DIY Paper ShanHaiJing Vending Machine | Paper Art Creativity #Shorts #Papercraft

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The video, in a short-form format, shows the entire process of building a mini vending machine inspired by the “Shan Hai Jing,” using only cardstock, colored paper, a black marker, glue, and scissors. The creator begins by drawing and cutting out the main template: a rectangle that, once folded and glued, becomes the machine’s casing. She adds front and side windows to display illustrations of mythical creatures and uses the marker to draw exterior details that mimic a real machine, such as the coin slot and the dispensing button.

Next, she assembles the internal mechanism. She cuts paper strips that transform into a rotating drum where small illustrated cards featuring beings from the “Shan Hai Jing” are placed. This cylinder is attached to an axle made from a toothpick or a strip of cardboard, allowing it to spin from the outside. The creator reinforces the joints with glue, making sure the drum turns smoothly so that, with each rotation, a card drops into the exit compartment.

The final moments are devoted to decoration. She colors the mythological creatures with markers, attaches a top sign that labels the machine as the “ShanHaiJing Vending Machine,” and adds aesthetic details in gold and red to give it a traditional Chinese flair. The demonstration culminates by inserting a toy coin, turning the crank, and watching how an illustrated card slides out, showcasing the functionality of the papercraft design. The result is an easy-to-replicate paper art piece that combines Chinese mythology, DIY creativity, and the interactive charm of a mini vending machine

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