DIY balls of thread and PVA glue: step-by-step instructions with photos

Materials for making a ball from threads and PVA glue

You will need:

Glue

When using high-quality glue, the structure will be smooth. Craftsmen advise using furniture PVA with o, there should be no lumps or foreign inclusions in it. When dry, emulsion glue looks unnatural, like a transparent cocoon.

Threads

For greater effect, take wool threads of different shades. Choose a rich palette combined with high strength. Depending on what kind of ball you want to get, choose very thin cotton threads, more durable ones, or wool yarn.

Needle;
Balloon;
Scissors for cutting out small parts.

Necessary materials for production

At the initial stage, you should prepare the components required for work.
The great advantage of such a product is that the materials for the creative process can be found in every home. If not available, some parts can be found in any store at a low price. Materials and tools:

threads;
glue;
balloon;
petrolatum;
brush;
scissors;
unnecessary newspapers;
apron and gloves;
elements for decoration.

Which threads to choose

When choosing the main material, you can choose any familiar products.

For a more durable ball, it is recommended to use threads with a dense texture. Thin ones quickly lose their shape. This may cause dents to form on the surface of the finished accessory. The best choice would be yarn.

The color scheme depends on personal preference. For greater attractiveness, you can use several shades that combine with each other.

What kind of glue will you need?

Glue is required for fastening. Here it is recommended to use silicate or PVA

composition. They do not leave streaks and do not acquire a yellow tint after drying.

When choosing PVA, it is better to make a special composition that will accurately secure the structure. This is due to the fact that the product may lose its shape. To prepare the composition you will need 100 ml of glue, about 30 ml of warm water (2 tablespoons) and 50–70 grams of sugar.

Petrolatum

Vaseline is necessary during the preparatory process. It will help prepare the air preparation for a small transformation, and upon completion, it can be easily removed.

Help: Vaseline can be replaced with sunflower oil.

It is important to follow simple rules

Prepare your workspace by laying down an oilcloth to prevent the table from getting dirty. Also cover the surface where you will dry the crafts with newspaper. Attach a bar above it to which you will hang the workpieces.

Buy large balls, they are more durable.

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Keep in mind that the volume of decoration depends on the number of turns on it. Leave very small gaps for beauty. Do not overtighten the work; uneven distribution will distort the ball of thread and glue and balloons.

Use plastic containers with an open top - a glass, a bowl. Thread a needle and pierce the bottom. Pour glue onto two fingers. Pull the thread through the glue. Remove the needle.

There is another way - pour PVA into a deep plate, unwind the thread from the skein and immerse it in glue until completely saturated. Then start wrapping the ball. Constantly wet the dry part of the thread in the adhesive mixture.

Now you know how to wrap a ball with threads and glue. All that remains is to decorate it. Soak the workpiece well in the glue, turning it on all sides to soak it. Immediately sprinkle with glitter or sequins. Cover the windowsill with oilcloth and lay the balls out to dry.

Do not crush or touch them. Once the threads have hardened, take a blunt instrument, such as a wooden stick, and carefully pry up the edge and separate the inflated balloon. After piercing with a sharp needle, remove the remaining latex. As you can see, making a ball of thread and PVA glue step by step is quite simple, it is important to adhere to the technology.

What you need for work

Most of the materials you need to make jewelry can be found around the house. Even if you don’t manage to find everything you need at home, then you shouldn’t be upset - all the materials can be bought in the store, and they are inexpensive.

So, to work you will need:

glue;
threads;
air balloons;
cream or Vaseline.

Glue

The question of what glue to use for the balls is important. You need to pay special attention to his choice. PVA or paste is best for the job. It is not recommended to use regular office glue as it will not hold the threads together well.

The easiest and most convenient way is to use pure PVA glue. After drying, it does not leave sloppy marks and does not spoil the appearance of the finished product.

If desired, you can make a paste from PVA glue. To do this, add 50 g of water and 5 tablespoons of sugar to 10 g of glue. When using thick threads, it is recommended to add starch to this mixture - it will make the ball stronger and harder.

Threads

To figure out which threads to use for balls of thread, you need to decide what kind of product you want to get in the end. If you need small balls, you can use regular sewing thread or floss. If the balls must be large, then it is best to use fairly thick yarn.

If you don't have any yarn, you can unravel an old, unnecessary jacket.

In order for threads that have already been in use to become smooth and beautiful, they need to be slightly moistened and tightly wound around a book or chair legs. When the yarn is completely dry, you can use it for work.

If you were unable to find threads of the desired color, you can purchase a can of paint and paint finished products.

Balloons

The size of the balloons must be selected depending on the size of your decorative thread balls. If you want to make them very small, then the balloons can be replaced with regular pharmacy fingertips. However, you need to take into account that after inflating they must have the correct round shape.

Wedding balls made of yarn

Decorating a wedding event is always a responsible process. Light and beautiful balls look fashionable in rooms with high ceilings or outdoors.

Large balls look voluminous, but weigh little, which is why they can be placed on tables, trees, or on the ceiling.

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To create an atmosphere of celebration and romance, you will need simple materials:

PVA glue;
Air balloons;
Thick threads;
Needle.

Decide on the size and inflate the balloons to the size you need. Lubricate the surface of large balls with Vaseline or cream. Pierce the bottom of a plastic cup, pour glue, and pull a thread through it. Wrap the balls tightly with thread and leave them to dry in a warm place for a day.

When the threads are dry and hard, pierce and remove the balls.

You can leave the wedding balloons as is, or you can decorate them with flowers, ribbons and even garlands.

Preliminary preparation of the ball and threads

After preparing the tools, you can proceed directly to preparing the ball and threads. This stage cannot be ignored, since the final result of the lampshade largely depends on it.

Threads

For a more comfortable application, it is recommended to pour the glue (or adhesive mixture) into a small but deep bowl. Unwind the threads themselves and distribute them carefully.

Being careful, place the material in a container with a solution. This is necessary so that the structure of the threads is thoroughly saturated with glue. This will ensure a tight fit to the balloon, a strong structure and reliable fixation.

The basis

Let's move on to the basics. The balloon is inflated to the required size . When carrying out a creative procedure for the first time, it is recommended to make small accessories.

Special attention should be paid to the density of the product. It should be quite stable and durable. The tail is tied into a strong knot.

The surface itself is carefully treated with Vaseline or oil. To protect your hands and clothing from stains or stains, it is recommended to use an apron and rubber gloves. When applying the preparatory solution, use a soft brush.

A bowl

Making a bowl out of thread is a fun activity, and you can make any kind of bowl this way.
However, it will be fragile and can only be taken from the side or under the bottom. Prepare the place, cover the table with newspaper.

You will need:

Any small diameter plate with low sides.

Cling film
Thin wool thread
Glue
Scissors

Christmas balls made from chewing candies for the New Year

You will need:

foam ball
ribbon
pins
hot glue
small chewy candies or marmalade
scissors.

1. Take a foam ball and use glue to glue a piece of ribbon to it and thread it with a pin on top so that you can later hang the ornament on the Christmas tree.

2. Start adding glue drop by drop and gluing the candies or marmalade (or pieces of marmalade) to the ball.

* Instead of sweets, you can glue almost any decorations: buttons, sequins, small tinsel, etc.

Master class with photos step by step

Measure the circumference of the bowl and cut the rope to three times that length. Wrap the plate in cling film so that there is no excess left and turn it upside down.

Pierce a plastic container with a needle and pour in glue. Lay the yarn on top in the form of a pattern for the future craft.

Set the blank aside for 20 to 24 hours in a warm room with low humidity. Remove the container and remove the film. The resulting bowl is filled with light objects

What can be made from a ball of thread?

A thread ball is a universal workpiece for creativity. They look impressive as an independent decorative element as hanging New Year's or wedding decorations.

You can make a garland from balls with a diameter of 5–7 cm. To do this, string the blanks on a thread or fasten them to the light bulbs of an electric garland.

You can make a dish to store creative materials. Cut a large diameter ball in half. Cover the edges with tape. Spray the bottom with a spray bottle and press down a little to give stability. Coat the craft with several layers of varnish.

By fastening balloons in different combinations you can make decorations for a children's party. If you connect 5-6 elements in series, you get a caterpillar. Cheburashka or Mickey Mouse can be obtained by attaching two smaller ones at the top to a large element. You can make a snowman out of three balls of different sizes by attaching the balls together from largest to smallest.

Decorative elements - beads, tinsel, stars, bells

Roll a cardboard cone and glue its edges; it will serve as the basis for the Christmas tree. Cut off any excess. To easily remove the finished tree from the blank, wrap it in foil.

Pierce the bottle of glue and pull the thread through. Wrap the cone evenly from bottom to top clockwise. Leave small distances so that the structure is stable.

Remove the Christmas tree from the base when it has dried in a dry room. Decorate with New Year's tinsel, bows, snowflakes, wrap it with a ribbon, and put a star on the top.

A ball of acorn caps for a Christmas tree for the New Year

You will need:

acorn caps
acrylic paint and brush
foam ball
jute rope
thin wire (floristic, for example)
thin tape
glitter (optional)
PVA glue
hot glue.

1. To paint the foam ball, choose a color close to the color of the acorn caps. You can skip this step. It is only needed to hide the white color of the ball.

2. Start adding hot glue drop by drop and attaching the acorn caps. You can pierce the foam ball a little with these caps. Glue the hats as close to each other as possible, but don't worry too much - there will still be gaps, and that's normal.

3. Make a loop from the wire, twist the ends and screw them into the ball. Now you can cut the rope and thread it through the loop to hang it on the tree.

4. You can also make a bow out of ribbon and hot glue it to the top of the balloon.

5. You can apply PVA glue to the outer parts of the acorn caps and sprinkle glitter on the glue.

Snowman made of balls

This fun winter figure won't take much time to complete.

Take the following materials:

balloons;
white and orange or red yarn;
needle;
glue;
beads or beads for eyes;
buttons;
pieces of fabric;
thick paper.

Prepare your work area. Wind up four layouts.

For the body you need a ball larger in volume than the others, for the head - a smaller one, and for the arms - two very small ones. Roll a narrow cone out of thick paper and wrap it in film. Wrap the nose blank with red or orange thread. Secure the tip of your nose well.

After 6-8 hours, when the threads are completely dry, pierce the balls. Connect the shape one by one. Glue the smallest parts on the sides.

Sew the carrot nose to the snowman's head with white thread. Cut a rectangular piece of red fabric and hang the scarf on the figure.

Glue two beads onto the pre-marked spots for the eyes. Add black buttons. Sew a triangular cap onto your head.

If you will be hanging the figurine, sew a loop to the topmost ball. It is advisable to spray coat a large toy with varnish for durability.

Beautiful balls made of paper strips for the New Year.

Option 1.

You will need:

colored cardboard
scissors
stapler

1. Cut a sheet of colored cardboard into several identical strips.

2. Fasten all the strips with a stapler. First, cross two strips at right angles and fasten them, then add two more strips diagonally and also fasten (you can use glue).

3. Bend each strip in turn and secure the ends.

The ball can be decorated with tinsel by cutting off a small piece and gluing it.

New Year's ball made of thread and glue

Making a ball of thread with your own hands is a fascinating process, especially if you are doing it on the eve of the New Year holidays. Children will definitely enjoy making their own toys.

You will need:

Wool or cotton yarn of different colors;

balloons;
PVA glue;
ribbons;
needle;
glue gun.

Decide on a color scheme. Inflate the balloon and wrap it with thread, crossing it. Remember that the strength of the toy depends on the density of the winding.

Hang to dry in a warm, dry place until hardened. You can additionally dry it with a hairdryer. After 6-8 hours, separate the ball with a wooden stick.

Pierce and pull out from the thread frame. Add rhinestones or bows. Balls can be hung on ribbons, decorative laces or fishing line.

Various crafts made from yarn balls

A ball of thread is universal, since many other figured fakes can be made from it. To do this, use an additional tool (scissors, stationery knife). In addition to the solid ball, you can wind axle shafts, which will later serve as elements of the craft.

Craft	How many balls are needed for one craft?
Snowman made of thread ball	4
New Year's toys	1
Ball surprise	2
Balloons for a wedding	1
Ball in a ball	2
Topiary	1
Flowers	1
Birds and animals	From 1 to 9 (depending on the selected model)
Vase or bowl	1

New Year's garland

Before New Year and Christmas, people decorate their homes with bright lights. However, if you truly love hand-made things, you will be interested in making your own garland of thread balls. You will have to work hard here, but the result will pleasantly please you.

Materials

Threads.
Air balloons.
Glue.
Garland.

Procedure

Determine the desired length of the future product. The calculation is simple - 1 element on average will have a diameter of about 10-12 centimeters. In the store, choose a battery-powered garland with sufficient distance between the bulbs.

Inflate the required number of balloons. Lubricate large ones to make it easier to separate them. Wind the glue-soaked thread. The thinner the thread, the tighter the winding.

Try to make all elements the same density and size without distortions. Leave them for 12 hours in a dry room. Separate the walls of each ball and burst. Remove any leftovers.

There are two ways to attach the balls

Expand the gap between the threads on both sides and string them like beads. Enlarge one hole and insert 1-2 light bulbs into it, and attach the ball itself with wire.