Turn an ordinary piece of paper into something interesting and functional. This article describes various ways to how to make a paper box with your own hands, both simple models and using origami techniques. This will take a little practice, but with a little experience it will be easier.
Some models, especially paper gift boxes, look as if they took years to make. But believe me, if there are instructions with step-by-step photos, making a paper box is much easier than you think. Mostly models of origami boxes are presented here. Once you master the basic techniques and techniques of this art, a whole world of possibilities opens up for you.
Speeding up the soaking process
To speed up the process of dissolving waste paper, you can grind it using a blender. Do not pour out all the paper at once, but rather process it in small portions with the blender at medium speed. At the same time, stir the mixture of water and paper until the consistency becomes liquid.
Next, pour the resulting slurry into a cup and fill it with warm water. Stir the contents of the bath until the entire mass of waste paper is evenly distributed in the water.
Then we lower the frame with the mesh into a cup of paper pulp and hold it until it is filled with paper fibers.
After this, you should move the sieve back and forth to ensure even distribution of the cellulose over the layer.
Theory and practice: shading the contours
A paint-by-number scheme from any manufacturer is developed taking into account the color scheme of the original, but it is simply unrealistic to use all the shades that the artist used. And in sets by numbers, without mixing colors when producing patterns, it is impossible to avoid a clear distinction, but sometimes you want to shade contrasting colors! Our team is well aware of this thirst for creativity, and we have tested several popular methods of shading in practice, so that you, our dear readers, can choose for yourself the optimal method of this artistic technique (we did not consider mixing colors on the palette, this will be a separate topic, then there is a continuation to follow.).
So, in order to try out different shading methods, we chose a painting on canvas stretched on a stretcher.
Method 1 - shading the borders with a sponge - You will need a small piece of a dish sponge or a cosmetic sponge (in reality, they are no different when used for this purpose); — Apply a little paint of the two desired shades, between which you will shade, on a piece of sponge (you can add only a little water, because if you wet the sponge too much, it will blur the color and even flow down the canvas); — Press a piece of paint-soaked sponge onto the canvas, following the line you want to shade; — If desired, the process can be repeated (if you don’t want to get your hands dirty, use a regular clothespin and place a piece of sponge in it with paint).
Method 2 - shading the borders using a semi-dry brush and shading - Apply a second layer of acrylic paint to the sectors bordering each other (the first one must dry, because this will be the basis for shading); — Using a semi-dry brush (be sure to squeeze the moisture out of the fleecy part with a napkin), use quick and small strokes to blend the contours of the sector boundaries. *** We also tried with a wet brush, but it just turned out to be a blurry, incomprehensible spot.
Using a semi-dry brush and shading
Method 3 - dot shading (for variety, we decided to try this method) - It is necessary to apply dots of dark color on the border with the light sector; — The farther from the sector boundary, the smaller and rarer the points should be. *** The result is a peculiar one; those who like unusual features, such as pointillism in painting, can also use this method, it is quite viable.
In conclusion of our short instructions, I would like to ask our dear readers, what would you like to read about on our blog, what questions are interesting and what information do you need? We look forward to your messages in the comments or in our groups on social networks.
We sincerely wish you beautiful paintings and pretty shades!
Paintings on which the artists performed shading:
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Origami penguin for children
To make a paper penguin, take a square blank, black or blue on one side and white on the other.
8 step scheme:
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The eyes can be cut out of paper and glued, since those drawn on a black background will not be visible. You can draw on blue paper with a felt-tip pen.
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An excellent decoration for a handmade postcard or a memorable photo album. There are many options for origami hearts of varying complexity. It's time to add another model to your collection.
Step-by-step instruction:
- We fold the upper part of the A4 sheet into a “Double Triangle”. Details on how to do this are described in the description of the “Jumping Frog” model.
- We bend both sides of the first layer towards the top.
- Fold the edges towards the middle, as shown in the photo. We bend the lower part of the figure to the base of the rhombus.
- Turn the workpiece over. Lower the triangular valve. We bend the lower corners towards the central axis. We fill them inside our triangular valve.
- Make two diagonal folds at the top to give the origami heart a rounded shape.
- Turn the figure over to the front side.
The decor can also be used as a pendant, especially if you use starched fabric instead of paper.
Option 2
It happens that an envelope is needed urgently, and you have to literally fold it on the go. The next model is just for such a case.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Fold the A4 sheet in half horizontally. Let's reveal. Bend the bottom corners towards the middle. We do the same with the right and left sides.
- We raise the bottom point of the triangle to the resulting intersection.
- Using the folds made in the previous step as guides, we open the workpiece from the inside, stretch it to the sides and press it. Thus, we form the lower part of the origami envelope.
- Now we bend the upper corners towards the center. We get the closing flap of the envelope.
When handing it over to the recipient, you can tuck the upper triangle inside or secure it with some kind of decorative seal.
Another envelope, very reminiscent of the previous Japanese origata packaging, is presented in the video tutorial:
