Balloon basket out of the box. Balloon with a basket with your own hands. Balloon - smeshariki from papier mache

How to make a real papier-mâché balloon with your own hands so that it can then fly? What is required for such a craft, how complicated is the process? In reality, most products of this kind do not require a long time and special knowledge.

Thanks to a detailed master class, any beginner can handle it. But the finished craft will amaze everyone around. You can make bright multi-colored balls, provide them with baskets or color them to make laughing faces. Whatever, you are only limited by your imagination.

To make a papier-mâché balloon on a balloon, you will need the following materials:

  • a stack of unwanted newspapers;
  • liquid paste;
  • ordinary rubber ball;
  • a few brushes.

Detailed instructions:

  1. Prepare a paste by diluting it in some unnecessary container of a decent size.
  2. Tear newspaper sheets into strips 2.5 cm wide each.
  3. Inflate the balloon, making sure that it does not exceed the dimensions of the finished craft.
  4. Carefully glue the finished ball with paper strips pre-moistened in the paste.
  5. Important: after wetting the paper, immediately remove any excess liquid by running your fingers. This should be done in advance, before gluing.
  6. When gluing the strips, carefully straighten the folds with your fingertips. It is more convenient to do this with a brush. Act in stages, then the toy ball will turn out beautiful and smooth.
  7. When finished, leave the product to dry. Now carefully pierce the ball inside the newspaper strips and take it out through the small remaining hole at the bottom (this must be left in advance, even before pasting the newspaper).






If you need a white ball, just paint the dried blank with the paint of the desired color.

Globe or moon made of papier-mâché

How to make a ball - a planet from papier-mâché? I want to create something special. For example, the planet Earth or the Moon. Here the basic principle of making a ball will remain unchanged.

Step-by-step instruction:

  1. Make a newspaper ball, trying to make it as smooth as possible (no wrinkles) and medium in size. Inflate a regular rubber balloon, then gradually glue strips of newspaper soaked in glue over it. Wait until the product is dry, then blow off the balloon. The preparatory part is over.
  2. Now, for this example, you will need a real globe. It is more convenient than flat pictures. To make the globe look as realistic as possible, it is necessary to redraw the outlines of the continents, individual islands and oceans of the Earth onto a finished paper ball. To do this, arm yourself with acrylic paints.
  3. Is it convenient to color the newspaper or is it worth additionally pasting the balloon on top with white paper? You can first paint with white paint and then apply the outlines of the Earth to it. Or paste over with A4 paper, cutting it also into strips. The technology seems more complicated, but in practice everyone copes, even beginners.










In this way, you can create any planet from the solar system and then hang them together, creating a composition. It is important to keep the dimensions, remembering that Jupiter is large, Mars is small, and the Earth is medium.

Balloon with a basket - master class

Here you can choose the manufacturing technique.

Option number 1. A beautiful ball. If you want to create a craft quickly, then look at a beautiful colored small ball. Preferably round in shape. Weave to it from a dense thread or take a ready-made mesh. See that the ball fits comfortably inside, and the edges of the net remain free. Trim carefully if necessary.

Create a shopping cart. You can cut it out of an ordinary plastic cup and glue it on the outside. Or glued from a sheet of cardboard. If you have a ready basket, even better. Tie it using the free ends of the thread to the ball. Ready.

Option number 2. A voluminous balloon with a fabric basket. A great New Year's surprise that a child can make if prompted.

Would need:

  • unnecessary newspapers;
  • ordinary rubber ball;
  • diluted paste;
  • brush;
  • pieces of multi-colored fabric (preferably one type);
  • cardboard;
  • skein of rope or braid.

Step by step instructions:


Such a papier-mache balloon will turn out beautiful, large and can then be hung from the ceiling.

  1. Making a paper (newspaper) ball. Inflate the balloon following the instructions described above, then glue it successively with thin newspaper strips, dipping them in a paste. Do not seal the space below, around the tail. Leave a hole.
  2. While the blank dries, you can make a basket. To do this, take the cardboard and glue the basket of small sizes step by step, guided by the ball.
  3. Carefully poke 4 small, even holes in the top of the finished basket. See that they are symmetrical.
  4. Decoupage ball. It is dry, now deflate and remove the rubber base (inflated balloon). Tape it with strips of fabric / colored paper (which is preferable). From above, carefully make 2 holes, placing them close. The papier-mâché ball is ready.
  5. Measure out 2 pieces of rope. Take one, thread the tip through one of those holes at the top of the ball, then pull it out through the other. Center so that two identical ends hang down. Tie them, fastening in two opposite holes located in the basket. Do the same with the second remaining rope. Tie the ends alternately to two of the four holes (see picture).
  6. At the top of the children's toy, you can make an additional loop through which it can then be hung from the ceiling.

A small doll or a man with Lego, ready to fly, will complete the work.

Balloon - smeshariki from papier mache

It's easy to do. To create a cute smeshariki you will need:

  • dye;
  • several brushes;
  • a sheet of cardboard;
  • scissors;
  • finished picture.

The first step is to make an ordinary paper ball, pasted over with newspaper strips. Then, as it dries, decorate the product by painting it like a Smeshariki. Draw a smiling face in front, and attach the missing parts like ears, arms and legs separately.

Cut them out of a sheet of cardboard or “blind” using a napkin soaked in glue. Some take plasticine. The paper ball is quite dense, so you can attach a variety of parts without fear of its destruction.

The master class was held by Maria Potapenko.



Interior decoration "Balloon" can become a decorative element or be used in thematic photo shoots. It will be interesting to look as a decorative element in a children's room or as an independent art object in a shabby chic interior. On the basis of this master class, you can sew balloons of different sizes and styles.

Materials:
fabric x/6 in two colors measuring 50 x 50 cm;
white doublerin 50 x 50 cm;
synthetic filler 300 g;
beer cardboard 20 x 20 cm;
paper flowers of different sizes;
plaster decoration;
cotton elastic lace - 1.5 m;
cotton lace - 0.7 m;
braid with pompoms of two colors - 1 m;
shabby tape - 0.2 m;
nylon braid with flowers;
bead (diameter - 1 cm);
waxed cord - 4 m;
velvety braid - 0.3 m;
sewing threads;
glue "Moment-Crystal".

Tools:
scissors;
pins;
sewing needle;
compass;
pencil;
tape measure;
glue gun;
awl;
stationery clips.

How to make a decorative balloon.

Using an iron, glue the dublerin on the wrong sides of the fabric. Cut out patterns of balloon dome petals from both fabrics, 3 pieces each.

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We sweep and grind the petals on a sewing machine, alternating colors through one.

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We turn the dome on the front side and stuff it, quite tightly, with synthetic filler. We pin the bottom hole with pins, aligning the edge.

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The correct alignment of the lower opening of the dome can be checked by standing on a flat surface.

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We measure the diameter of the lower hole of the dome. We cut out a circle equal to this diameter from beer cardboard, and also cut out a circle larger in diameter from any fabric.

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We cover the circle for the lower opening of the dome with a fabric so that there are no creases and folds.

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We attach a cloth-covered circle to the lower opening of the dome and sew it with neat small stitches along the entire diameter.

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We sew elastic cotton lace by hand, pulling it a little so that it lies evenly. The stitches are short, barely visible. The direction of the wavy side of the lace is chosen in such a way that it is opposite only on one color of the fabric. We fold the lower edge of the lace and also sew it on by hand.

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We cut the waxed cord into 6 equal segments, approximately 0.5 m each. We apply them strictly in the center of each petal of the dome and glue it with a glue gun.

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We cut out a circle with a diameter of about 3.5 cm from beer cardboard and fit it with a cloth. We pierce it in the center with an awl, pull the shabby tape into the hole with a loop, tying a knot at the bottom to secure it. Then we thread the shabby tape into the bead for a neat appearance. Glue the ribbon with pom-poms.

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Approximately in the middle of the entire height of the dome, we visually mark a flat horizontal line, pin it with pins, and then glue the inelastic cotton lace with a glue gun. Then we place the braid with pompoms so that the braid sags on all the petals of the dome. Attach the tape to the glue gun. We cut out individual elements from the nylon braid with flowers and glue them on the glue gun.

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We decorate the lower part of the dome with non-elastic cotton lace, pinning it with pins, and then gluing it to Moment-Crystal. We glue the velvety braid on the glue gun along the bottom of the dome like this.

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We cut a piece of fabric about 25 x 16 cm, fold it in half with shorter lengths to each other and sew them from the wrong side on a sewing machine.

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Then turn it right side out so that the fabric is folded in half. The raw cut is ironed 1 cm inward.

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We prepare two identical mugs of beer cardboard covered with fabric to decorate the bottom of the basket, just as we did before. We sew one of the circles to the bottom of the basket from the front (outer) side.

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Having sewn the outer circle, turn the basket inside out and glue the second circle to the wrong side of the bottom on the “Moment-Crystal”. For the best bonding, we fix the edges of the circles with stationery clothespins.

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For further work, it is necessary to hang the dome and in this position fasten the cords to the basket, at a uniform distance. We cut off the extra tails of the waxed cord and manually sew cotton lace around the entire circumference of the basket.

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Glue paper flowers to the top edge of the basket with a glue gun. We carry out finishing work on decorating the dome. We try on, and then glue paper flowers and plaster decoration on the glue gun.

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Ready!

And the assortment will definitely tell you a lot of great ideas for decorating balloons and creating new toys.

To sew a mobile from felt, you will need:

  • felt in eight different colors (or less if you want to repeat colors through one);
  • needle and thread or sewing machine;
  • cotton wool or synthetic winterizer for stuffing;
  • bottle caps, buttons or sequins for decoration.

1. Print out the pattern. Select the desired size of the parts - the petals of the ball and transfer the pattern to sheets of felt of different colors. Cut out. Also cut out a circle from the felt.

2. Sew the petals of the future ball together using a machine or manually. On one side, leave the hole unsewn - you will need it to stuff the toy. Turn the ball out.

3. Fill the ball with padding polyester or cotton. Close the hole by sewing on a circle of felt.

4. Baskets of balls - a cork from a bottle of wine, cut in half and decorated with felt strips. They can be easily glued to supermoment glue.

5. Decorate the balloons with stars or sparkles, if desired.

6. Hang the balloon from the mobile disk with long strong strings stretched across the top of the balloon. Or maybe you will add snow-white clouds to the mobile, as we did, or multi-colored raindrops. Create your own unique toy that will delight your baby!

How to make a balloon with your own hands?

Flying in a hot air balloon is an exciting activity with which you can diversify your weekends or holidays. There are companies that provide balloons for rent, so it is best to use their services. If you are interested in the process of making a balloon in theory, or if you want to make a miniature balloon, then our article will reveal to you all the intricacies of this process.

Consider the process of manufacturing each element of the balloon separately.

How to make a balloon dome with your own hands

The balloon dome is best sewn from durable nylon materials (polyester or polyamide). To prevent the fabric from passing air, on the outside of it must be coated with polyurethane or silicone. The dome is sewn together from segments, the number and size of which depend on the size of the balloon. In this table on the site sdelai-sam.pp.ua you can find the sizes of segments for diameters from 1 to 3 meters. To make a ball of a larger diameter, calculate proportionally the dimensions and quantity of the corresponding segment.

The base of the dome - the inflation hole - must be protected with a heat-resistant fabric tape. At the top of the dome, it is necessary to provide a parachute valve through which heated air will be discharged to lower the ball. For greater strength of the dome, ribbons can be sewn vertically and horizontally. At the top, the ribbons are attached to the parachute valve ring, and at the bottom - to the suspension ropes.

balloon basket

The basket is made from a wooden vine, and its bottom is best made from marine plywood, which perfectly tolerates moisture. The frame for the basket can be stainless steel cables that attach the basket to the dome. These cables are best wrapped in leather sheaths to protect them from damage.

Hot air balloon burner

This is the most important part of the balloon and must be chosen with care. Liquefied propane is used as fuel for these burners. They are made of stainless steel with special protective covers.

Assembling the balloon

The most difficult thing is to make a parachute valve opening mechanism, however, in specialized sports clubs, for example, aeronavt.1gb.ru you can find recommendations on how to set up this mechanism. The assembly sequence is as follows:

  1. We fasten the steel cables to the lower rim of the dome and the basket with bolts.
  2. The burner is mounted on a rigid frame above the basket.
  3. Cords for controlling the parachute valve are attached to the cables.
  4. Inside the basket there are containers for storing maps, a fire extinguisher and provisions.
About flying in a hot air balloon and how to make it yourself.

Below is a description of a balloon that you can make with your own hands. And now I want to talk with you not about those balloons that children need to launch, but about those real ones that you can fly on.

Previously, such flights were unrealistic, we could only dream of such a thing. It's great that now you can bring this fantasy to life and make an unforgettable romantic flight! Such flights are very original and safe, and most importantly, they can be made all year round, both in winter and in summer. If you organize your holiday, then such an event will bring a lot of pleasure to your guests. This holiday will be remembered for a lifetime. If you are interested in such an idea, you can contact the Aeronaut ballooning club, which offers. The club's pilots have repeatedly won the main competitions in Russia, and this club is considered the best and most professional.

In addition to romantic rises in the air, if you love and appreciate extreme sports, the club has a special tempting offer for you - a balloon flight in the only basket in Russia with a transparent bottom. And one more news of the company, now everyone can take a flight in a hot air balloon under the new MONO program. Flights under the "MONO" program are carried out in the Dmitrov airfield, on weekends. Flight duration is from 40 to 60 minutes. There can be up to 8 people in the balloon basket! You have a great opportunity to spend an hour in the air with your family and friends.

And one more thing that interested me. Here is a unique gift idea for any occasion, this is an acquisition. The gift will be the most original and unusual, the certificate can be made in the form of a balloon with the inscription "Happy Birthday". For flights here is a great choice for your imagination. You can choose the flight "Picnic", "Joke" and others. And you can choose (this is for young romantics) the flight "Proposal". A very romantic way to make a marriage proposal to your beloved. EH!

And now, after you fly, I propose to hand over the balloon with your own hands.

Buy 24 sheets of silk paper from the stationery store. Each piece of balloon will require a sheet of paper 210 cm long. Therefore, to get this length, you will have to glue several sheets of paper into one.

From newsprint (also glued) make a pattern and cut out the balloon slices on it. A pattern with dimensions is shown in the figure (Fig. a). Dimensions are in millimeters. After cutting out all the slices (there will be eight of them!), Glue them together, and you will get a ball (fig. b). In the process of gluing the balloon slices, a paper lump is formed on its top. He will interfere with you. Therefore, carefully cut it off, but so that a circle with a diameter of about 10 cm forms on the top of the ball. Cover its surface with a strip of paper (Fig. c).

At the bottom, the ball passes into a cylinder, to which a rocker for a cup of cotton is attached. The cylinder must be solid. To do this, several sheets of old drawing paper are taken, which are glued together in several sheets over its entire length, which is approximately 140 cm. The diameter of the cylinder should be 47 cm. paper burned (Fig. e). Then make a circle from a wire about 1 mm thick. On both sides, attach another piece of wire to it. This will be the axis. Insert the circle into a paper cylinder, but first attach one more, second axis perpendicular to the axis, on which put on the lid from the shoe cream jar. Poke holes in the lid with an awl, and as high as possible, i.e., at its very edge, so that its center of gravity is as low as possible under the suspension (Fig. d). Thus, you will get a Cardan suspension, the essence of which is that when the ball is tilted under the influence of the wind, the cup will always remain in a horizontal position. It is very important to see that both in the paper cylinder and in the lid of the shoe wax box, the wire rotates completely freely.

To avoid fire, the ball should be launched outdoors. Put a cotton swab soaked in alcohol on the lid and set it on fire. Warm air fills the balloon, stretches the paper and slowly lifts it up. If the segments of the balloon are not glued well, warm air will come out of it, the balloon will not rise. Therefore, you need to carefully check whether its slices are well glued together.