Paper origami is an ancient technique for creating different figures. Moreover, this skill reaches incredible heights and allows you to create stunning figures. But you still need to start with the simplest.
The origami biter dog is a very funny and interesting figure that looks cute and will be great fun for a child.
It is very useful for children to make such origami, because it is not only about an interesting and exciting pastime. Creating origami develops a child's motor skills, attention, logical thinking, and memory.
How to cut a mosaic
Novice mosaic makers often have a question: how to cut (prick) mosaic, with what tool. Even experienced professionals cannot always answer this question. Even now there are still builders who use an ordinary grinder as a cutting tool. But with such a tool, in addition to the mosaic, you can cut off something else “necessary”. Sometimes ordinary glass cutters are used to reduce the cost, but you can’t do much with such a tool, and it’s not convenient.
Professionals who value their time and the quality of the work performed should have a high-quality professional tile cutter that can also cut mosaics. But this option will cost a pretty penny, and it will be problematic to make figured elements on them.
A tile cutter like this with a mosaic mat can be used to cut quickly and a lot, but this type of cutting is not suitable for artistic chopping.
Therefore, for those who do not know how to cut a mosaic, we hasten to share a list of tools and methods designed specifically for this activity. Almost any master can learn this, whether he is a beginner or a skilled worker with experience.
Mosaic cutters
Mosaic cutters , or mosaic tongs, are used to cut mosaic tiles straight. Hold the pliers in your cutting hand and use your other hand to hold the mosaic with your thumb, index and middle fingers as still as possible. Place the mosaic between the cutting surfaces of the pliers. The tile and the cutting part of the nippers should not overlap completely; the nippers should protrude approximately half beyond the tile.
The direction of the break is set by turning the head of the pliers. To increase cutting force, hold the cutters closer to the ends of the handles.
Using a grinder
This tool is very often used in construction and finishing of premises. Many craftsmen use it to cut tiles for floors and walls. The tool can also effectively split a mosaic into two component parts. However, the process must be done carefully as the material is fragile. And there is a possibility that the tool may damage it. Therefore, when working with an angle grinder, it is recommended to give preference to material on the mesh. These products are distinguished by the strength of fixation of all elements.
To carry out manipulations, it is necessary to secure the material on a flat surface. This can be done using tape. The scoring disc must be positioned strictly perpendicular to the surface on which the mosaic is located. Cutting should be done smoothly and carefully so as not to damage the product. Some craftsmen mark the line with a cutting wheel. In any case, the procedure is easier to perform in the middle of the product. The closer to the edge the cut is made, the higher the likelihood of cracks and splits.
Thus, to cut the product, you will need the following tools:
- Bulgarian;
- special disk;
- scotch;
- a sheet of plywood or other flat surface.
After completing the work, the structure can be detached from the tape. When using a grinder, you should avoid imprecise movements. The tool can damage not only the mosaic, but also injure the master. The resulting strip of material is fixed with a special glue to the desired area of the room.
Cutting tools are available tools. They can be purchased at any hardware store. Some owners do not know how to do the procedure themselves. They are forced to resort to the services of specialists. But the use of such materials and methods allows you to install and cut the tiles in the shortest possible time.
Roller cutters (tongs) for mosaic
Roller cutters (tongs) for mosaics are the most convenient and functional tool for cutting. This tool can combine the functionality of a glass cutter and, in fact, the mosaic cutters themselves. Externally, this tool is somewhat reminiscent of a modern can opener. The tip of the pliers consists of two strong, sharply sharpened discs. A piece of mosaic is inserted between these discs, and by squeezing the handles under force, the discs cut the mosaic in half. If you are well trained in handling this tool, you can make not only straight cuts, but also figured cuts, giving the mosaic different shapes. When the cutting rollers become dull, you just need to turn them a little, having first loosened the screws with which they are pressed to the body of the pliers. Once the desired position is selected, tighten these screws again.
It is worth noting that when working with any of the tools described above, safety precautions should be observed. Because, for example, using roller cutters, when cutting, a piece of mosaic can hit the performer in the eye. Therefore, when working, wear safety glasses, and you can put gloves on your hands so that fragments do not get under your skin. This way, you will protect yourself and be able to act confidently and accurately.
"Fortune teller" that can bite
No matter how good the “biting dog” is (or the fox, whichever option you like best), this model can hardly be called universal due to its characteristic protruding ears.
For a puppet show, you will need other characters. You can make a wide variety of origami “biters” for any plot from your children’s favorite paper “fortune teller”. This unusual toy, with the help of simple manipulations, helps you “look” into the future. It is enough to ask an exciting question, and then reveal one of its facets and read the answer written there. Not only children, but also adults are not averse to “trying their luck” by turning to a paper prophetess.
It's very easy to fold. The process begins with the basic “Pancake” shape. It is best to take a blank 21x21 cm so that the “fortune teller” does not turn out to be too small.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Bend the square diagonally in both directions.
- Open and fold all four corners towards the center.
- Turn it over.
- Fold the corners again in the same way.
- We bend the workpiece into a “mountain”. Place the free edge up.
- Let's reveal. Fold from left to right and return to original position.
- We bring the corners to the center of the figure, as if forming a bag.
- We “walk” our fingers along the fold lines, pressing the sides of the workpiece to each other.
- Turn the product over to the reverse side.
- We straighten the cells.
- Turn the workpiece over again.
- The basis of the “fortune teller” is ready.
If you glue adjacent cells of the toy together, you will get a wonderful “biter” made of paper. All that remains is to paint origami, depicting a dog or any other animal, as desired. You can also print ready-made templates, of which there are now many on the Internet, and then fold the future paper actor from them. For example, like this:
The shark is ready to pounce. Or just talk?
And here is the origami “biting dog”, made in a new way:
How I cut the mosaic to lay it in the corners of the pool bowl.
In order to lay the mosaic in this corner location, the mosaic must be cut. and if such an angle goes from top to bottom, then a large amount of mosaic will have to be cut.
First I tried to break the mosaic using pliers or pliers. With some skill and using paper as spacers, I began to succeed, but the labor intensity was high and the productivity was low. A lot of mosaics went to waste (to be thrown away). It could break diagonally, or anything else, but not as needed. And at the same time, laying a single mosaic, in the absence of a base, one small tile at a time, takes a lot of time.
Then I decided to try cutting with a grinder using a diamond wheel. The experience turned out to be successful. On a flat board, with transparent tape we glue a pre-cut strip of mosaic glued on a paper base. Next, we cut through this mosaic at the desired angle with a grinder, depending on how wide the mosaic tiles are required in one or another corner of the pool.
You need to hold the grinder straight, not jerk it, and move it evenly. Please pay attention to the safety rules when using this tool.
Peel off the tape that held the mosaic strip in place. Be careful after such work, small particles of glass remain on your hands. Rinse them off with water.
Next, we place this strip on the glue where it is required. With this method of cutting and subsequent laying of mosaics in the corners, things go faster. Mosaic waste with this cutting method becomes less.
Origami dog
(Step 1)
First, we will tell you how to make origami out of paper, a simple version. For the creative process we need a regular sheet of paper and a marker. We work:
(Step 2)
- We take an A4 format base, bend it in half, and cut off the protruding piece. As a result, we should have a square in front of us. We fold it diagonally, first from the upper left corner, and then also, only from the upper right corner, and unbend the workpiece to its original position.
- Now we need to bend all the corners to the middle. Then we unfold one of the corners and bend it in half. We hide the resulting triangle and turn away the opposite side.
- Next, visually mark the third part of the left triangle, draw a line with your gaze and bend the paper along it, so that a fold is formed. This element will be the dog's tail.
- We now need to fold the workpiece horizontally in half and bring the resulting triangle out. We carry out identical actions with the opposite side.
- Let's start decorating the dog's face. To do this, you need to place the workpiece in front of you, lift the corner to the top, and bring it out. We bend the drawn part in half and decorate the product on both sides with the necessary images of eyes and nose.
Now you know how to make origami from paper that resembles the image of a dog. A paper frog, which we talked about in one of our articles, can keep such a dog company. Megamaster.info recommends that you familiarize yourself with the material on how to draw a dog.
Properties and applications of glass mosaic
Glass mosaic has three main advantages:
- waterproof
- durability
- strength
Glass is one of the most wear-resistant materials; it does not absorb moisture, easily tolerates any temperature changes, and does not scratch during additional processing.
There are no restrictions on the use of glass mosaics; everything depends only on the designer’s imagination. This material is used for :
- rooms with high humidity (saunas, bathrooms, baths, halls with fountains, etc.);
- offices, bedrooms, halls, cafes, shops, restaurants to improve the premises;
- to enliven the interior (mosaic visually expands the boundaries of the room, enlivens and makes furniture, stairs, window slopes and window sills “airy”).
Mosaic laying technology
Before you start laying the mosaic, prepare the base. If the surface is loose, it must be primed, all roughness, irregularities, cracks and any other defects must be removed. The base for the glass mosaic should be plain; any imperfections will be visible through the decorative material.
Then you can start marking the finished surface, the sheets with mosaics are laid in one line, three pieces in length, then we repeat this procedure until the surface is completely marked.
Next, let's start working with glass mosaics.:
- We prepare the walls for gluing the mosaic: dilute the glue in a plastic bucket with warm water, stir until a homogeneous viscous mixture is formed. Once the mass is ready, it is applied to the wall using a spatula. Watch the layer of the substance, it should be even, but not too thick, otherwise the mosaic will not hold on and will crawl.
- We glue the mosaic on the grid to the wall in accordance with the drawing, carefully pressing the sheet to the surface for good adhesion. This can be done by hand or with a roller.
- We remove the film from the surface of the mosaic. When the work is completed, you need to leave the film alone so that the glue dries completely. This will take at least one day.
- We rub the seams . We apply grout to the seams and carefully distribute them along the joints. It’s easier and more convenient to do this with a small spatula. When the putty fills all the seams, the remains must be quickly removed so that the composition does not have time to dry.
- The fifth stage is the concluding stage . We will remove all dirt from the mosaic with a damp sponge; it is important that the grout does not go away with the water. If you cannot remove cement dust, you can use a sulfuric acid solution
Before starting work, remember a few more rules:
- The temperature of the room in which the mosaic is laid should be between +5 and +30 degrees.
- If the mosaic is glued on a mesh, then you need to choose white glue.
- For colored mosaics, it is better to immediately determine its place for each sheet and only then apply glue.
Classic model "Bites"
This fun, dynamic "bark, bite and keep out the house" toy is built using the basic House shape. For it you will need a square sheet with a side of 21 cm, preferably two-color - this will allow you to better navigate during assembly. It is recommended to use either office paper or “kami”; craft paper is also suitable, it also has increased strength. Since the toy will move frequently, it is important that its folds do not fray.
Step-by-step instruction:
- For the basic “House” shape, you need to bend the square in half from top to bottom. Then turn the resulting rectangle into “Doors”. And, returning the last two folds to their original position, open the side “pockets”, carefully smoothing them out. The "house" is ready.
- Turn the figure over to the reverse side.
- We bend the side flaps towards the middle line “valley”. And then the lower right corner to the center, capturing only the near layer.
- Make the next fold along the dotted line as shown in the figure. We still do not touch the second layer.
- Raises the lower left corner until it touches the upper right.
- Repeat steps 3 – 5 for the reverse side.
- This is what we get in the end.
- Rotate the workpiece 90° counterclockwise.
- Open the free edges on the right and insert your fingers into the resulting “pocket.”
- Carefully fold the workpiece in half, simultaneously pushing the middle part inside. We iron the fold line on the reverse side to make it as clear as possible.
- We close the mouth of the “biting dog”, adjusting the resulting creases as necessary.
- At the same time, the “ears” of our animal go up.
- Now we have our own finger puppet, which can be easily made into a glove puppet by choosing a matching “robe” for the hand. We draw the “biter” eyes and nose for more realism. Some craftsmen even glue in teeth and tongue.
For children, the origami “biters” diagram may not seem entirely clear, so it’s worth clarifying the difficult points in the video:
How to glue (glue) glass mosaic on a mesh
The process should start from the bottom and go to the very top of the sheet. Apply the adhesive to the tiles and the prepared wall or drywall, and not in a thick layer, which is leveled with a spatula. You should not press with your hands, as the base may lose its integrity and the pattern will become “crooked.” For this purpose, use a flat spatula or a large sponge, which is used to iron the sheet.
Which adhesive for glass mosaic on mesh to choose
If you want to glue the mosaic with your own hands (instructions below) or do the installation in a different way (the cost of such services is quite reasonable), then you will need a special adhesive composition. It must have a high level of adhesion for cement, ceramic, metal and wood coatings. Pay attention to the packaging, as it must contain information about the possibility of its use during temperature fluctuations and high humidity. Also know that they only come in white and gray in color.
How to lay (lay, lay) glass mosaic on a grid and laying technology
It is recommended to lay glass mosaics in the same way as ceramic tiles and for these purposes you will need similar tools. Some details of the process have already been given earlier in this article.
Making a dog using a template
The simplest option is to make a dog according to a template. To do this, you need to draw a stencil on thick paper, outline it on the selected material, cut out and glue the dog according to the template. For the work you will need: colored cardboard, a stencil, a regular pencil, a marker and scissors.
Cardboard dog template
When making this craft, we recommend inserting the neck into the body, already coated with glue, and drawing the parts of the dog, preferably with a marker.
Paper dog
Paper origami for children
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.
Symbol of 2022 - Do-it-yourself dog: master class with step-by-step photos
The next master class will help caring mothers not only have an interesting time doing pleasant needlework, but also create with their own hands an exclusive gift for a child for the New Year - a Dog (symbol of 2022) using a master class with step-by-step photos. Rest assured, the toy in the modern and popular “Tilda” style will be equally interesting to both preschoolers and junior schoolchildren.
Necessary materials for creating a symbol of 2022 with your own hands according to a master class with photos
- beige fleece for the body
- cotton fabric in different colors
- lace of matching color
- soft filling for toys (holofiber)
- needles and threads
- pen or pencil
- white paper or cardboard
- pins
- satin ribbon
- buttons
- pink floss
