How to make a paper ball - simple step-by-step instructions with photos and diagrams on how to make a paper ball (120 photos)

Making paper balls for decoration and decoration

When considering the topic of how to make an interesting three-dimensional paper ball, you probably thought about interior decoration. The ball does not have to be perfectly smooth. Let's look at some interesting instructions.

Volumetric ball of two colors

This ball model can be considered as a future Christmas tree toy. You can use different colors.

Execution process:

Ball of two colors (Step 1)

• take two sheets A; different color;
• You need to cut circles of the same size from each sheet;
• first we work with one shade, fold the cut-out blanks until a figure with an acute angle is formed;

  
  (Step 2)

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• glue the shapes together with hot glue (if you don’t have it, use double-sided tape);
• the outer circles need to be glued together to form half a ball;
• from the second color we form the second part of the ball in a similar way;

  
  (Step 3)

• We string the upper and lower parts of the toy onto a thin wire and fix it with glue.

The ball is ready. For festive decorations, we also recommend decorating the balloons using the decoupage technique. The technique is more complicated, but the result will be magnificent! We described the decoupage technique in a separate article.

Pros and cons of foam balls

Before choosing polystyrene foam for making unique crafts, you need to decide what advantages and disadvantages you will encounter during production and subsequent use. Let's look at the main criteria.

Delicate ball of napkins

This ball can decorate the interior; its decorative qualities are amazing. Before making such a paper ball, prepare:

• packaging of napkins;
• stapler;
• scissors;
• round stencil;
• thread and pencil.

Let's get started:

Delicate ball of napkins (Step 1)

1. From a pack of napkins, take about ten pieces. The volume and airiness of the finished craft depends on the quantity taken. Place all the napkins in a stack.
2. Using a stencil, mark a circle on the top napkin. We trace the contours on the material and cut it out.

   
   (Step 2)

3. Find the center of the top circle and connect all the pieces with a stapler. In the resulting figure, you need to make cuts along the edges with a length of no more than three centimeters.
4. Divide the napkins into two parts. We bend each layer of the napkin (one up, the other down) so that the figure has volume.

For manufacturing, you can use a denser base. To make the craft shimmer, it can be made from colored paper and decorated with shiny varnish.

If you need to hang the craft, thread a thread with a knot at the end through the center of the finished ball. Attach a paper clip to the other end. You can hang one balloon, or make many crafts and combine them all into one gorgeous garland.

Ready-made balls for the tree of happiness

Purchased blanks and improvised bases for topiary:

1. Styrofoam ball . For the tree of happiness, it is advisable to use ready-made foam balls with a diameter of 7 to 30 cm.
2. Hanging rattan . Ready-made rattan balls are available at decor stores. In addition, you can make them yourself (rattan is wrapped around a balloon).
3. Rubber ball . Limited selection of trunks for topiary: only a cable is suitable, which must be attached to the outside of the ball.
4. Ball of knitting thread.
5. Chipboard is a die-cut made from thick cardboard. Blank for flat topiary on a magnet, thickness 1-3 mm.
6. Tennis ball . For miniature trees.
7. Ostrich egg . An original base for Easter topiary. Ostrich eggs are very durable and decor sticks well to the surface.
8. Foam ball. Multi-colored products are used by magicians to perform tricks, but are also great for our purposes!
9. Wooden ball. They are rarely used, but for a certain design a wooden base is optimal.

1. Foam ball 2. Hanging rattan 3. Rubber ball 4. Ball of thread 5. Chipboard 6. Tennis ball 7. Ostrich egg 8. Foam ball 9. Wooden ball

Ball of multi-colored stripes

When preparing a colorful holiday, you can’t do without a bright accessory. Do you want to decorate the room? Then you need instructions on how to make a three-dimensional ball out of paper and multi-colored stripes with your own hands.

Ball of multi-colored stripes

For work we will prepare:

• ruler;
• pencil;
• scissors;
• thick multi-colored paper;
• glue;
• duct tape.

Let's look at the work step by step:

1. Divide a sheet of paper into equal strips. The length of the strips will determine the diameter of the future ball, and their thickness will determine the density of the finished product. To make one ball you will need six strips.
2. Take one of the strips of any color and roll it into a ring. Secure the ends with glue. We put the workpiece aside; we will need it later. Now let's take the remaining five stripes and intertwine them.
3. We place the resulting plexus in the center of the previously made ring. Tuck each strip inside the workpiece. To make the product even, do not forget to hold it in the middle. Glue the ends of the strips together with tape.

If the work was done correctly, the finished product will look like triangles and pentagons flowing from one to another.

We described another version of the original ball using the kusudama technique in a separate article.

DIY foam ball for topiary

Topiaries are quite fashionable now, especially those made with your own hands. This could be decorations for a birthday, anniversary, anniversary, New Year, and so on.

Trees of happiness with a round crown are often created from foam plastic balls, to which decorative elements such as coffee beans, candies, sparkles, ribbons, rhinestones, flowers and much more are attached. It is worth noting that the base must be strong enough so that all elements of the decoration can be supported and light so that the tree cannot tip over.

Topiary

Making a base for a tree crown

The base is sold in any specialized store. It can be either round or any other shape. For example, heart-shaped bases are most often used to create crafts for Valentine's Day. Mostly foam bases are sold. But it must be remembered that it does not have enough strength to withstand significant weight. Therefore, decorations should not be heavy and their number should be limited.

The main stages of working with foam are as follows:

1. Cutting out. To get started, you need to find a piece of foam plastic of suitable thickness. May require packaging from household appliances. A sphere is cut out of it, the edges are leveled, and the top layer is strengthened with a primer. Decorate with any decorations using glue.
2. Gluing. If there is no thick packaging material, but only a few thin sheets of foam, then it is worth gluing them together until the desired thickness is achieved. PVA glue is best suited for this. Excess pieces around the edges are carefully trimmed.

   Gluing several sheets of foam together

3. Styrofoam balls. If the amount of polystyrene foam is limited, then it is best to destroy it to the smallest balls, and then form spheres of the required diameter from the resulting mass, with the addition of PVA glue. To give the structure greater density, these actions are divided into several stages, and each previous one must dry well. You can build a frame in the form of foil, or you can do without it altogether.

Ball according to the scheme for mathematics

Scheme for a volumetric geometric ball
Before making a ball out of paper, you need to take:

• paper;
• scissors;
• PVA;
• sample.

We have already prepared the required template, you will not waste time searching for the required sample.

Ball making work:

• print the template;
• cut it along the indicated contours (don't forget to cut out the labels);
• start gluing, connect each strip in a clockwise direction;
• when the body is assembled, leave the ball to dry;
• After drying, apply PVA to the “lid” of the ball and carefully press it against the previously made workpiece.

It is advisable to perform gluing in parallel.

The ball is ready. Now you can decorate it as you wish. Draw the contours of a sports ball or planet.

Concrete leaves

If you have burdock, mallow, rhubarb or other large-leaved plants growing on your site, do not rush to destroy them. Better use them to make concrete replicas of leaves.

Take 1 part Portland cement and 3 parts sand and mix them with water to the consistency of cottage cheese. Pour a pile of sand and place a thick, crack-free sheet on top. Fill it with cement mixture. When the solution dries, peel off the sheet and you are left with a beautiful relief sculpture.

These “leaves” can be painted with different colors, adding color to the garden. They also serve as excellent bird feeders.

Production using the papier-mâché method

Almost everyone knows how to make papier-mâché. If you forgot, we will remind you of the preparation process for this process.

Before making a paper ball, you need to prepare a special adhesive solution. This is flour and water in a ratio of one to five. To prevent mold from forming on the product in the future, add salt to your glue.

How to make a three-dimensional ball from papier-mâché paper step by step

Mix the ingredients in a small container, heat over low heat and stir constantly. The entire manufacturing process takes no more than five minutes, and the consistency can be considered ready when it becomes jelly-like.

Well, while the glue is cooling, let’s prepare the materials:

• inflatable ball of the required diameter;
• newsprint, napkins, cut into pieces;
• glue;
• brush;
• gloves.

Let's get started:

1. The first step will be to create the basis for the future ball. Take a balloon and blow it up. If the “tail” of the ball has a bulge, don’t worry, during the process of pasting with paper. You will give the finished product the correct shape.
2. Start covering with newsprint. Dip the strips into glue, remove excess and apply to the ball. We repeat this action until the base is completely covered with paper. Try to distribute all stripes evenly. For a high-quality result, we recommend applying several layers of newspaper. When the glue begins to harden, carefully adjust the shape of the ball.

   
   (Step 2)

3. Let the workpiece harden. This will take a lot of time, but there is no need to rush. It is advisable to leave the future ball overnight. Once the first few layers are completely dry, take some tissue paper and apply a few more layers on top. Leave to dry again.

The work is finished. When the material is completely dry, you will get a durable ball that can be covered with acrylic paints or gouache.

By the way, if you make several circles of papier-mâché of different diameters, you can construct an excellent snowman! Such a snowman can’t hold a bucket on his head, but a paper cone can.

We described in detail how to make a cone in another article.

Making a mold-sphere (ball) and a hemisphere for epoxy resin yourself

Hi all! I continue my series of master classes. This time it turned out to be an MK experiment, because... The end result of this event was not even known to me. And first, the background of this master class:

In addition to the line of jewelry made of plastic and beads, I have long been planning to launch a line of jewelry made of epoxy resin in a vintage style (soon, by the way, the ordered accessories will finally reach me from America, and even more beautiful and delicate things will appear in the store :-). And, of course, most of all I wanted to create jewelry with epoxy balls, and, as you know, molds are needed to make them. Where can I get them? A rather well-known store went on vacation... I thought and thought and decided to create molds myself.

Many attempts were made to find at least one MK on a given topic on both Russian and foreign portals, but alas, I did not find a single more or less successful master class, except, perhaps, one Chinese who made a mold of some kind of mouse ( however, looking ahead, he thereby gave me the idea of ​​​​the necessary type of silicone). A lot of ordinary silicone sealant and corn starch were spent, but my attempts to make a mold from these materials were not successful (by the way, here is a recipe for making leaf molds for ceramic floristry : silicone acid sealant + corn or potato starch mixed in a ratio of 1: 1 first with a stick, then with your hands you can knead until it stops sticking to them, we make cakes half a centimeter thick, apply a leaf, carefully smooth it out, press it in and leave it to dry for a day, in the end a good mold comes out). After reading about various brands of silicone and watching the Chinese :-), I came to the conclusion that I need a two-component silicone, which is prepared like an epoxy - the silicone part and the hardener are mixed. I found it on eBay from the English for 6 pounds 250 grams of weight and 25 grams of hardener + 5 pounds shipping. Here he is:

Instructions in English. But everything is more or less clear: we mix the silicone mass and the hardener in a ratio of 100:10, i.e. For 100 ml of mass we take 10 ml of hardener. For accurate measurements, we use measuring containers and syringes. It is IMPORTANT not to overfill the amount of hardener, 100:10 period, if you pour in more, nothing will come of it, because... everything will begin to thicken quickly, bubbles and other troubles will appear. So, we combined the two substances in a clean and most importantly DRY glass and begin to carefully, slowly stir until the mass becomes a soft pink color (salmon pink in their language), no white streaks of the mass should remain, knead especially carefully from the bottom and walls cup. We mixed, took another DRY glass, poured the whole thing into it in a thin stream and mixed carefully again: this way we will definitely achieve uniform mixing of the components and reduce the number of bubbles. Something like that:

Next, we take small cups (you can cut them from yoghurt containers, the main thing is that they bend at least a little), drop a tiny drop of instant “crystal” type glue onto the bottom and put balls there (I bought a set of such glass balls at the store “ fixed price" for 37 rubles and chose the smoothest and prettiest ones). After about five minutes the glue will set and the balls will not run away from their place:

Let's start filling. In just a tiny stream, with my hand suspended on top of the cups (and I also managed to take a photo ), we begin to pour our silicone directly onto the ball (the instructions say that if you pour it this way, it will reduce the number of bubbles , because they burst):

this entire filling procedure within 40-50 minutes, because... then the hardening reaction begins, and the silicone begins to thicken, which means it will not flow in a beautiful thin stream. However, this time is quite enough to perform these simple procedures. Additionally, I filled a small plate with a layer about 1 cm thick and set it aside to set. So, we poured it in, waited about five minutes, lightly tapped our containers with their bottoms on the table so that the remaining bubbles rose to the surface and pierced them with a needle, and so on 2-3 times (not forgetting about the bowl without balls):

We pierced the bubbles, put our cups in one container for convenience (mine was from under sushi) and for now we can figure out the location of the balls for our plate:

About an hour, ten to twenty minutes have passed since pouring, and the silicone in the plate has already begun to harden and thicken - it’s time to load the balls. We immerse the balls by slightly pressing them so that they enter about halfway into the silicone mass, but do not touch the bottom:

That's it, work is finished for today. We close our box with containers with a lid, but not tightly, so that evaporation during the reaction escapes, and put it in a far corner to dry for 20-24 hours, depending on the ambient temperature. The room must be ventilated. I placed it on the top drawers in the kitchen, not far from the open window.

20 hours have passed. Excitedly, we take out our containers and see what we have come up with. We take out the balls from the internal space of our molds. They move away from the walls perfectly:

We make holes of the required diameter from 5 to 8-9 mm for inserting fillers using nail scissors. Here's what we got:

The shape with hemispheres bends in all directions and easily takes its previous shape:

It seems everything worked out! It's time for testing. The instructions say that for some reason molds together with epoxy resin can be used only a week after their manufacture, while with gypsum fillers at least on the first day. Naturally, I couldn’t resist and filled the molds with jewelry resin a day after making them.

And here is the result. I would like to note that the resin, after hardening, separates from these forms simply perfectly.

That’s probably all I wanted to tell and show you today. I hope this master class-experiment is useful to you. After all, there are no discoveries without experiments! Do not forget about safety precautions when working: wear gloves, work and dry molds and products in a ventilated area, store all chemical liquids out of the reach of children.

Thank you for your attention. Always yours Lida Floral Beauty

Imitation boulders

If you only see small cobblestones and crushed stone, and you want to decorate the garden, for example, in the Japanese style, then it will be easier to make concrete boulders yourself than to search for and transport natural stone. They will be hollow and light.

To begin, form a frame from crumpled paper or polyurethane foam. Wrap it with plaster mesh. After this, apply the solution to the frame with a spatula. Do not give it a perfectly smooth shape, otherwise the resemblance to natural stone will be lost. Cover it with cellophane and leave to dry.

9. “Drowned” sculptures

The figures that seem to “float” out of the green lawn or hide in other corners of the garden look very funny and unusual. Given their complexity and the need to give them "movement", they are usually sculpted from plaster.

Gypsum is diluted with water according to the instructions to the consistency of sour cream. In order for the figure to turn out as desired, it should be poured into a ready-made mold or made from clay yourself. Soak the mold with fat and fill it with plaster. When it hardens, you will have one half ready.

The plaster dries within 24 hours at a temperature of about 15°C.

Then make the other half. Glue both halves with moisture-resistant glue, and smooth out any irregularities with sandpaper and cut off with a knife.

Preparation and experiments

As you know, glass balls are blown from special tubes. At home this is possible, but quite difficult. You can also try treating the inner surface of the ball with resin.

To do this, let's conduct an experiment with paint: place a little diluted dye inside the ball and put its neck on a screwdriver. By rotating and parallel torsion of the ball along a complex trajectory, we obtain completely painted walls and bottom.

Painting the ball using a screwdriver

How to make an applique balloon with a basket: master class, patterns, photos

Very often, the appliqué technique is used to make a ball with a basket. Actually, this option is also ideal for preschool children. It also helps develop fine motor skills and handle stationery.

Instructions:

• You need to cut out two ovals of the same size. After this, fold it in half lengthwise.
• Next, glue these two parts onto one strip of glue. It is necessary to make this ball three-dimensional. Now you need to glue the ropes.
• Use a rectangle of colored paper to imitate a basket. It can also be convex, voluminous or flat.
• After this, connect the threads to the basket and decorate the applique. Can be decorated with white clouds. A background made of thick blue cardboard looks best.

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How to decorate a cake with chocolate balls

The cake with chocolate balls looks very impressive; the photos well convey the airiness of such a dessert. In order not to spoil the impression, you need to secure the decor well.

How to attach chocolate balls to a cake - what you can use:

• cream cheese;
• chocolate mass;
• sugar mastic;
• caramel.

There are many options for decorating a cake with chocolate. You can make compositions from balls of different diameters and colors. Or limit yourself to 1-2 medium-sized balls. Chocolate cake balls are a beautiful and original culinary masterpiece. But to create high-quality and beautiful baked goods, you need a concept, original ideas, and you must not be afraid to experiment.