Modern household items are good because, in addition to their main purpose, they can be used in another way that was not originally provided. For example, toothpicks are an excellent material for creating fakes.
From children's products to the most complex designs. So how to make a toothpick craft? To begin with, it is worth choosing the direction and type of fake.
Types of toothpick fakes
When choosing what kind of fake you can make from toothpicks, you need to remember that, despite all the variety, there are three basic ways to create a fake from toothpicks:
- Toothpicks are thrust into a voluminous object (the same hedgehogs from acorns or chestnuts):
- Toothpicks are fixed on a plane, for example, on a sheet of paper, or other flat surface, or face;
- Toothpicks are used as a primary and basic building material. Usually this method involves large-scale projects.
Of course, when choosing a fake, it is worth starting from the task first of all, but the technological stage should also be considered at the very beginning.
"Before finally choosing which counterfeit to collect, you need to make sure that the materials for its manufacture are at home or within walking distance."
When the manufacturing method is selected, you can proceed to the selection of a specific counterfeit option. The most popular of these options are presented below.
Fake toothpicks for beginners
Do-it-yourself fakes from toothpicks are not always as simple as it might seem. If you are not confident in your abilities, it is better to start simple.
Crafts from plasticine and toothpicks
A combination of toothpicks and plasticine is ideal for a beginner. As a rule, such products are simple, and everyone can repeat them, although everything depends on imagination.
Examples of fakes made from plasticine and toothpicks are:
- Various geometric shapes. This is a very popular destination. Plasticine is used as a bonding component, and toothpicks are used as a base. Shapes can be as simple as a pyramid or complex.
- The use of plasticine as a volumetric base. An animal figurine is molded from plasticine, and the image is complemented with toothpicks. In this way, you can make a toy hedgehog, where the thorns are toothpicks. Insect - Toothpicks will be used as paws.
"Instead of plasticine, you can use salted dough or special polymer clay"
Styrofoam or vegetable base?
The second, no less popular option for making a fake is the use of foam, or fruits, vegetables, nuts - everything that grows and has at least a little geometrically suitable parameters.
When choosing between polystyrene and fruits, you need to consider both the pros and cons of each material:
- It is easier to make fakes from toothpicks with your own hands from a vegetable base. Often, it (for example, an acorn) already has the required size and shape, which will simplify the manufacturing process;
- The foam base is more difficult to prepare. But a fake made of it can last much longer. It is also easy to combine foam with other synthetic materials, such as glue. It is possible to use glue with fruits, but not as effectively, without a guarantee that everything will go as it should.
Popular toothpick fakes
Materials and tools are ready. The manufacturing method is selected. And the muse still does not appear? This is a common problem for designers.
It's good that there is no plagiarism in needlework, and you can use other people's work.Below is a brief overview of the most successful ideas for fakes from toothpicks, from photo frames to complex designs.
Frame
A sheet of colored cardboard is folded in half. The back side is completely covered with a layer of toothpicks. Front - only along the contour of the pasted photo.
The workpiece, in the L-shaped position, is attached to the second sheet of cardboard with glue. The uncovered base is also laid out with toothpicks.
It remains to cut out two triangles according to the size of the sides, glue them with toothpicks and put them in place. The resulting base can be left in its original state, or you can use one of the options:
- Paint in one color, or apply a drawing;
- Lay out the volumetric patterns with toothpicks.
Zoo
This is a simple option that requires fruits, vegetables, chestnuts or acorns and a little creativity.
Figures of animals are assembled from materials, GD toothpicks can play the role of different parts of the body, for example, legs, or needles.
On a sheet of cardboard, from toothpicks, a fence and corrals are created for each animal.
House or castle layout
This option is universal. Suitable for both a simple fake and a large-scale project. Depending on the complexity, you may need:
- Stationery knife and glue - in the event that a lot of work is planned only from toothpicks;
- Styrofoam or house model that can be pasted over with toothpicks to get the desired effect.
The largest models consist of thousands of toothpicks, so in this version it all depends on the desire and the available time.
Fake toothpicks for kids are a great opportunity to spend time together. For children, this is an opportunity to try something new and interesting.
Not to mention the fact that such work develops fine motor skills and intelligence. Develop the ability to think creatively and achieve goals.
Photo of crafts from toothpicks
