Origami dog
The beauty of origami is that the master only needs good paper to work with. By the way, you can even use a banknote, then a small souvenir will not only please the future owner, but will also help him fulfill his dream.
How to make an origami dog:
Determine the purpose of use and storage - if the craft will be stored in a wallet, therefore, it is better to choose a “flat” design.
If the future owner will use such a dog as a figurine, you need to take care of the thickness of the paper and choose the appropriate design.
The easiest way is to make only the face using the origami technique. Stages:
- take a sheet in the shape of a square;
- folds in half;
- the folded part is folded in half again;
- the upper two triangles are pinched down - future ears;
- the lower triangle is pinched upward - the muzzle;
- The last stage is to manually draw the nose and eyes.
This simple method can be a great workout for your arms. You can even use a simple pen to highlight additional details.
Let's sculpt a Dalmatian
The brightness of the color of such a friend will never allow him to be confused with his relatives. Therefore, to work you need:
- plasticine in white, black and red (for the tongue) colors (polymer clay can also be used);
- modeling board;
- a set of sticks for modeling (stacks).
You also need a good mood, because it is then that the figure will acquire a kind and positive character.
Paper dog
If the origami option seemed too simple, you can make a dog out of colored paper for a school competition.
How to make a dog out of paper:
- You will need: paper (you can use white), pencil, scissors, PVA glue.
- A small roll is made from a single sheet (the base must be well glued), you can use a toilet paper roll.
- The top edge is cut in the shape of an arc and the edges are connected - you can use a stapler.
- Next, the base can be covered with brown corrugated paper or fabric.
- Ears are attached - they can also be made of fabric or paper.
- The eyes are glued on and a muzzle is formed. By the way, this can be done using the 4 circles technique. 4 identical circles are cut out - 2 white and 2 brown, after which they are placed on top of each other in 2 rows.
With such a voluminous dog, you can easily win the competition. The main advantage is that you don’t need to run to the store if your parents find out about the upcoming competition late in the evening.
Dachshund sculpting
The dachshund figurine is formed as follows:
- We divide the plasticine into 6 parts: one large (for the body), four smaller ones (for the paws), one medium one (for the ears of the dachshund - they are long).
- We form the body from a wide and even sausage, narrowing the ends to depict a muzzle and tail.
- We form balls from four small pieces, then roll them into sausages, the ends of which are flattened (legs).
- The fifth part (ears) is a flat part in the shape of an elongated oval, which is placed on top of the intended head and pressed slightly for fastening. You can lay a thread between the ears and the body, which in the finished version will represent a leash.
- The eyes and nose are small black balls, neatly rolled with the index finger and thumb.
- To decorate a new friend, we make a blanket - a cape placed behind the ears, in the middle of the body.
INTERESTING: Making a doll from polymer clay
The dog turns out to be kind and sweet. Made from fondant, she is soft and cute, plump and lazy.
Before molding a dog, you always need to determine its character in advance. You might want to make a puppy or a whole “Paw Patrol”.
Balloon dog
If the father of the family wants to surprise a child, he can easily build a dog from a long ball. By the way, this type of art is called aerodesign.
During major holidays in the center of fun, craftsmen sometimes earn a substantial amount of money from this creativity. Learning how to make such crafts is quite simple, the main thing is to stock up on balls and a good pump.
How to make a balloon dog:
- While inflating the balloon, you need to hold the tip with your hands and gradually stretch it.
- The more empty tip left, the more additional parts you can make.
- If you have no experience in such creativity, it is advisable to use a more elastic material.
- The ends of each part (bubble) are tied into a regular knot or pulled tightly.
- Modeling begins from the head, i.e. from the tail from where the balloon was inflated.
- The size is determined by squeezing the hand; the master can independently control the location of the indentation.
- The minimum rotation for fixation is 360 degrees.
Felt dogs: a puppy with a spot on its face
For a lesson on sewing a small dog you need to prepare:
- felt (beige, brown, white, pink, blue);
- sewing pins;
- threads in color plus black;
- holofiber for stuffing toys;
- a needle;
- scissors;
- tracing paper or some other paper;
- chalk or pencil;
- thin ribbons;
- black beads or buttons;
- glue.
The simplest dog: master class
During the sewing process, we adhere to the given work pattern.
We transfer all the details of the future dog onto tracing paper. We cut out two pieces of the body, a pair of ears and one spot.
Transfer the design to sheets of felt. It is important here that one of the ears is contrasting, matching the color of the spot.
Sew or glue the spot onto the dog's face. We embroider the mouth, nose and eyes with dark threads. To make the nose voluminous, you can simply glue a piece of black or brown felt. Eyes can be made from buttons or beads.
We connect the parts of the toy with stitches, while sewing in the ears. We leave some space to fill the puppy with holofiber. Having stuffed the product, sew up the hole with a hidden seam.
If the dog becomes a decoration for the Christmas tree or a keychain, then at this stage you can sew a small loop into the central part of the head.
Cut a thin ribbon and wrap it around the dog’s neck and glue on the collar. The toy is ready!
Adviсe
- For the dog product, it is advisable to leave 20 cm of the ball without air.
- The head from the nodule is formed at a distance of 7 cm.
- If you want to make ears, it is advisable to make two bubbles of 5 cm each, and then connect them on the head itself at 7 cm.
You can familiarize yourself with the technology separately. However, it is advisable for novice craftsmen to start with simpler twisting methods and stock up on a special pump.
Plasticine dog
Plasticine is one of the available ways to develop hand motor skills. To distract your child from gadgets, you can devote one family evening to handicrafts.
By the way, psychologists say that doing something creative together has a positive effect on a child’s trust in an adult. Moreover, most of the tests that help determine the baby’s condition are related specifically to handicrafts.
How to make a dog from plasticine:
- You shouldn’t limit your child’s imagination, but if he doesn’t know where to start, you can show him the simplest option.
- You can take a chestnut or acorn base, cover it with brown plasticine and attach the remaining parts to it in the form of ears, paws, and tail.
You can also make a big dog face. To do this, a base is made in the form of a large pancake, after which the remaining parts are added. By the way, if a child makes dogs have big eyes with pupils, it means he is very worried and afraid.
Fully completed dog
If the child easily coped with the previous option, then you can try the next option. In fact, performing this variety is not difficult, you just need to practice a little.
Scheme for creating an origami dog:
- Fold a square sheet of paper diagonally twice.
- The sheet must be folded back, ironing the lines. Now there are folds.
- Bend the upper corners towards the center, and the central ones towards the edges of the outlined figure.
- Bend the lowest corners.
- Bend the following corners towards the ribs.
- Some of the corners need to be opened and the sheet unfolded.
- Then fold the corners towards the center.
- Fold the edges of the workpiece inward.
- Then fold the workpiece along the middle line.
- Bend the bottom left corner in different directions.
- The corner must be turned inside out.
Dog pillow
Every sleepyhead knows that you can’t have too many pillows. A dog pillow is especially useful for long trips. Making a dog at home:
- You will need: tracing paper, scissors, fabric, sewing machine (you can sew the parts by hand), pins, stuffing (use an old jacket).
- You can find the pattern in the public domain - today we present improved ideas for pillows for long trips.
- It is better to use a material for the cover in a neutral shade - it is easier to wash.
- For decoration, you can attach the tail and muzzle separately.
- You should choose a hypoallergenic filler for children - no feathers. To help your child sleep peacefully, you can fill the pillow with dried herbs (lavender, mint).
This homemade pillow is an excellent alternative to expensive options. Moreover, making an eco pillow from high-quality material will cost less than purchasing the same one in a special department.
Knitted
With crocheting or knitting skills, you can make great toys. Of course, this will require a special diagram, a master class, where all the steps are explained in detail.
The World Wide Web today contains a huge amount of such information. It will help even beginners master knitting. They will be able to create magnificent works by knitting dogs.
Dog antistress
Anti-stress pillows have shown positive results in everyday life. However, the options that are sold in stores today are not distinguished by their durability and creativity.
So that parents can be calm about the ecology of the product, which is especially important if the baby has allergies, it is best to make a dog with your own hands.
As a recycled material used by the Chinese for production, you can choose:
- Natural cotton.
- Linen.
The filler can also be used eco:
- Eucalyptus fiber.
- Polyester - although considered synthetic, has proven itself well.
- Buckwheat.
- Seaweed.
- Bamboo fiber.
However, the cost of such a filler can sometimes seem too high. Despite this factor, such a pillow will be a safe alternative.
