How to make a figure with your own hands

Every year a different decor for a photo shoot becomes more relevant. These can be ready-made photo zones or thematic elements. One of these are the big numbers, which are often used at children's parties or for a photo in honor of the anniversary for a couple. Often their cost is quite high. Therefore, we offer several simple workshops with the help of which you can do the numbers yourself.

Simple number of roses

Those who are not engaged in needlework are better off to start by trying to do something simple. For example, the number of roses will be able to perform any novice. After all, the main thing is to follow the instructions and not be afraid to experiment.

We will prepare such materials:

• large cardboard;
• corrugated paper;
• glue in the gun;
• scissors and knife;
• stapler;
• a pen.

On the cardboard we draw a number of the required size and shape. If you wish, you can make a big and small option for the decor. Carefully cut out the figure with a stationery knife so that there are no creases on it.
Getting to the preparation of roses.To do this, cut the corrugated paper and cut it into strips.

Stretch the paper a bit to make it convenient to form a flower. Due to this, the length of the strip increases significantly.Bend the upper edge of the strip in the inner side.

Turn the strip on its back, as shown in the photo.Fold the edge of the paper, forming not a complete triangle.Roll up the rest of the paper to the beginning of the triangle, forming the core. To make the flower more even, it is better to use a pen to create it, as shown in the photo. Gradually wind the corrugated paper, fixing along the bottom edge. The more layers of paper there are, the more open the rosette will be.

When the flower is of the required shape, take out the handle and fix the base with a stapler. Form the rest of the flowers. If you wish, you can make them colored, then the figure will be very bright and unusual. Lay out the roses on the blank, if necessary, make a few more pieces.

When everything is ready, take a flower and cut it off at the base. Apply a little hot glue on the blank and glue a rose. The remaining tail is not thrown away, and leave to work. Fill the entire blank with roses.

When the main part of the work is done, proceed to the remaining tails. Align them alternately and glue them to empty spaces. If desired, you can fluff them up a little more, so that the figure looks even more voluminous.

 

A wonderful number for the holiday is ready!

Figure in winter style

For work we will prepare:

• cardboard;
• corrugated paper in several shades;
• stationery knife;
• pencil;
• scissors;
• Scotch;
• plain paper for printing;
• glue in the gun;
• ribbon of rhinestones;
• watercolor paints and brush;
• decorative snowflakes.

We draw on the cardboard a digit of the required size and cut it with a clerical knife. We make two identical blanks.Cut a strip of cardboard of the required width to make the figure volumetric. Gently glue them to one of the sides with tape.

We put the second blank on top in the form of a figure and glue it with scotch tape.

Cut off strips of corrugated paper of different shades.

Cut them into small pieces, as shown in the photo. White paper for printing cut into strips and paste figure. Glue the pieces of white corrugated paper around the edges.
Tightly fill the middle with two colors. To give a winter style to the figure, we apply a bit of white and blue hue of watercolor paint. Glue decorative snowflakes on top of corrugated paper.

If you wish, you can glue a rhinestone ribbon on the side. The figure of napkins

If you do not want to spend money on special paper, then napkins can be an excellent alternative for creating a holiday figure.

In addition to them, we will need:

• cardboard;
• scissors;
• stapler;
• glue;
• pencil.

On the cardboard we draw a number and carefully cut it out.

We take a simple napkin and form an accordion from it, as shown in the photo.

We fold the workpiece in half and fix it with a stapler.

The edge of the napkin is cut off, giving it a wavy shape.

We open the blank and give it a more lush look.

Apply glue to the cardboard blank and attach the first flower.

Repeat the same with the rest of the flowers.

A stylish element for a holiday and a photo shoot is ready!

Volumetric figure

To make a beautiful, big figure for a festive event is not an easy task. After all, such work is very time consuming and time consuming. But if you are committed, then proceed to the process of creation.

We will prepare such materials:

• large size cardboard or foam;
• corrugated paper in several shades;
• small balloons;
• scissors;
• threads;
• glue in the gun;
• wire;
• ruler.

First, prepare the foundation. From cardboard or foam cut out the figure of the required size.

If desired, it can be painted with a special spray paint.

In the meantime, proceed to the creation of flowers. To do this, take one sheet of paper and fold it with an accordion.

Cut into two parts so that one is larger than the other.

Take a smaller segment, straighten and fold it in half.

Cut it into two parts.

Take the part that was postponed at the beginning. We fold it with an accordion and cut it in half. Prepare all the segments to create flowers of different sizes.

All subsequent steps are repeated alternately for each segment, which we have prepared earlier.

We put the wire in the middle of a piece of corrugated paper and twist it.

Round the edges of the paper with scissors.

Carefully straighten and stretch the edges, forming a lush flower.

Repeat the same with the rest of the segments, forming beautiful flowers of different sizes.

We attach the flowers to the foam or cardboard blank with glue.

We inflate small balls and decorate them with a figure for a holiday.

Bulk figure: interesting ideas

If you decide to repeat one of the master classes, be sure to try to add a number with your own details. For example, an unusual decor or a combination of colors. We have specially prepared several inspiration ideas.