
How to make an original hand-made pikku craft.
Autumn is a wonderful time, generouslygifting us with an abundance of its colors before the onset of cold weather. And the biggest gift of this time of year is various vegetables and fruits, which in addition to eating, can be used as a source material for making various decorative items for your interior. This article will talk about pumpkin. In addition to its beneficial properties, it has an excellent color and a thick layer of peel, due to which crafts come out not only very beautiful, but also durable. What can be made from this fruit and how to extend the life of the finished product? Let's figure it out below. How to choose and dry a pumpkin correctly Often, a decorative pumpkin is chosen for work. Although it is possible to use an ordinary small pumpkin. After choosing a suitable one, check it for integrity and the absence of rotten spots. Wash the pumpkin and wipe it with an alcohol solution. If you do not plan to store a pumpkin craft for a long time, then it is enough to dry it in a simple way. Cut off the neck, remove the seeds, pulp and put a large amount of paper inside, which will absorb all the moisture. Replace the paper until it stops filling with moisture. If you want to make an object that will serve you for a long time, then you should put in much more effort. The long drying process takes about six months. In order not to be disappointed at the end of the specified period, take several copies for insurance. Put the pumpkins washed and rubbed with an alcohol solution in a room that is regularly ventilated and not exposed to sunlight. All fruits should not touch each other. Check the pumpkins daily throughout the entire period to notice in time if any of them begin to rot. Tips for making various pumpkin items:
- if the pumpkin has been dried completely, then before removing the seeds, pour water inside and rinse it;
- if you want to transfer patterns onto the pumpkin, thenit is better to draw them on paper first, stick it to the fruit with tape and pierce the pattern along the outline using an awl. To prevent the pattern from disappearing, rub the pumpkin with charcoal;
- If you want to use paints in your work, it is better to choose acrylic ones;
- do not cover the finished craft with varnish, because the pumpkin must “breathe”;
- Start cutting out the design from the center.
You need to start creating pumpkin crafts withsomething simple, say candles. To do this, you need to dry the pumpkin in an easier and faster way. Attach a wick to the bottom of a small pumpkin and fill it with wax (you can use aromatic wax).
To make a candlestick, you need to do the same steps as when making a candle. Only at the end of the work, instead of a wick and wax, you need to put a small candle inside.
A pumpkin basket can be a beautifuldecoration of the autumn table. It is very easy to make. Cut the pumpkin into the shape of a basket, cutting out unnecessary parts. Remove all the seeds and dry it. The handle and sides of the basket can be decorated with carved designs.
Positive pumpkin in the form of a cute little animal is veryyour child will like it. And if you do it together, then the child's delight will know no bounds. Just paint the chosen fruit in the color you need and design the face.
And for experienced handicraft masters there will beIt is quite interesting to carve a real work of art from a pumpkin. To create all sorts of patterns and ornaments, empty the inside of the pumpkin and work only with its outer part. And you can give the drawing more originality with the help of paints.
This is how you can create the most incredible and original crafts from pumpkin. Immerse yourself in creativity, stock up on inspiration and you will succeed.