What crafts can be made from paper without glue and scissors?

Such an interesting thing as a stationery knife, by historical standards, appeared not so long ago. This is a rather practical and useful tool that many people love. But this did not happen right away. Essentially, a small, handy tool that you can keep in your pocket can perform a variety of small tasks. It finds its purpose in quite wide areas.

Stationery knife RG-331.

It is not for nothing that it is called universal; it is really suitable from construction to simple manipulations of an office worker. And in some situations, it simply becomes an indispensable assistant. The tool is quite simple, but like any thing, it has little secrets. You need to be able to use it correctly, and the result of the work will exceed all your expectations.

What is a utility knife used for?

It can be used in everyday activities in the following areas:

• cutting paper and cardboard of different densities - for letters or postcards;
• cutting fabric for sewing;
• trimming wallpaper, if there is a need for it, but the scissors are dull or cannot be used;
• cutting drywall, linoleum, foam insulation material, etc.;
• caring for garden plants.

Subject to existing rules for working with a stationery knife, its use will make it easier to work with cutting materials.

Pillow made from an old sweater

Beautiful original shaped pillows always look great as decoration.

To create them you will need:

• sweaters;
• pins;
• scissors;
• needle;
• threads;
• pillow filling;
• thin paper;
• sewing machine;
• pencil.

On a sheet of paper, draw a cloud so that the bottom part is even.

Cut out the stencil, place it on the sweater and attach with pins.

We cut out a blank from the sweater and remove the paper.

We sew the two parts of the sweater together, leaving a small hole for filling the cloud. Fill it with material and sew up the hole.

The result is beautiful, soft, handmade throw pillows.

What does it consist of?

The design of a stationery knife is a combination of three elements:

• blade retainer that holds it;
• steel blade. It must be made of high-quality metal;
• frame. This element is made of plastic or metal; in professional models it is supplemented with an anti-slip handle, which increases the safety of its use.

Innovations can be added to them to increase the comfort of using the tool. Their presence affects its cost.

Manufacturing instructions

Factory models of cutters sold in stores, even in standard configuration, will cost a large amount. The price of models offered on the market starts from 20,000 rubles. Such conditions are not beneficial for purchasing a tool for home use or a small workshop, and it will be used extremely rarely.

To begin with, the main body of the instrument is designed, which everyone chooses for themselves. The main attribute of the machine is manufactured - a roller knife for sheet metal. The material from which the part is made directly affects the durability and performance of the unit. As mentioned above, the strength characteristics should be significantly higher than the similar characteristics of the material being cut. Otherwise, the minimum problem will be a low-quality cut, forcing the craftsman to clean and process the edges of each cut piece.

Scheme for assembling a roller knife

Do-it-yourself roller metal shears are mostly made from bearings. Sharpening the ends of the part forms the cutting surfaces. The main roller, connected to the drive, is attached directly to the handle. The lower one is installed on the fixed lower part of the machine. If you have skills in processing iron alloys, manufacturing such a device will take a maximum of a little more than a week, including setting up the unit.

Kinds

The tools under consideration can be divided into several types depending on the scope of application:

• paper - for working with thin material;
• standard - most often used when working with cardboard and denser consumables;
• construction - necessary for carrying out repair work;
• scalpel - necessary for fine work and sharpening pencils.

The main differences in the listed mechanisms may be reflected in the size specified for a stationery knife or the thickness and length of the blade.

Stands for sweets from plates

Surely every home has old plates and various sets that are no longer relevant. They can be used to make original stands for desserts and other sweets.

In this case, we only need:

We turn the plate over, which will serve as the base for the stand. Apply glue to the rim and place a second plate on top. Lightly press it for just a few seconds to secure it more securely.

By experimenting with the colors and shape of the plates, you can make a variety of original coasters.

You can also use cups or even glasses.

To create coasters from dishes, not only plain products are suitable, but also colored ones.

And of course, the stand in classic white color is an excellent solution for parties and other events.

How to properly break off the blade of a stationery knife?

Due to active use, the cutting edge of the knife gradually becomes dull. To return it to its former sharpness, you need to break off the segmented blade of a stationery knife. Many people try to do this with tools and the knife becomes unusable. This happens because people don't know how to do it right.

Meanwhile, manufacturers have provided for how to break off the blade of a modern office knife without damaging it. For this it is enough:

• find special markings on the blade;
• remove the back cover and place the blade into the hole in it;
• pinch it and, with a little force, break off the blunt segment. It will remain in the back cover, you need to throw it away and replace the cover.

Knowing how to properly break a dull blade of a stationery knife , you don’t have to be afraid that the tool will be damaged in any way.

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DIY paper crafts without glue and scissors

To make paper crafts with your own hands without glue and scissors, you need to study the assembly diagrams or follow the step-by-step instructions.

Craft “Heart”

DIY paper crafts without glue bring a lot of joy to the one who makes them and the one for whom they are intended. A paper heart will make a cute gift or Valentine's card.

The inflatable heart looks very interesting and original. You need to prepare one square sheet of double-sided red paper.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Fold the square vertically and horizontally. Fold it in half.
2. Bend the corners up. They should not touch the fold line.
3. You will get a triangle that needs to be turned upward. Fold the free edges to the sides of the triangle and straighten them immediately: you should get clear fold lines.
4. Along these fold lines you need to bend the corners inward on both sides.
5. All sharp corners in the craft must be carefully smoothed out with your fingers.
6. Turn the heart over to the front side and blow into the hole that remains near the sharp end.

The beautiful heart can be attached to the lid of the box or hung on a string to make a hanging decoration.

Step-by-step guide to making the Dove craft

• Prepare a square piece of double-sided multi-colored paper (or white).
• Roll diagonally.
• Then again diagonally, you get a small triangle.
• From the opening side of the triangle, the corner component on the left folds towards the corner component on the right.
• The same is done in reverse.
• Turn and fold the top to the bottom, similar to the reverse.
• Open the folds, now these sides need to be bent inward (pressed with your fingers), also with the second part.
• Fold one opening fragment along the strip (it is already there, the fold occurs freely), also from the back.
• Turn the craft over and start making the head.
• Use your finger to press inward in the center.
• The tail part turns on itself.
• Open the bent part of the tail and bend it in half at the top.
• Draw the eyes.
• The dove is ready.

Safety precautions when working with a utility knife

Since the tool is dangerous, you must follow the instructions:

• keep the device locked;
• extend the blade only a few segments;
• keep your left hand away from the cutting edge;
• place a board when cutting materials;
• transfer the tool only with a hidden blade.

By following the rules for using a utility knife, you can protect yourself from injury. In addition, when the blade runs out and needs to be replaced, you need to follow the instructions. You must act carefully. Knowing how to disassemble any stationery knife and then reassemble it, you can extend its service for a long time.

Idea No. 3: decorative hanging “Crow” for the garden

If you only find one large old pair of scissors in your toolboxes, they can also be used for garden design. The “Crow” pendant, in which scissors serve as one of the main elements, looks very unusual and impressive. Additionally, the following materials will be required:

• iron rim from an unnecessary barrel;
• a piece of metal rod;
• two large diameter nuts.

All work is done using a vice, hammer, turbine and welding machine. First, the rod is cut into pieces of the required length - 4 long and 9 short. The legs of the future crow are welded from two long and eight short ones. They are attached to the rotation axis of the scissors.

The two remaining long rods are then bent and welded to the heels of the blades to form a crow's tail. The nuts are welded together and placed on the base of the upper blade - these will be the eyes.

The resulting “crow” is placed inside the rim and welded to it. A loop is made from the remaining small piece of rod, from which the pendant can be hung on any suitable hook.

1. If all materials are the same color (or equally rusty), they do not need to be painted. Such a pendant will look especially brutal, and even somewhat antique. If the parts look uneven, it makes sense to prime the finished product and go over it with metal paint.

A little history

In the old days, when there was no Internet yet, people sent paper letters by mail. A stationery knife was invented for the purpose of unpacking envelopes. He was very sharp and got the job done. But the problem was that when it got dull, there was no way to give it the same edge. First, a replacement blade was invented. This was already progress, it became dull - replaced it.

But a little later than the mid-20th century (the exact date is unknown), a Japanese inventor came up with a breaking blade. There is no need to change it entirely; the tip breaks off, and you again have a fully functional stationery knife in your hands. This invention was put into mass production and they were right: a stationery knife for paper of this type was snapped up like “hot cakes.” Later it became clear that this design and simplicity of the product can be used not only for working with paper, but also in many industries.

Time passed, and new and more thoughtful variations of the stationery knife appeared. They began to receive an increasingly wider range of uses. You can easily find which option suits your needs. Today they are produced in various forms. The handle of such knives comes in three types:

1. Plastic, the most common type of handles. But they have a small disadvantage. With prolonged use, plastic tends to wear out, and a small “play” appears, which will interfere with operation.

Stationery knife made of plastic.

2. The knife is made of metal; it has a reinforced structure that, with proper care, will last for many years. They are used for construction purposes; they can cut thicker surfaces than paper.

Metal stationery knife.

3. Wooden, rather rare types of handles, but they also have their uses. Fits quite well into the expensive interior of the executive's office. Or, if you work with electricity, it is better to also choose a wooden handle, in this case safety comes first.

Wooden stationery knife.

It is clear that the knives themselves exist, of different sizes and blades, for each variety. They are also sold wider or narrower. The thickness (butt) of the blades can also be of different sizes, so make no mistake when purchasing. Recently, very miniature products have become popular, and they also manage to build a pencil sharpener into them.

SMART DISPENSER FOR INCREASED EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY

All new knives from Hultafors are packaged in a clever spring-loaded dispenser that holds up to 10 blades. The dispenser fits inside the handles of Hultafors Utility knives, so a sharp blade is always at hand. A smart feature is the location for using the blades on the back of the dispenser.

— This prevents old blades from clogging the workspace and causing injury if cut. A small improvement that could help create safer workplaces, says Håkan Karlsson.

Selection rules

To get the most benefit and even enjoyment from using a utility knife, no matter what you need it for, it is important to pay attention to its blade.

• A width of 7 mm or less is ideal for using the knife for its intended purpose, be it cutting thin paper or sharpening a pencil. This option is not suitable for any construction work; it will not even be able to cut the wallpaper correctly the first time.
• A 9-mm tip is, in principle, universal and the most common case; it is precisely that assistant tool in any field. If you do not have clear preferences regarding the scope of application, then this will be an excellent option for you.
• The wide blade, 18 millimeters wide, usually comes in a large rubberized housing and does an excellent job not only of wallpaper, but also of wires. Simply put, this is an excellent choice for renovation work.

To choose a knife individually for yourself, first of all decide on the area of ​​use, depending on which you should pay attention to large or small blades. If this issue has already been resolved, just take the knife in your hand. And if it lies comfortably, you like the way it feels, and is firmly fixed, then it’s your choice.

If you want to please a loved one or colleague, you can buy not only a beautiful knife, but also a whole gift set. Often this knife comes with a stylized set of pencils, pens and other office supplies.

Before purchasing, make a test cut on the paper to make sure that you are completely satisfied with the functionality.

Experts recommend not buying any tool, even the most convenient and fashionable, if it uses any metal other than stainless steel. Otherwise, such a product will not last long.