Preparing your desktop
First of all, you need to prepare your table on which you will work. There should be no unnecessary things on it and every tool should be at hand. Not everyone has their own desktop and has probably already thought about creating one. Making a table is not difficult, but choosing a place for it in the house is difficult. The ideal option is an insulated balcony, on which you can do crafts at any time. I have already written about preparing the table in a separate article and tried to describe in as much detail as possible the entire process of creating it. If you don’t know how to prepare your workplace, then read the following Article. After you have completed the process of creating a table, try to start choosing your future craft.
DIY sparrow wings for a costume
Beautiful and low budget wings. They lose in durability, break easily in a crowd and die in the rain.
1. Patience. 2. A large piece of cardboard box taken from a homeless person. 3. A wire hanger that will be fairly easy to bend. 4. Wooden duck. Not really needed, but I can't do anything without my ducky companion :3 5. Hardcore tape or hot glue. Everything held together well without glue, but the adhesive tape was really hardcore. If you don’t trust all sorts of unfamiliar adhesive tape, then turn to your good old and ardent friend - glue. 6. Marker. 7. Construction knife. 8. Wire cutters. 9. Old scissors. 10. Paper feathers. 11. Printer paper and white cardboard if you have it.
We cut out the base for the wings of the size we need from the box. The main thing is that the cardboard is not bent or broken, otherwise this may prevent the final structure from holding its shape.
We choose quality material
The main material is plywood. The choice is always difficult. Each of us has probably encountered such a problem as delamination of plywood from the end part and asked the question, what causes this delamination? Well, of course, this is mainly due to low-quality plywood. If this is not the first time you have picked up a jigsaw, then you can select plywood from the remnants of a previous craft. If you are new to sawing and you don’t have plywood, then buy it at a hardware store. Choosing material for sawing is always difficult. You should always choose plywood carefully, often look at the defects of the wood (knots, cracks) and draw conclusions. The difficulty in choosing plywood lies in the fact that no matter how you guess at its defects and shelf life. For example, you bought plywood, cleaned it, translated the drawing and suddenly it began to delaminate. Of course, this has happened to almost everyone and it’s oh, how unpleasant. So it is better to pay attention when choosing and choose good plywood. I wrote a special Article in which all the principles of choosing plywood are described step by step.
Paper woodpecker: voluminous and simple crafts
For the development of craftsmanship, creative skills in children, as well as broadening their horizons, learning to do crafts independently plays an important role. For example, the woodpecker applique always turns out very bright and beautiful. When creating a paper bird - a woodpecker, during the work, the child learns (from adults) what the bird looks like, what and how it eats, and why it knocks on tree trunks. We offer you all the necessary material for the creative process: diagrams, video materials, types and methods of assembling crafts.
Stripping plywood
We clean our plywood with sandpaper. As you already know, “Medium-grained” and “Fine-grained” sandpaper is used for cleaning plywood when sawing. You've probably seen sandpaper in hardware stores, and that's what we'll need. In your work you will need “Coarse-grained”, “Medium-grained” and “Fine-grained” sandpaper. Each of them has its own property, but a completely different coating, by which it is classified. “Coarse-grained” sandpaper is used for processing rough plywood, i.e. which has many defects, chips, and cracks. “Medium-grained” sandpaper is used for processing plywood after “Coarse” sandpaper and has a slight coating. “Fine-grained” or otherwise “Nulevka”. This sandpaper serves as the final process for stripping plywood. It gives the plywood smoothness, and therefore the plywood will be pleasant to the touch. Sand the prepared plywood in stages, starting with medium-grain sandpaper and ending with fine sandpaper. Sanding should be done along the layers, not across. A well-polished surface should be flat, completely smooth, glossy in the light and silky to the touch. How best to prepare plywood for sawing and which sandpaper is best to choose Read here. After stripping, check the plywood for burrs and small irregularities. If there are no visible defects, then you can proceed to the process of translating the drawing.
The Squealing Woodpecker, or How to Entertain a Child
Difficulty: 3 out of 5 Time: approximately 1 hour Materials: branches, knife, pruning shears, drills, screwdriver, bamboo skewers (toothpicks), 1 small self-tapping screw, PVA.
I really like to make small wooden toys, whistles, and figurines for my children. And here is one of them - the “informer woodpecker”. A woodpecker sits on a “tree” and, when you press a button-twig on top, regularly knocks its beak on the trunk.
So, diagram, text, instructions in photographs:
Each branch-detail has its own number :)
First, we cut the thick stick into 2: approximately 10 and 15 cm each. It is better if the smaller one (1) has a small twig-twig, for the convenience of cutting out the woodpecker’s beak.
From the smaller one (1) we cut out a woodpecker with a cutter (if there is no knot, you can simply cut out a woodpecker without a beak, then drill a 2mm hole in place of the beak with a drill, and glue a piece of bamboo skewer (1-1.5 cm) into it (on PVA). When Once it dries, carefully cut out the beak).
Then we cut the thinner stick into 2 parts (5 and 10 cm) - on the smaller one (3) we “plant” the woodpecker: in the woodpecker’s belly we drill a hole along the diameter of the stick and glue it onto PVA.
Now in a long piece of a thick branch (2) we drill a longitudinal hole with a diameter of 10-11 mm and a depth of about 10 cm (the average length of the drill). You need to drill evenly and carefully so that the drill goes in the center, exactly along the branch. Measure the depth of the hole (how far the drill goes), subtract 1 cm, and on the side of the branch, perpendicular to its axis, drill a hole with a drill slightly larger than the diameter of the branch on which the woodpecker “sits” (3). This side hole needs to be expanded along the vertical axis cutter or drill). The hole should not be too wide, but the height should be sufficient.
Check the side hole by trying the woodpecker on a stick against the trunk - the stick (3) should fit freely into the hole and swing up and down so that the woodpecker “knocks”, resting against the trunk with either its beak or its tail. If the woodpecker's stick (3) is long, you can shorten it.
Secure the woodpecker to a large branch (2) using a skewer: drill a transverse hole on the stick (3) slightly away from its edge, and the same transverse hole in the “trunk” (2) on which the woodpecker will sit (perpendicular to the axis of the “trunk” ( 2) and the first side hole). The woodpecker should swing freely up and down. (don’t glue it yet - you need to check everything first)
Make an oblique cut on one side of a long piece of stick (4). We insert a thin stick (4) into the hole of a large branch (2) (as shown in the figure - the long side of the cut is at the far wall), press and see if the woodpecker “jumps”. If not, you need to sharpen something)))
On a long thin stick (4), select a groove with a depth of half its thickness and a length of 1-2 cm (on the side where the long toe is), put it in place and, having carefully estimated “where this groove should be”, screw it into the back branches (2) a short self-tapping screw or drill a hole and drive in a piece of a skewer - so that the stick (4) moves up and down, but does not jump out. Now you can glue everything together and trim off the extra tails on the skewer and thin stick (4).
And at the end you can attach a stand (5) by screwing it with a simple self-tapping screw to the lower edge of the “trunk” (2).
How easy it is to do and how difficult it is to explain in printed text! It seems to me that it’s somehow simpler from the picture... but if it’s not clear, you can try to understand what’s written :)
Translation of the drawing
For me, drawing translation has always been the main process in my work. I will tell you a couple of rules, as well as tips for high-quality translation of a drawing. Many people transfer the drawing onto plywood not only using a pencil and copying, but also using “Black Tape”, glue the drawing to the plywood, then wash off the drawing with water and the markings of the drawing remain on the plywood. In general, there are many ways, but I will tell you about the most common method. To transfer the drawing onto prepared plywood, you must use a copy, a ruler, a sharp pencil and a non-writing pen. Fasten the drawing in plywood using buttons or simply hold it with your left hand. Check if the drawing fits the dimensions. Arrange the clock drawing so that you can use a sheet of plywood as economically as possible. Translate the drawing using a non-writing pen and ruler. There is no need to rush, because your future craft depends on the drawing.
Making crafts for Bird Day!
To make a bird in a nest, take:
From colored cardboard you need to cut out the paws, beak and eyes for the birds. While the glue dries, start making a nest for this character. To do this, you need to wrap the inflated balloon with threads. It is pre-lubricated with glue.
When the yarn dries, the ball is pierced with a needle, and the filament blank frozen in this position is cut into two halves.
Place straw or yarn similar to this material into the resulting nest. You can use loose satin ribbons. Tie the nests on ropes and hang them on trees, which you also made yourself.
This way you can decorate the room where Bird Day will be held in kindergarten.
You can also invite the children to make these birds, and then perform a small performance with the participation of birds.
Cut out a beak from colored paper, glue it and eyes onto the face. Attach halves of cotton pads as bird wings. Let children decorate their creations with colored ribbon.
To hang the bird later, insert a piece of ribbon of the appropriate size between the two blanks. Sew these parts together on the wrong side, leaving a small space free at the bottom of the tail. Turn the bird through it, straightening the corners with a skewer or pencil.
Stuff the bird with padding polyester over this edge and sew these places with a hidden seam. Using a thread and needle, embroider the bird's eyes and attach the wings using a decorative stitch.
Sew a button onto the tip of the tail of the craft, after which the bird you made with your own hands is ready.
You can also use such creations to decorate your party venue. Prepare for it in advance, include interesting quizzes and games for children in your Bird Day celebration scenario. Help the children fall in love with these animals, teach them how to protect and feed them during the cold season.
For your child to fully understand how to make crafts for Bird Day, look at this process with him.
Your beloved child will also definitely want to make a fabulous Firebird from napkins and plasticine, especially since the process of twisting colored paper balls is very exciting.
The following photo selection will help you make cards for a quiz on International Bird Day.
The following video will help you quickly make a black crow mask. The idea will be useful not only for International Bird Day, but also for a theme party, a matinee in kindergarten or for staging a play.
The basis. Black knitted suit or black turtleneck (T-shirt) 4- black trousers. A white chest made of thick fabric (Fig. 1) is fastened to the suit with 7 red buttons sewn to a turtleneck. A red butterfly bow is attached to the chest. White patches of fabric are sewn onto the sleeves.
On foot. Black boots.
The size of a sparrow
Drilling holes in the parts
As you have already noticed, the parts contain parts of the grooves that need to be cut out from the inside. To cut out such parts, you need to drill holes in them using a hand drill or, as in the old fashioned way, make holes with an awl. By the way, the diameter of the hole must be at least 1 mm, otherwise you can damage the elements of the drawing, which, alas, are sometimes difficult to restore. To avoid damaging your work table when drilling holes, you must place a board under the workpiece so as not to damage the work table. It is always difficult to drill holes alone, so ask a friend to help you in your task.
How to make a woodpecker
To make an original craft with your own hands, you should start by familiarizing yourself with the possible options, diagrams, and types of proposed assemblies, since even an applique can be made in several ways.
Required materials and tools
For work you will need materials and tools:
When creating an applique hanging or moving on strings, you will need wire, thread or braid. For a spectacular design of the panel you need a frame and stand.
Step-by-step assembly of a three-dimensional craft
Following the step-by-step instructions, assembling the woodpecker will not be difficult:
The application is ready, it looks natural, and is sure to become an effective element of room design.
The original version of the three-dimensional woodpecker is made from corrugated tubes, where blanks are made from colored corrugated paper in advance. A rectangle of the desired shape is wound on both sides on wooden sticks, knitting needles, tubes (of different sizes).
Then they compress it towards the middle and remove it - a strong, flexible form is obtained, from which they make a craft:
The bird can be secured with claws to soft, fabric surfaces.
Video master class
The work will be more understandable if you have the opportunity to first watch the video material, especially for children, and then start assembling.
Source
Sawing parts
There are many rules for cutting, but you need to stick to the most common ones. First of all, you need to cut out the internal parts, only then according to the external pattern. There is no need to rush when cutting. The main thing is to always keep the jigsaw straight at a 90-degree angle when cutting. Cut out the parts along the lines you accurately marked. The movements of the jigsaw should always be smooth up and down. Also, do not forget to monitor your posture. Try to avoid bevels and unevenness. If you go off the line while cutting, don't worry. Such bevels and irregularities can be removed using flat files or “coarse-grained” sandpaper.
Pigeon costume. How to sew, what to make it from, patterns, photos, master class?
How to sew a dove costume for a child for a matinee?
City pigeons are most often gray, dove and white.
Therefore, the costume should be made in such colors.
You can whip up a simple costume: a gray T-shirt and shorts, white/gray tights, and a felt dove mask. The mask can be made as in the photo, only gray:
Here is a do-it-yourself felt dove mask template:
You can complicate the costume with a cape - imitation wings:
You can sew feathers made of gray paper or thin felt, or real white or gray feathers onto the cape, as well as onto the jacket. You can buy them at craft stores, ask at a fabric store, or order them online. Here's what this boy has, only in his arms:
Girls can make a beautiful fluffy skirt from tulle.
It will turn out like this (you can sew on beads):
Step-by-step making of a tulle skirt for a dove costume:
You can wear any kind of shoes; yellow ones, like the feet of a dove, will do.
Cleaning Parts
You should always clean the parts of a future craft carefully. At the very beginning of the work, you already sanded the plywood with sandpaper. Now you have to do a small part of stripping the plywood. Using medium-grain sandpaper, sand the edges of the parts and the back of the plywood. “Fine-grained” sandpaper is considered the final stage of cleaning parts. It is better to clean the front part of the parts with fine sandpaper. When processing plywood, take your time. You can also use a rounded file, which is convenient for cleaning the inside of the holes. Try to ensure that the parts come out without burrs or irregularities.
Making a cape in the shape of wings
A spacious cape imitating wings makes the children's Firebird costume especially recognizable. The order of its sewing consists of the following stages:
1. From light double-sided fabric (silk, satin, satin), a raincoat is cut out in one piece according to the pattern presented below. The most complex part, the figured edge, is cut out according to the template. The length of the back of the wing cloak should not exceed 2/3 of the child’s height.
2. The front edges of the raincoat are folded 5 mm, after which they are hemmed or glued with cobwebs. The figured hem is stitched in a zigzag pattern or, if the type of fabric allows it, it is singed with a match flame.
3. A wide braid is sewn to the collar, forming a kind of stand-up collar. A button with a loop, hooks, ties or a brooch can be used as a fastener. At the lower edges, at the very bend, a piece of braid or a weak elastic band is attached so that you can tie them to your wrists and flap the edges like the wings of a bird.
4. Double layered feather appliqués are sewn or glued onto the web on the inside of the cloak. The combination of colors is left to the discretion of the master - white-blue, red-black, yellow-blue and others.
Additionally, the raincoat can be decorated with sequins, beads, rhinestones or other light decor. Immediately before exiting, it should be treated with an antistatic agent.
