Today we want to share with you another idea for creating original handmade toys. You will learn how to make balls for decorating a Christmas tree, photo zones, shop windows for yourself or as a gift, as well as other attractive figures, what you may need for this, and what to pay attention to.
What is needed to make a New Year's decoration?
First, you need to decide on the design of the Christmas tree toy, its size, shape, and style. Based on these factors, we go to the store for components. It is better to choose the following items as a base:
Styrofoam balls – they are inexpensive, sold in a wide range, very light, durable, and do not break when dropped;
Plastic toy blanks (available in the form of balls and other figures, found in transparent and opaque versions);
Small wooden blanks (usually flat, with a large variety of New Year and Christmas motifs);
As for tools, we will definitely need scissors and a glue gun, a pencil for marking the blank, sometimes pins or needles, stencils, tweezers.
The most important task is to successfully choose decorative elements, because the overall appearance of the finished work depends on them. Often, colored foil in rolls, flower film (pay attention to the selection: https://100idey.com.ua/floristika-ua/plivka-dlja-kvitiv-pakuvalna-ua) and other beautiful "little things" are used for this. In many cases, foamiran and felt, jewelry pendants, decorative paints, etc. are suitable.
How to make a Christmas tree decoration step by step?
Regardless of the chosen design, the algorithm of actions is always approximately the same: prepare everything needed for work.
Prepare the blank. If necessary, it can be primed or painted in the desired color in advance, covered with paper, fabric, foamiran, and dried.
Start decorating. First, usually comes the central, i.e., main decor, which is gradually supplemented with small details. At the end, you need to attach a loop for hanging from a ribbon, cord, or you can use beading wire, which can be chosen here: https://100idey.com.ua/osnovi-ta-instrumenti-ua/drit-ua.
And it's ready! In this form of creativity, there are no restrictions, because New Year is a bright holiday, and various bright, shiny decor is welcome here like never before. But you can also give preference to calm, noble tones and high-quality materials for creativity. With your own hands, it is even possible to replicate styles of past eras and get balls in vintage or retro style, shabby chic style, etc. Create, experiment, and get worthy results of your work.