How to make numbers or letters from napkins do it yourself?

Thanks to bright and unusual accessories, the children's birthday or photo session turns into a real holiday. One of the most popular decoration options is volumetric numbers and letters from napkins, which are used not only as decoration, but also for entertaining kids.

Materials and equipment for work

Looking at the pictures with the image of volumetric numbers from the napkins, many have a fear that it is impossible to do something similar with their own hands. In fact, to make them is not difficult. The process takes some time, but the emotions of happiness from the birthday party cover all costs.

Tools and materials required for work:

• Paper napkins. They can be single-layered or multi-layered. When choosing a color, you should focus on the occasion of celebration, the floor of the baby, the surrounding interior. It is desirable that the napkins were monotonous. Approximate quantity is calculated based on the planned number of colors - 1 napkin is required for each unit.
• When creating figures from napkins, you can combine several shades, alternating them with openwork and carved specimens. They will make the composition more voluminous and unusual.
• Threads can be plain cotton. For ease of cutting you will need scissors or a stationery knife.
• Stapler will simplify the mounting process.
• Glue or tape for fixing.
• To create the foundation will require the preparation of cardboard. You can use an empty box of household appliances.

Frame Types

First of all, it is necessary to make a frame on which paper elements will be fastened in the future. It is advisable to choose a thick cardboard that will not be torn and deformed in the process of decorating. There are several options for the basis for the numbers and letters of the napkins. They can be volumetric, flat or frameless.

Flat figure

Flat figures look less impressive compared to the bulk. However, their production will take less time and effort. To create such a frame with your own hands you will need to follow the recommendations.

• If the size of the digit does not exceed an A4 sheet, you can find a suitable scheme on the Internet and print it.
• To create large figures, you need to draw a scheme from the drawing paper by hand or print it out in parts.
• Cut all the ingredients.
• In the presence of several parts - to connect them end to end with adhesive tape.
• Then the resulting scheme must be attached to the prepared cardboard and carefully cut the contour.
• After that, it is necessary to cut a piece out of cardboard.
• If you plan to make several figures of napkins with your own hands, you will need to repeat the whole process in the same way.

Voluminous

Volume letters and numbers from napkins look more vivid and impressive. Creating them takes a little more time. Following the step by step instructions presented above, the first part is made. After that, you need to perform some more actions.

• Print and cut a similar pattern that will serve as the back of the frame.
• The next step involves cutting the tape. It will perform the function of the end part of the volumetric figure. Its width is equal to the width of the future figure.
• For figures that have a closed internal space (0, 4, 6, 8, 9), it is necessary to cut out additional side parts.
• Elements with rounded edges (2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 0) should be performed very carefully. Making straight faces (1, 4, 7) is not difficult.
• At the end of the preparatory process, all components should be taped together. The front and back are placed on the sides, the side tape is in the middle.

You can simplify the process using foam or foam. To do this, you will need to prepare a stencil, cut it around the base material and cut it using a stationery knife.

Below is a sequence of actions on the example of the volume unit to celebrate 1 year old:

1. Prepare a suitable box of hard cardboard.
2. Using a stencil, draw a diagram with the following dimensions: width 35 cm., Height 70 cm., Depth 12 cm. Dimensions may be different, depending on the desired figure volumes.
3. Knife cut the two main parts, fasten them with scotch tape. Painting is best.
4. Formed on the sides of the cavity to close the ribbon of cardboard of lower density.
5. After that, the blank for the number 1 for a year of napkins must be glued with white paper so that the material used does not show through on the finished product.
6. The final stage is the decoration of the product. He means fastening on a framework of all flowers prepared from napkins.

Frameless figures

Some decorative elements do not require the manufacture of a rigid frame. These include figures made in the technique of quilling, and crafts from textiles with soft filler, creating volume. For their manufacture you will need to prepare a model on which the details of the decorations will be attached in the future.

Napkin flowers

Flowers - a universal element of decor. It is suitable not only for girls. Volumetric and bright chrysanthemums or asters will certainly delight the boys. The colors of the napkins for the numbers are many. Selecting the appropriate, you need to take into account their own skills and the amount of time spent.

It is important to respect proportionality. On a small product, too large flowers will look out of place. The larger the figure, the greater the number of buds required.To speed up the process, the end parts can be covered with corrugated paper or pasted over with multi-colored cardboard.

Chrysanthemums

To create a bulk chrysanthemum will need:

• The expanded napkin is cut in folds.
• The resulting squares lay on each other.
• Stack folded harmonica. Imperfect lines will give naturalness to the finished product.
• Tie the harmonica tightly around the center of the thread.
• Using scissors, round off the edges on both sides.
• Starting from the first layer, gradually spread out all the layers of chrysanthemum.
• The result is a magnificent flower.

Roses

For the manufacture of roses for figures from napkins you can use several techniques. The simplest and fastest includes the following steps.

• A single-layer napkin to spread out completely.
• Next you need to fold it diagonally several times.
• Formed strip with beveled edges.
• Next, you need to twist it, but not too tight.
• Tie one end of the thread so that the product does not fall apart.
• Carefully unfold the opposite free part, forming a rose.

Original and unusual buds can be made using a pencil.

• Cut a single-layer napkin into squares along the fold lines.
• Alternately wind each square to the middle of the pencil.
• Squeeze the workpiece tightly to the center, forming a roller. Remove it from the pencil.
• Similarly, twist all the other squares.
• Twist the middle of one element tightly. Then attach the remaining parts to it less tightly.
• Gather a flower.

Trimming technique

The numbers and letters made from napkins for birthday or anniversary are very volumetric. They are fluffy and weightless. Corrugated paper is best suited for this purpose. If it is not, you can use monophonic wipes.

The process consists of several stages.

• Cut paper or napkins into equal squares.
• In the center of the sheet to put a pencil and compress it with paper.
• Apply glue to the surface.
• Pencil, compressed paper, attach to the glued base.
• In the same way fill the entire area.
• After that, use your fingers to level the entire decor, carefully cut off the excess parts with scissors.

In the technique of trimming can be done and flowers.

This will require:

• sheets of rectangular paper;
• wand or pencil for trimming;
• plasticine.

Instructions for making.

• Knead hands clay.
• Wrap a pencil in paper so that a large part remains free.
• Paste it into the prepared clay.
• Do the same procedure for 3 more petals.
• The voids between them fill with petals of other shades.
• From corrugated paper, cut out the middle part and attach it to the center of the flower.

The best option for trimming - foam. Using it, you do not need glue, the wand freely enters the soft material, leaving a trimmer in it. In this way, you can make decorative lines and patterns on the figure.

We collect numbers

Upon completion of all the preparatory processes, you can proceed to the most important and interesting - fasteners of buds.To do this, apply a small amount of glue on the bottom, flat part of the flower (it is most convenient to do this with a special gun) and carefully stick it to the cardboard base.

All faces of the shape are decorated in the same way. At the final stage in the manufacture of figures from the napkins it is necessary to wait until it is completely dry and straighten all attached buds.

In the same way, with your own hands, you can make not only three-dimensional numbers from napkins, but also parts of words. Having prepared several figures, it is possible to congratulate the birthday on his birthday by composing a letter of his name.

To impart uniqueness to the finished product, experienced craftsmen advise to pay attention to the unusual decor - rhinestones, shiny stones, sparkles. With the help of such accessories, flowers for napkin numbers will look more bright, elegant and solemn. In addition, it is not necessary to make all the buds monotonous. You can use different shades.

Thanks to this article, there should be no questions about how to make numbers and letters from napkins. Applying a little imagination and armed with the necessary materials, tools, you can make unforgettable not only a children's holiday, but any other celebration.

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