r/stringart

This time I tried something more colorfull

I’ve been building a mobile app called “Echo String Art” that converts photos into real string art weaving instructions.

It generates:

- thread paths

- nail maps

- printable guides

- interactive weaving steps

Here are some screenshots from the current version. I’d genuinely love feedback from people who actually create string art.

Hi everyone,

Since you gave so much love to my previous post (thank you so much for the 3.5k views and all the upvotes in the first hour!), I decided to sort through the rest of the box and share part 2 of my 20-year-old paper embroidery journey.

These pieces focus even more on layered geometric logic, shifting colors, and complex intersections. Looking at them now, I can see how obsessed I was with finding the perfect balance between different thread tensions. It was a hell of a lot of trial and error back then!

It's pretty wild to see how well the thread survived two decades in a dark box. Thank you again for all the nostalgic stories and kind words on the last post—it really motivated me to document these properly!

Which pattern or color combo from this batch is your favorite?

Hi everyone,

I was doing some deep cleaning at home and stumbled upon a box containing my old projects. These are paper embroidery (string art on paper) pieces that I created over 20 years ago.

Back then, I didn't have detailed online tutorials; it was just pure geometry, a needle, and colored thread. It’s fascinating to look back and see how I managed to maintain symmetry and tension before I moved on to the much more complex, multi-hour anime portraits I do now. Some pieces are simpler, while others show my early attempts at more intricate patterns.

Even though my current work involves significantly more labor—sometimes over 20 hours per piece—these "retro" works hold a special place for me as a reminder of where my passion for this hobby began.

Does anyone else remember this technique? Did you ever try something similar in school or as a hobby?

I’m back with another paper embroidery project! This time it’s Yor Forger.

The Tech: > Just like my last piece, I used a recycled cake box for reinforcement behind the A4 paper. This extra stiffness allowed me to pack the thread density even tighter, especially in her hair and the black dress details.

The Process:

It took 26 hours from start to finish. I worked in segments to avoid getting lost in the thousands of holes I had to pre-pierce. It’s a slow, meditative grind, but the 3D texture of the thread on paper is something I can’t get enough of.

Any tips for what character I should try next with this technique?