Review Fix Exclusive: Erin Mathewson Talks Paper Engineered Pop-ups and Maker Faire Coney Island

October 5, 2023 Patrick Hickey Jr. Technology 0

Review Fix chats with Erin Mathewson, who discusses her paper-engineered Pop-Ups and involvement with this year’s Maker Faire Coney Island.

Review Fix: What do you make?

Erin Mathewson: Paper Engineered Pop-ups – often Coney Island or Sideshow Themed.

As well as Printmaking, Illustrations, Jewelry and many other things.

My Etsy shop name is called “Erin’s Etceteras” because I make so many different things so it’s etc, etc, etc.  

Recently I have been focused on making my illustrations move and pop with paper engineering.

Review Fix: Why do you make it?

Mathewson: I love figuring out new ways to make my illustrations POP!

It’s a constant learning process and fun figuring out the different paper engineering techniques and mechanisms to create a specific movement or structure.

Coney Island is my favorite place and is an endless supply of inspiration. 

Review Fix: What are your goals with it?

Mathewson: I’m always trying to learn more techniques and push myself to create more interesting pieces.

I hope this workshop shows people they really can create something truly unique and special with just a few cuts and folds. Even simple folds can create a big impact and really make something pop.

Review Fix: What do you plan on doing at this year’s Maker Faire?

Mathewson: I will be demonstrating some of the basic principles of Pop-up paper engineering with some examples of various simple V-folds. There will be three Coney Island-themed templates that people can choose from to assemble their own pop-up as well as blank cardstock and drawing materials if people choose to create their own pop-up design. 

Review Fix: Where can people find out more?

Mathewson: My website is erinmathewson.com and my Instagram is @erinsetceteras 

October is Popuptober on Instagram so I’ll be posting lots of pop-ups this month and following Popuptober is a great way to learn more about popups by seeing what people create every day.

All skill levels can participate. 

Review Fix: What’s next?

Mathewson: I hope to continue to teach more workshops as well as exhibit my work. You can also find me vending in Coney usually at the Coney Island Brewery or Coney Island USA. 

https://erinmathewson.com/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx203VYu0RV/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/erinsetceteras

https://coneyisland.makerfaire.com/maker/entry/72/

About Maker Faire Coney Island: 

Maker Faire Coney Island is a one-of-a-kind interactive event that celebrates the ingenuity and passion of makers across diverse disciplines. With a rich lineup of exhibits, workshops, and demonstrations, the event promises to inspire, educate, and entertain attendees of all ages. The event is set to take place from October 6-8, 2023, at various iconic venues within Coney Island.

Get Your Tickets Now: Ticket Purchase 

Follow us on the following social media sites for the latest updates and sneak peeks.

Website: https://coneyisland.makerfaire.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makerfaireconeyisland/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MakerFaireConey

Volunteer options available – earn free tickets & merch: https://coneyisland.makerfaire.com/volunteer/

Schools & NFPs get free 8’x3′ tables while space is still available – please sign our call for makers: https://coneyisland.makerfaire.com/call-for-makers/

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About Patrick Hickey Jr. 14313 Articles
Patrick Hickey Jr. is a full-time Assistant Professor of Communication & Performing Arts and Director of the Journalism program at Kingsborough Community College and is the chairman of the City University of New York Journalism Council. He is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of ReviewFix.com. He's also a former News Editor at NBC Local Integrated Media and National Video Games Writer at Examiner.com where his work was mentioned in National Ad campaigns by Disney, Nintendo and EA Sports. Hickey was also the Editor-In-Chief of two College Newspapers before he received his BA in Journalism from Brooklyn College. Hickey's work has been published in The New York Daily News, The New York Times, Complex, The Hockey Writers, Yahoo!, Broadway World, Examiner, NYSportScene Magazine, ProHockeyNews.com, GothamBaseball.com, The Syracuse Post-Standard, Scout.com and the official sites of the Brooklyn Aces and New York Islanders. His first book, The Minds Behind the Games: Interviews With Cult And Classic Video Game Developers was released in April 2018 and is chock full of interviews with legendary developers. His second book in the series, The Minds Behind Adventures Games, was released in December 2019. His third book, The Minds Behind Sports Games, was released in September 2020. His fourth book, The Minds Behind Shooter Games, was released in March 2021. The Minds Behind Sega Genesis Games and The Minds Behind PlayStation Games were released in 2022 and The Minds Behind PlayStation 2 was published in January 2023. Hickey is also a contracted comic book writer, currently penning his original series, "Condrey," as well as "The Job," "Brooklyn Bleeds" "Dem Gulls" and "KROOM" for Legacy Comix, where he serves as founder, owner and Editor-in-Chief. Hickey Jr. is also a voice actor, having starred in the 2018 indie hit and 2019 Switch, PS4 and Xbox One release, The Padre (also serving as English language Story Editor), from Shotgun With Glitters. The sequel, The Padre: One Shell Straight to Hell was released in February 2021- Hickey also served as a Story Editor and Lead Voiceover performer. He has also done narration and trailers for several other titles including The Kaiju Offensive, Relentless Rex and Roniu’s Tale. Hickey is also the lead voiceover performer on Mega Cat Studios’ upcoming title WrestleQuest, responsible for nearly 90 characters in the game, as well as Skybound's Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood, where he voices both Dracula and Renfield, as well as several other characters. He also stars in Ziggurat Interactive’s World Championship Boxing Manager 2, where he performs the VO of nearly every male character in the game. He also worked on the Atari VCS’s BPM Boy.

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