My latest model is a cute little bee!

I felt I needed to do something a little simpler compared to my previous models as well as make something that was completely my own design. I also decided to make this my first “premium” model as well, a term I’m not thrilled with to be honest, but it was the only thing I could think of at the moment. I still plan on making free models though, so don’t worry if you don’t have money to spend on papercraft! Generally, going forward if anything I make is based of an existing copyrighted design it will be free and if it’s my own design there will most likely be a price attached to it. Anyway, back to talking about the bee!

I was mostly inspired by the beehive in my sisters backyard. She let a local apiarist store a hive there this summer and it was very interesting to say the least. Whenever I was over there visiting I would spend some time observing them coming in and out of the hive. It’s oddly calming watching a bunch of tiny insects go about their tiny lives. At a glance, it seems like chaos but at the same time you know there is a function and purpose to it. Hundreds of tiny bees, each with a task to perform in order to keep the hive functioning. They don’t need to be told what to do or how or when to do it, they just instinctively know. I’m still not really sure why, but thinking about that is what felt so calming.

I also figured that each bee must be pretty content in its role in the hive which is what I tried to convey in my papercraft pattern. I gave it a small like smile that says “I’m happy” and small little legs that look like they’re relaxed and dangling. Combined with the bulging eyes and rotund body these features result in a bee that looks like it doesn’t have a care in the world, content to just go about it’s tasks.

Thanks and happy crafting,

The Papercraftsman