We wanted to design them in different ways. For one we use the decoupage technique, for the second we use the trimming technique, and the third, made from the remains of “paper dough”, is simply wrapped in a candy wrapper.
What we need for work:
To make balls:
•old newspapers;
•threads;
•toilet paper;
•paper table napkins;
•PVA glue;
•satin ribbon about 20 cm long – 3 pcs.
For decoupage:
•white acrylic paint;
•paper napkins with a pattern;
•soft brush.
For facing:
•corrugated paper in 2 colors;
• candy wrappers;
•glue stick;
•sushi stick;
•scissors.
Operating procedure:
Making balls. Take 2 bowls.In one we tear toilet paper into small pieces, in the second - napkins. Fill the contents of both containers with water and leave to soak.
Meanwhile, we crumple up the newspaper sheets and roll them into 2 dense balls of different sizes, wrap them with thread (so as not to straighten out). During the wrapping process, we attach ribbons in the form of loops (we will use them to hang the finished toys on the Christmas tree).
Wring out the soaked paper base for papier-mâché thoroughly and, pouring PVA glue, knead the “dough”.
Now we paste the newspaper blanks with the resulting adhesive mass, trying to form even balls. Roll up a small ball from the remains of the “dough” - this will make the third toy. Leave it in this form until it dries completely (about two days).
We make the balls. We got 3 balls of different sizes. We will decorate the largest one using the “decoupage" First, cover it with a layer of white acrylic paint and set it aside to dry.
For now, we’ll take on a slightly smaller ball - we’ll decorate it with a voluminous applique made of corrugated paper and candy wrappers, using the “trimming” technique. From the “corrugated” rolls we cut strips about 1 cm wide and cut them into squares. We do the same with candy wrappers.
Place the end of a sushi stick in the center of the paper blank and wrap a square around it. We get something like a tube.
Coat the end of the resulting figure with glue and glue it to the ball.
This is how we decorate the entire toy.
We simply wrap the smallest ball in a candy wrapper and fasten it with a stapler, not forgetting to attach a ribbon.
Meanwhile, the paint on the big ball has already dried.We cut out the design we need from a beautiful paper napkin, remove the excess layers, and use a brush and PVA to glue it onto the ball using the “decoupage” technique.
Our papier-mâché Christmas balls are ready.
Happy creativity!
