
Abstract tree installation using quilling technique with flowers - master class
Autumn is nearing its end, which means,that we have more free time to create and make new, unique crafts. But what could be more exciting than creating a real, spring tree when the leaves outside the window are falling on the contrary?
Abstract tree installation using quilling technique with flowers - master class
A small installation of living nature will helpbring back to your home the signs of expectation of warm days. And therefore, using the quilling technique to recreate such work is a very successful and interesting idea. In addition, you can use other techniques to diversify the work and add more reliefs to it.
For variety, the work will usea large number of different materials, so at first glance, it may seem that the work is very difficult. But do not despair, the result will be worth your diligence. We suggest you get started! Materials for work
- You should find scraps of newspaper to work on some additional papier-mâché work.
- Take the bands for quilling with a width of 5 and 10 millimeters
- Let's take a toothpick
- Let's prepare a special form for papier-mâché
- Also, let's take corrugated paper
- Requires a stationery knife to process
- Also, pieces of plasticine for the shape
- Take also food film
- It will take a set of heavy paper
- It is necessary to take a rod and napkins for processing
- Also, prepare PVA glue for work on the installation
- Take the scissors
- Gouache paint for work
When you have collected all the materials for work, andyou just have to complete them and recreate your own work, let's get started! The first thing you need to do is take a papier-mâché mold, which we will work with. Any object that has the shape of a ball can be used as a replacement. In this case, it is best to take a mold that can be opened. A special papier-mâché mold provides for two halves of balls, which should be made separately. Then, they will need to be glued together. If your mold cannot be opened, you can cut a newspaper papier-mâché installation (it should be made in advance) and then glue it together.Prepare the tree form Then, the form must bewrap with cling film. This is necessary so that it does not stick to the newspapers. Next, tear the newspapers and dip the pieces of our papers in water, then grease them with glue. After that, you need to tear the newspaper into small pieces. Thus, we form three layers from similar pieces. When the layers are applied in the required quantity, we put the workpiece aside until it dries.
Afterwards, the ball that we get needs to be painted with gouache. So that the newspapers do not show through along with the flowers and leaves at the crowns of our installation.
It is also necessary to form the trunk.To do this, you need to take napkins, as well as some kind of rod. An old version of a skewer or an old pen object may be suitable. For a small tree with small shapes, a toothpick-shaped mold may be suitable.
Next, we roll half of the napkin intoa special tourniquet, and then wind it onto our rod. Afterwards, at the ends of the rod and tourniquet, we make a fastening using glue. Then, it is necessary to connect the crown and trunk element using glue. But, before this action, it is necessary to make a small hole in the crown, into which the trunk element will enter. Then, you will need quilling strips. We take one wide one with a fringe of 10 millimeters, and also take a narrow one of 5 millimeters.
Preparing flowers and leaves To twist flowers, weit is necessary to glue two strips. Also, you can prepare your own quilling tool in the form of a cap from a felt-tip pen, as well as needles with blunt ends. Then, we twist the flowers. We use glue to fix the ends. Be sure to check that the roll of the end of the flower is as tight as possible. Then, we fix the end with glue. You will get very organic flowers, which we will use in the craft.
Using the same principle we formfluffy leaves. Using plasticine, we strengthen the frame of our tree and then fix the tree with a special stand made of plasticine. Then, we attach our leaves and flowers to the tree. To form a pot, you need to take a thick type of paper and then twist cylindrical shapes with it. Then, cut out a circle in diameter to our cylinder in order to form the bottom of the pot. After that, we make two strips with a width of 1 centimeter to imitate a thick layer. Then, the pot must be glued.
Preparing the pot mold After allactions, the plasticine must be removed from the tree. After, wrap it with a film and then place it inside the pot. After, the plasticine is rammed inside the pot. Next, the tree trunk is inserted inside and then a hole is made inside our plasticine. In order to successfully fix the trunk, it is necessary to cut a small hole in a circle of thick paper, and then make a cut. After, using corrugated paper, we make decorative elements of grass. To create grass, it is necessary to cut small squares in sizes of 1.5 centimeters. Then, we create an external type of shape using the rod of the pen. We attach the grass to the pot with glue and get our own type of tree. Using gouache, we revive the flower and form a butterfly using the quilling technique.
Thus, we have formed a beautiful andshaped tree craft using the techniques of modeling, papier-mâché and of course, the most important technique of quilling, which gives beauty and elegance to our craft of a flower and unique tree.