Decorative crafts will open the channel of the potential of fantasy flowing out of you, corked by the abyss of everydayness decades ago. The procedure for generating a tiny miracle with one's own hands gives rise to drunkenness by occupation and a conviction of the need to complete the undertaking, despite the difficulties and obstacles that arose in the process. It is not scary if the initial result is a simple trinket with crooked corners and sloppy gluing. Looking at it, you will plunge into the unknown depths of creativity. The first attempt at needlework will become a wild, uncharted world, sometimes frustrating, but overwhelmed by a thirst to study and alternately explore its fertile regions. Having indulged in an unusual hobby, you will get a chance to boast to your friends with gleaned skills and non-trivial achievements. Do not lose the opportunity to test yourself in an unusual hypostasis, and you will be rewarded with rich impressions.
The basis for future creations can be taken paper, glass, plastic, stone, wood, plywood, epoxy resin, fabric and threads. Crafts are made through drawing or improvisation. In paper projects, the drawing function is performed by a diagram or a thorough algorithm for assembling individual parts into a single whole. When building a realistic model of a paper machine, the scaling of the components and the procedure for combining them play a paramount role, a detailed guide cannot be dispensed with. A papier-mâché sculpture only requires the shape you want to create. In sketchbooking, it is better to use a combination of template and creative fiction. For crafts made from natural and synthetic raw materials at the initial stages of manufacturing, a product plan is absolutely necessary. The volume and intricacy of the processing of materials compels one to build on sketches until acquired mastery allows one to be guided only by imagination, acquired skills and intuition.
Crafts for the garden
Cottage is a quiet corner of eternal stability. Even the long arms of omniscient duties cannot reach the cloister of village coziness. Office and family turmoil go around this little Eden. It is not surprising that you want to add attractive exterior elements to it yourself. Old bald tires covered with quality paint will shine with a charming novelty. They will try on the role of a cheerful fence or a children's swing. Wooden crafts will look reliable and majestic, whether it is luxurious garden furniture or miniature, decorated with carved pendants.Flat decorative stones will allow you to form an artificial pond, an alpine hill, to fill up paths that gracefully pass through the garden. It is easy to find application for any materials at hand, having them in sufficient quantities. Anything will help to decorate a garden site, beginning with the remains of building materials and ending with accumulated garbage.
Fancy birdhouses or do-it-yourself feeders
The usual device for feeding birds will become a stylish accessory and will attract the envious glances of neighbors and passers-by. The original design boasts products in the form of:
dollhouse;
cartoon characters;
authentic houses of different nations;
wicker baskets;
household items adapted for feeding trough;
entirely made from Lego constructor.
The procedure for building a birdhouse will be as follows:
Find out which birds are the most common in your area. Based on the information received, determine the dimensions of the finished product. Pay particular attention to the diameter of the hole or perch;
Choose material that is affordable by finance, available processing tools and the level of your skills;
Make an initial sketch;
Translate the sketch into a full-size drawing;
Cut or grind parts according to the outline of the scheme;
Fasten elements of crafts;
Decorate a feeding trough, achieving the correct surroundings.
Crafts from wood
Garden furniture - large-scale and multifunctional crafts. Tables and stools are used for their intended purpose and for extraordinary purposes. If it’s scary to sit on your creation, and a glass of water placed on the table immediately indicates differences in the length of the legs - do not worry. Place flower pots, funny sculptures on your headset, and your failure will become a vivid attribute of a summer cottage. Diversify the interior of the house with personally designed elegant photo frames and panels. Loved ones will approve your hobby. Wreaths on the door are not a traditional Western tradition.The custom of decorating the entrance is a trend of Slavic peoples. Summer residents already envious of the beauty of your site will melt when they see how cordially they are greeted from the very entrance. The wreath symbolizes the power of the celestial luminary; one look at its impeccably circular shape is enough to appease.
Crafts from cement
Cement is a strong and reliable material. Having acquired silicone forms with the letters of the alphabet, pour cement into them and get the opportunity to decorate the site with any word or phrase. Stone letters are suitable for use as supports, supports or fences. Concrete balls decorating numerous squares and parks are accessible to everyone, however, in a slightly reduced version, taking a battered useless ball as a form. Cement candlesticks look spectacular along the edges of paths in the garden. If your beloved neighbor is still not imbued with your hospitality and decided to appropriate the decor elements for yourself, you can strengthen them with the same cement, protecting against such nasty incidents.
Having the shape of a suitable configuration, absolutely any sculpture will come out of the mineralite.
Master class openwork ball for the garden
If a designer minimalistic country house, coupled with unpretentious stone blocks, looks like a hospital building, cement balls must fix the panorama with grace and filigree. The process of making an openwork ball for the garden using a ball, cement and rope is painted in detail.
Get a strong balloon or a rubber baby ball;
Inflate it;
Replace the cement with sand in a proportion of two to one. By adding more sand, you will find that the product crumbles and disintegrates;
Dip the rope into the solution, leaving one tip on top;
Starting from the postponed end, wind the rope in cement onto the ball, trying to distribute the tilt angles and layers of overlap evenly;
When the mixture hardens, burst the ball and pull it through the hole between the winding rings;
The result of the work will be a sophisticated elegant lace sphere.
Crafts from fabric and thread
Various natural or synthetic materials are used for applications, creating artificial flowers, tack and coasters, amulets, fabric installations. You can master all the techniques associated with stitching flaps, just by completing the construction of a soft toy.
First, we prepare a sketch or look for a finished product, the tailoring of which you want to produce;
We draw the shape of all the details of the craft;
Scale the elements of the pattern in full size;
Circle the contours of the resulting components on the fabric;
Cut the workpiece;
We sew the front and back sides of the toy parts, attaching them with the front parts.
Do not forget to leave a hole for inverting fragments.
We stuff the components turned upside down with cotton, foam rubber or polystyrene;
It remains only to carefully sew up the remaining holes and connect them into the finished product.
Glass Bottle Crafts
Throw away used glass containers? Inadmissible squandering. The variety of colors of the bottles, their brilliance and transparency, rounded shapes resembling a female silhouette make these vessels an ideal option for decorating a summer residence. After decoupage of the former shelter of wine, you can use it as a vase, flower pots, street lampshades. The asymmetric separation of the lower and upper parts of the bottle will allow both to be used as candle holders. Not sure how to cut glass? Fifteen minutes of work and no fancy tools.
Take a thick, preferably woolen thread and moisten well in a combustible mixture (alcohol, vodka, paint);
Wrap with a thick layer of thread the contour along which you are going to divide the container;
Set the thread on fire and let it burn well. In the process, twist the bottle along the horizontal axis so that the glass is well heated;
As soon as the thread burns out, quickly dip the vessel in cold water.It will crack at the location of the thread;
The edges of the resulting parts should be treated with sandpaper, so that when you put a candle inadvertently not get hurt.
Crafts from metal cans
From cans you can make a convenient shelf for small parts in the garage, assemble a suitable organizer for the kitchen, twist pictorial charms from tin strips. Large aluminum barrels are decorated with waterproof paint and are used for cooling on a hot day if there is no pond or river nearby. You can instantly make a lamp out of a metal food can if Ilyich’s lamp sticking out of the wall is no longer inspiring. The algorithm is simple:
Bend a piece of solid wire into the shape of a mirror stand;
Cut two holes on the opposite sides in the middle of the can, thread the tips of the stand into them and twist them tightly;
Make a hole in the bottom of the can, with a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the cartridge;
Insert the cartridge and screw in the lamp.
Check the insulation of the wires well. It can save your life!
Crafts from cereals, coffee and pasta
Products made of small elements soothe and relax during the manufacturing process, put the nervous system in order, and let the whole being feel how individual elements are combined into one. They show how insignificant one detail is compared to their combination. From cereals, coffee and pasta, excellent mosaics are obtained.
First, fragments of the composition need to be colored. Macaroni and light cereals are painted with gouache or watercolor. Other components are suitable acrylic;
Lay out the components of the craft by color;
Put the selected illustration on the working surface, paint or mark where you plan to use which shade;
Cover the areas of the same color with a thick layer of paste, place the treated croup of the corresponding color on them, wait until the craft dries;
Repeat the previous paragraph until the end of the work.
Crafts from plastic bottles and disposable tableware
Plastic items are durable, flexible and durable. Of these, even a schoolboy effortlessly makes a pretty piggy bank, casket, tree, turns dishes into a colorful animal or insect. The availability and low cost of plastic utensils allows you to collect masterpieces: carnival masks and costumes by imposing parts on the part. Scales of a fabulous little mermaid or armor to a brave knight for celebrating Halloween and New Year are simple.
Paint plastic spoons from a spray can;
Draw at the bottom of the decorated clothes a straight line along which colored scales will pass;
Glue with a pistol spoons in a row, as close as possible to each other;
Impose layer by layer, slightly shifting to the side;
At the end of the formation of the suit, the handles of the spoons protruding from above are carefully trimmed.
Crafts from natural materials
Nature is a generous soul. She presents the best materials for needlework at any time of the year, throwing them right under her feet. Alas, not everyone knows how to dispose of her wealth. The hit parade of cute autumn artifacts made by hand opens with a bear made of cones.
Choose the largest of the available cones and fit it under the body;
Glue four identical pine gifts as paws. Depending on the junction, our clubfoot can sit, stand, or even wave five;
We take a more rounded bump for the head and two small for the ears;
We draw a pretty face.
Acorns are wonderfully suitable for creating boats and men. The “cap” of the pod acts as the nose of a frigate. A match serves as a mast. Parts of the body of people and animals from acorns are also connected by matches. Dried leaves of different colors, covered with paint, leave magical autumn prints on paper. Ikebans combine many natural elements - there is something to experiment with. Great bouquets come out of dried flowers.
Origami
The origami technique allows you to carry out fantastic metamorphoses - turn flat faceless sheets of paper into any three-dimensional shapes. Kusudama (a ball of flowers) is an example of modular origami, suitable for any style of room. Modules tapering from the second end when glued form flowers. And those, in turn, are connected into a ball.
Having determined how many petals are needed for the flower, and how many flowers are included in the composition, calculate the number of blanks for the modules;
Add all the modules to the model of manufacturing technology presented;
Expand the flat structures, making them voluminous, smooth the folds where they should not be;
Combine the resulting petals into whole plant buds;
Gather a straight ball with the help of threads so that the narrow parts of the modules are in its center.
Conclusion
Needlework is a secret new life in which you become a completely different person, discover hidden talents hidden under the guise of everyday life. This is a hobby that will help to decorate the cottage, give it more comfort. DIY items are characterized by high functionality, characteristics that are inherent in your character and personality. You will show your grandchildren in your old age not paychecks from a highly paid place of work, but a model of a fighter, created over several months. Attracting all your relatives and friends to your hobby will be especially valuable. Inspire them on their own creations. Crafts will cause pride in your loved ones for your and your own achievements. A summer cottage, decorated with the fruits of hard work, will gain an individual design and harmony with the surrounding nature.
Decorative crafts will open the channel of the potential of fantasy flowing out of you, corked by the abyss of everydayness decades ago. The procedure for generating a tiny miracle with one's own hands gives rise to drunkenness by occupation and a conviction of the need to complete the undertaking, despite the difficulties and obstacles that arose in the process. It is not scary if the initial result is a simple trinket with crooked corners and sloppy gluing. Looking at it, you will plunge into the unknown depths of creativity. The first attempt at needlework will become a wild, uncharted world, sometimes frustrating, but overwhelmed by a thirst to study and alternately explore its fertile regions. Having indulged in an unusual hobby, you will get a chance to boast to your friends with gleaned skills and non-trivial achievements. Do not lose the opportunity to test yourself in an unusual hypostasis, and you will be rewarded with rich impressions.
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Varieties and variety of crafts
The basis for future creations can be taken paper, glass, plastic, stone, wood, plywood, epoxy resin, fabric and threads. Crafts are made through drawing or improvisation. In paper projects, the drawing function is performed by a diagram or a thorough algorithm for assembling individual parts into a single whole. When building a realistic model of a paper machine, the scaling of the components and the procedure for combining them play a paramount role, a detailed guide cannot be dispensed with. A papier-mâché sculpture only requires the shape you want to create. In sketchbooking, it is better to use a combination of template and creative fiction. For crafts made from natural and synthetic raw materials at the initial stages of manufacturing, a product plan is absolutely necessary. The volume and intricacy of the processing of materials compels one to build on sketches until acquired mastery allows one to be guided only by imagination, acquired skills and intuition.
Crafts for the garden
Cottage is a quiet corner of eternal stability. Even the long arms of omniscient duties cannot reach the cloister of village coziness. Office and family turmoil go around this little Eden. It is not surprising that you want to add attractive exterior elements to it yourself. Old bald tires covered with quality paint will shine with a charming novelty. They will try on the role of a cheerful fence or a children's swing. Wooden crafts will look reliable and majestic, whether it is luxurious garden furniture or miniature, decorated with carved pendants.Flat decorative stones will allow you to form an artificial pond, an alpine hill, to fill up paths that gracefully pass through the garden. It is easy to find application for any materials at hand, having them in sufficient quantities. Anything will help to decorate a garden site, beginning with the remains of building materials and ending with accumulated garbage.
Fancy birdhouses or do-it-yourself feeders
The usual device for feeding birds will become a stylish accessory and will attract the envious glances of neighbors and passers-by. The original design boasts products in the form of:
The procedure for building a birdhouse will be as follows:
Crafts from wood
Garden furniture - large-scale and multifunctional crafts. Tables and stools are used for their intended purpose and for extraordinary purposes. If it’s scary to sit on your creation, and a glass of water placed on the table immediately indicates differences in the length of the legs - do not worry. Place flower pots, funny sculptures on your headset, and your failure will become a vivid attribute of a summer cottage. Diversify the interior of the house with personally designed elegant photo frames and panels. Loved ones will approve your hobby. Wreaths on the door are not a traditional Western tradition.The custom of decorating the entrance is a trend of Slavic peoples. Summer residents already envious of the beauty of your site will melt when they see how cordially they are greeted from the very entrance. The wreath symbolizes the power of the celestial luminary; one look at its impeccably circular shape is enough to appease.
Crafts from cement
Cement is a strong and reliable material. Having acquired silicone forms with the letters of the alphabet, pour cement into them and get the opportunity to decorate the site with any word or phrase. Stone letters are suitable for use as supports, supports or fences. Concrete balls decorating numerous squares and parks are accessible to everyone, however, in a slightly reduced version, taking a battered useless ball as a form. Cement candlesticks look spectacular along the edges of paths in the garden. If your beloved neighbor is still not imbued with your hospitality and decided to appropriate the decor elements for yourself, you can strengthen them with the same cement, protecting against such nasty incidents.
Master class openwork ball for the garden
If a designer minimalistic country house, coupled with unpretentious stone blocks, looks like a hospital building, cement balls must fix the panorama with grace and filigree. The process of making an openwork ball for the garden using a ball, cement and rope is painted in detail.
Crafts from fabric and thread
Various natural or synthetic materials are used for applications, creating artificial flowers, tack and coasters, amulets, fabric installations. You can master all the techniques associated with stitching flaps, just by completing the construction of a soft toy.
Glass Bottle Crafts
Throw away used glass containers? Inadmissible squandering. The variety of colors of the bottles, their brilliance and transparency, rounded shapes resembling a female silhouette make these vessels an ideal option for decorating a summer residence. After decoupage of the former shelter of wine, you can use it as a vase, flower pots, street lampshades. The asymmetric separation of the lower and upper parts of the bottle will allow both to be used as candle holders. Not sure how to cut glass? Fifteen minutes of work and no fancy tools.
Crafts from metal cans
From cans you can make a convenient shelf for small parts in the garage, assemble a suitable organizer for the kitchen, twist pictorial charms from tin strips. Large aluminum barrels are decorated with waterproof paint and are used for cooling on a hot day if there is no pond or river nearby. You can instantly make a lamp out of a metal food can if Ilyich’s lamp sticking out of the wall is no longer inspiring. The algorithm is simple:
Crafts from cereals, coffee and pasta
Products made of small elements soothe and relax during the manufacturing process, put the nervous system in order, and let the whole being feel how individual elements are combined into one. They show how insignificant one detail is compared to their combination. From cereals, coffee and pasta, excellent mosaics are obtained.
Crafts from plastic bottles and disposable tableware
Plastic items are durable, flexible and durable. Of these, even a schoolboy effortlessly makes a pretty piggy bank, casket, tree, turns dishes into a colorful animal or insect. The availability and low cost of plastic utensils allows you to collect masterpieces: carnival masks and costumes by imposing parts on the part. Scales of a fabulous little mermaid or armor to a brave knight for celebrating Halloween and New Year are simple.
Crafts from natural materials
Nature is a generous soul. She presents the best materials for needlework at any time of the year, throwing them right under her feet. Alas, not everyone knows how to dispose of her wealth. The hit parade of cute autumn artifacts made by hand opens with a bear made of cones.
Acorns are wonderfully suitable for creating boats and men. The “cap” of the pod acts as the nose of a frigate. A match serves as a mast. Parts of the body of people and animals from acorns are also connected by matches. Dried leaves of different colors, covered with paint, leave magical autumn prints on paper. Ikebans combine many natural elements - there is something to experiment with. Great bouquets come out of dried flowers.
Origami
The origami technique allows you to carry out fantastic metamorphoses - turn flat faceless sheets of paper into any three-dimensional shapes. Kusudama (a ball of flowers) is an example of modular origami, suitable for any style of room. Modules tapering from the second end when glued form flowers. And those, in turn, are connected into a ball.
Conclusion
Needlework is a secret new life in which you become a completely different person, discover hidden talents hidden under the guise of everyday life. This is a hobby that will help to decorate the cottage, give it more comfort. DIY items are characterized by high functionality, characteristics that are inherent in your character and personality. You will show your grandchildren in your old age not paychecks from a highly paid place of work, but a model of a fighter, created over several months. Attracting all your relatives and friends to your hobby will be especially valuable. Inspire them on their own creations. Crafts will cause pride in your loved ones for your and your own achievements. A summer cottage, decorated with the fruits of hard work, will gain an individual design and harmony with the surrounding nature.