image for making the scroll! 📜

If you are using @Procreate I'd recommend a canvas size of 1.6" by 31", export a single JPG and upload here to generate the PDF

https://t.co/r7nF1CTb0f