Crafts from tires, crafts made of tires with their own hands, how to make a swan from an old tire, a swing of tires with their own hands, flowerpots from tires themselves.
Decorating a summer cottage is not limited tobright drawings, flower beds and purchased sculptures. Small details in the overall perception of gardens are no less important. Many of them can be made with your own hands, and tips on creating crafts from old tires will help you with this.
Sculptures of old tires
With the correct coloring of tires in your gardenYou can make many colorful animals from all over the world. All you need to do is prepare a few tires, set aside a little time and use your imagination. How to make a swan More and more often, swans can be seen not in ponds and other bodies of water, but in gardens and personal plots. Our yards have been taken over by entire flocks of these beautiful birds, made from waste tires. If you are also an admirer of such crafts, but do not know exactly how to build them, then check out the detailed master class on creating swans from tires. In order for such swans to appear on your site, materials and tools alone will not be enough, you will have to work hard. Prepare several old tires, a jigsaw, an electric drill, a well-sharpened knife, metal rods, chalk for marking, and paints of different colors. For work, choose worn tires from passenger cars. They should be worn, because the thinner they are, the easier it will be for you to work. Immediately discard and do not take into account tires with studs from foreign manufacturers. If you have the opportunity to choose, then give preference to tires with a nylon cord; they can be easily cut with an ordinary, well-sharpened knife. If you use tires with metal cords, you cannot do without certain tools. Before starting work, the rubber must be washed and dried. And the work itself is best done outdoors. The general appearance of the swan directly depends on the pattern by which you will mark the tire. First, you need to apply chalk markings to the tire, the diagram is shown in the illustration below. Label the head, tail and wings.To make it more clear to you, we bring to your attention an additional photo that will explain the entire process of cutting the swan.When marking the bird, keep in mind that the length of the neck togetherwith the head should be greater than half the circumference of the tire. Suppose if you use an R13 wheel, then its circumference is 180 cm, then the neck will take 95 cm, so that the head is proportional, its length should be 10 cm, and the beak – 9 cm. After the markings have been drawn, proceed to cutting the tire. If you have chosen an old tire with a nylon cord, then a knife will be enough. To make the work easier, prepare a soap solution and periodically dip the knife into it. First, cut the tire along the contours of the head and neck. The biggest mistake that almost all beginners make is that when sawing out the neck, the tire is cut completely along one neck line first. In this case, cutting the second side will be extremely difficult. Make not very large cuts on one side or the other. The next step will be working with the tail. Its length is 25 cm. It is a decorative element; its manufacture will ensure easier turning of the tire. It is cut in the same way as the neck. Now you have the labor-intensive task of turning the tire out. This is done this way: turn the tire over with the cut side down, press it down with your foot and pull the side parts up, while turning them inside out. Push down the center part. Now the overall design has begun to resemble a bird. Next, lower the side rings, which will serve as the swan's wings. If you choose a tire with metal cord, then in addition to additional difficulties in working with it, you will receive a product with protruding reinforcement. In any case, the edges need to be processed with a grinder. Please note that such a swan can only be used to decorate the garden; installing them on children's playgrounds is strictly prohibited, as anyone can get hurt. After this, the bird needs to be given the correct shape. To do this, drill 2 holes every 15-20 cm of the length of the neck. You need to insert staples made of thin wire into them and stretch another piece of wire along the entire length, which should be steel and durable. You will need it at least 1.5 m long. The upper end must be secured at head level, the lower – at the base of the neck.In general, the swan is ready.All that remains is to give the bird’s neck the appropriate appearance and make rubber eyes, which are screwed on with screws. To decorate the wings, you can make the shape in the form of teeth, so they will look like plumage. If you want, you can additionally make a crown from a plastic bottle. Paint your sculpture. The most common colors for swans are white or black. But remember, in order for the paint to last longer, it must be applied to a clean and dry surface. How to make a snail from a tire As in the previous option, it is best to choose an old worn tire without a metal cord. It can be cut perfectly with an ordinary well-sharpened knife. If you have a jigsaw, then the work will be done much faster. Additionally, prepare a screwdriver, screws, a couple of metal rods, and gasoline with emulsion paint. The first step is to cut the washed tire so that it forms one continuous strip – you must cut off the sides. Now, using the chalk and photo as a reference, you should outline the head and horns of the snail. Using this pattern, you will need to cut out the future sculpture. Next, thoroughly clean the rubber again, wash it and degrease it. Twist the finished rubber tape as shown in the illustration. You should end up with a kind of shell. Secure it using screws with a screwdriver. To ensure that the snail's head is always in an upright position, metal rods must be inserted on the back side.All that remains is to paint the sculpture in the most suitable color and decorate its face. Place the snail in a pre-prepared place so that it can become a real decoration of your garden.
Vases made of tires
Currently there are manyopportunities to purchase country decorative elements in the store, and a flowerpot – not an exception. However, it is much more pleasant and cheaper to make it yourself. Absolutely any materials can be used. But today we will talk about how to make a flowerpot from an old tire. It looks no worse than those made of plastic, wood or plaster. In addition to the tire itself, you will need cement, sand and primer, small crushed stone (pebbles), mesh for plaster (wire), soap solution, and paint. For tools, prepare a jigsaw, a grinder, a stiff brush, a well-sharpened knife, a brush, a bucket and a trowel.First, cut off the side parts of the tire.Draw a shaped edge with chalk and cut the tire along this line. To make this process easier, periodically dip the knife in a soapy solution; cutting rubber will become much easier. If you want to make a more intricate pattern, then use an electric jigsaw. Now the tire needs to be turned inside out. This will take quite a lot of effort and time. After this, start sanding the edging of the flowerpot. For this you will need a grinding machine, this way you will give the product a more aesthetic appearance.Next, start creating the legs.For these purposes you will need a disk. Attach the two remaining pieces of the tire to the rim (the remaining piece and the sidewall). The base is completely ready. All that remains is to decorate the flowerpot. Apply a primer to the flowerpot and the stem, and after that you can paint the product. Choose lighter colors, because... they don't fade as much as dark ones.At this point, the work of creating a flowerpot can be completedfinish. However, if you want to give it a more original and attractive look, you can decorate the leg using pebbles and concrete. Wrap the leg with wire. This is necessary so that the concrete is fixed more securely on the flowerpot; the wire can be replaced with a special mesh used for plaster. Make a solution of cement, water and sand (1:0.5:3). To better adhere to the rubber, it should come out thick enough. Apply the mortar to the leg using a trowel, making a rough outline. At this point, move the pot to the side so it doesn’t get dirty. Immediately start decorating the leg with pebbles (pebbles, broken glass, etc.). After bonding has occurred, wash the stones by brushing off excess mortar. To prevent the leg from cracking, it needs to be watered for the first 3 days. The garden pot is ready, all that remains is to fill it with black soil and plant the seeds.
Swing of tires
Well, what childhood can you imagine without a swing?In the park and in the yard – This is an essential attribute for a bright and cheerful pastime. You can build a small play corner for your child at home on your garden plot. You don't need a lot of money for this. You can always find a suitable place to place a swing not far from your home. There are a lot of options for making them. However, the cheapest and easiest way – This is to build a swing from a tire, especially since in this case the use of materials will be minimal. The main thing is that there is a desire, and the number of variations is quite large, so you can always find the most acceptable one for yourself. The safest for children are swings made from tires. In the event of a possible impact, the force of a rubber seat will be less than that of one made of wood or metal.Making an outdoor swing is not that difficult, evenunless you have any specific skills. It will be sufficient to know how to use a welding machine or a hammer – it all depends on whether the swing is metal or wooden. With any option, two pillars are installed (decide for yourself whether they will be made of wood or metal), where one aspect is important – the bars must be large enough in diameter, because they will have to withstand significant loads. A crossbar is cut into the upper part. You need to screw bolts with rings into it, on which the rope will be suspended, its ends will be secured to the tire. A tire seat can be made in two ways. In the first case, one solid tire is used (there are holes for the rope on the sides), in the second case, cut parts of two tires are used. If in the first case everything is clear, then the second option should be discussed in more detail. Here you need to cut off the top and bottom parts; only the side ring will be useful in the work. The other tire is processed in a similar way and folded in half – it must be placed across the first, covering the free area inside the first tire. From 2 tires you should get a cross. In this case, the tires are secured to each other, use a bolt, double washer and nut. Just pre-drill holes for future fasteners. You can attach a tire seat using ropes or chains. Think about mounting holes in advance. If you have a tree on your property that is suitable for making a swing, then consider a few points. The minimum permissible diameter of a branch is 15 cm, its height should be within 1.8 – 3 m from the ground surface. If we talk about the strength of the rope, use a rope in your work; it will only be attached to the tire.
Furniture from old tires
Quite a lot is thrown away every year.old tires, although they can be a very successful material for making many useful items. And furniture made from old tires is an ideal example.Making a chair To make a chair, youcar tires will come in handy. Additionally, prepare a furniture stapler, self-tapping screws, a screwdriver, and foam rubber. First of all, prepare the tires for work by thoroughly washing and cleaning them from dirt. To make them last as long as possible, you can coat them with a special solution that will make the surface of the tire smooth to the touch or, conversely, velvety.To perform the chair, proceed inaccording to the images presented in this article. The most important job is connecting the tires to each other. To do this, it is best to use self-tapping screws and a screwdriver. Two tires are placed one on top of the other, and then the backrest is additionally made.As for the seat, you can fix chipboard on top, place foam rubber on it, and attach felt on top of it using a furniture stapler.In general, it should be noted that there is room for imaginationIt’s big enough, all you need is desire and perseverance. Ottoman How beautiful and unusual a set of furniture made from old tires can be. You won’t be able to travel on them anymore, but you will have a rest with pleasure. This comfort can easily be provided to you by an old tire, a screwdriver, foam rubber for furniture and flexible plywood.First, clean and wash the tire.After this, it needs to be covered with burlap or felt. For these purposes, it is best to use a construction stapler. To prevent the future pouf from deforming, you need to insert several wooden blocks inside for support. Screw a wooden circle on top using a screwdriver. Next, decorate the seat using foam rubber. You can make several circles for greater comfort. Now the finished frame needs to be covered with fabric. Using old tires, you can decorate your summer cottage with anything you like. In addition to furniture, animals and flowerpots, you can make a pool, all kinds of baskets, flower pots and much more.Now you know how many crafts are made.With a little practice, you will master the technique of making various items from tires and will be able to create the most colorful and unusual items from old tires for your garden.