DIY LEGO Crafts Easy for Kids

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Lego has long been loved by children and adults due to its versatility and variety of assembling different crafts. The constructor allows you to create different characters, houses for them and even entire city infrastructures.

Fidgets can spend hours on end playing with this activity. Cubes of different shapes and sizes open up space for imagination, and the presence of different fasteners makes it possible to create not only toys, but also accessories and decorations for the home.

Advantages of Lego

Lego construction sets are intended for both adults and children. Since the consumer chooses a toy based on age, the benefits for toddlers and teenagers are taken into account.

While adults can collect them, the construction set allows children to get more than just a portion of pleasure from the game:

Development of motor skills — small cubes need to be connected by applying force. Small parts need to be held with fingers, which helps develop motor skills and train attentiveness and perseverance.
Concentration - in addition to assembling parts, the child will have to look for small objects. This develops imagination and coordination of movements over a long period of time.
Fantasy and unlimitedness — since you can assemble different characters and crafts from the construction set, the child will be able to invent his own characters over time. This allows you to imagine the finished figure in advance and form a sequence in the work.
Multitasking — when assembling one part, the child will need to simultaneously think through the next assembly step. Therefore, it is important to understand how the part will be attached further.

To make it interesting for a child to start playing with Lego, it is recommended to choose a construction set with large parts. Small cubes in large quantities are suitable for professionals who can spend several hours looking for parts, and then start the process.

Types of Lego constructor

Crafts from Lego are so universal that they are loved by all children of all ages. The shapes of the cubes have remained unchanged for half a century, so they can easily complement a new collection of series. There are more than 10 types in total, so parents can easily choose a set for a baby, a schoolchild and a teenager.

DIY LEGO Crafts Easy for Kids — Making Lego Crafts Will Be Enjoyed by Children of All Ages

Series for kids contain fewer parts, and large sets have more than 3000 small parts. Fascinating development of spatial thinking along with the game will help to occupy the child and give him a lot of emotions.

Today you can find different series of construction sets.

Series	Description
Lego Duplo	This series is designed specifically for children under 2 years old. The pieces are larger than in sets for adults. Their number may vary, the set includes up to 20 pieces. At the same time, all the cubes have smoothed corners. It is impossible to swallow the pieces, they also have increased strength. Simple sets can include animal figures, characters and even entire story games - a police station, equestrian sports and airports.
Lego Star Wars	The set is created for fans of "Star Wars". The series are connected with the plots and scenes from the film. With the help of cubes you can create weapons, models of spaceships and even characters.
Lego Friends	The series will appeal to schoolgirls who love to play with dolls. All the friends Olivia, Stephanie, Andrea, Mia and Emma have fun with their pets, at parties and resorts. There are also series where the dolls can go on vacation, participate in talent shows, win competitions and open their own workshops. To go visiting, the girls can build a house, lay out dishes and decorations. It is necessary to set the table and decorate the interior.
Lego Ninjago	The Japanese theme is very popular in Lego. And the ninja direction has become one of the favorites among school-age boys. To play out a certain plot, a child can study a book and fly a storm fighter to the Spinjitzu Monastery. Samurai figures can be assembled by children aged 7-13.
Lego City	The most popular series is dedicated to the decoration of cities. Children under 12 can build their own city and develop its infrastructure. All the scenes of megalopolises are collected in one set: a police station, a patrol in the air police, work as a loader, a miner and even a fireman. In addition, the city will definitely have a driving school, railways and roads for trucks. City life can be supplemented with increased traffic and cars of different purposes.
Lego Creator	The set is designed for children who are keen on creating their own cities and stories. There are mythical creatures, inhabitants of the sea world and dinosaurs. Children under 14 will be interested in building airplanes, cars of the future and flying objects. Separately, you can find sets for building your own cities and objects.
Lego Technic	The series is designed for children up to 16-17 years old. The sets contain serious equipment for assembling specialized transport. Each machine consists of many parts. A teenager can assemble a crawler tractor, a wheel loader, industrial cranes and logging vehicles. All the all-terrain vehicles can be collected.
Lego Ideas	The series is dedicated to Lego fans who have created their own objects using the construction sets. So, the creators decided to choose several interesting ideas and release a series from fans. Everyone can assemble objects designed by ordinary players. The most popular was the Moon landing set. You can also buy a book that describes the different possibilities for assembling aircraft.
Lego Harry Potter	Hogwarts with wizards became the prototype of a new series of the construction set. Children and teenagers up to 17 years old can assemble characters, rooms from different parts of the film, and also send figures to platform 9 ¾.
Lego Minecraft	The ecosystem of game plots has been fully restored in the Minecraft series. The range includes Steve and Alex figures, as well as sets for building an underwater fortress. The set also includes a pirate ship, on which the final battle took place.
Lego Movie	All the ideas of the full-length film were embodied in this set. The animation touches upon all the actions with characters in the form of small figures, the director's inventory and details for creating an author's film plot.
Lego Mindstorms	This is a permanent series from Lego that appeals to children aged 8-10. Here, each set has many different parts, which helps develop logic, test design skills and train the level of circuit construction. Children who love mathematics and electronics will appreciate the construction set with programmable robots.

Children of all ages can make Lego crafts, choosing sets on different themes. Such storylines may appeal to those who value the opportunity to change the type of game without changing the brand of the constructor. If preschool children are interested in simple crafts, then adults can find themselves in creating collections and home decorations.

Easy crafts

There are special themed sets where each part already has its place in the finished assembled construction set. The model may involve some changes in assembly, but often children follow the instructions. Therefore, there is no need to invent anything, especially if the child is not yet familiar with the principle of working with this toy.

A finished kit may contain many parts, and each stage of construction can be divided.

The simplest Lego crafts are considered to be thematic small sets from the Duplo, Star Wars and Friends series.

Also, each series can have up to 20 different boxes with the theme of the series. Children can collect:

watch;
system unit;
guitars;
bird feeders;
table lamp;
Christmas tree decorations.

Since one small set takes no more than 2-3 hours to assemble, children will be interested in building a modest town, getting acquainted with all the intricacies of the constructor.

Safe with lock

Since Lego can have similar parts, and in older models of the constructor there are quite a lot of them, some children assemble crafts not according to the instructions. In this way, you can assemble a safe with a lock.

It consists of three main parts: a body, a compartment for storing small items and a door, which is equipped with a mechanism.

The body and cell can be assembled from regular brick blocks. They should be the same size as the door.
A door with a lock on a safe can be made from a standard set or from plates. The difficulty is that you need to assemble a lock with a specific design: a rotary mechanism, a square-shaped push-button, with a key or a hybrid, where there is both a code and a rotary mechanism.
Having assembled the body from the available parts, you need to try to bring the shape to an even square or rectangle.
The castle can be made from 3 brick-shaped parts.
Install the lock on a flat 4x4 plate piece and add curved pieces.
The lock mount itself will be made of round parts that can be attached to the semicircular ones.
Leave a space between the parts so that the mechanism can be installed on the plate later.
A round piece can be installed on the main plate. It will clamp the lock when turning.
The valve will open when the figure is pressed.
After assembling the lock, you can assemble the structure together by fastening all the elements.

To open the lock, you need to turn three parts of the lock. The lever will move away, and the door of the constructor will open. By turning the parts, the bolt opens the safe, the door is released from the lock, and then you can use the safe.

Spinner in different techniques

Lego bricks are suitable for assembling an independent device, be it a box, decoration or mechanical part. All crafts are constructed from plates and bricks, sometimes round parts with holes may be needed.

All types of cubes have names and sizes.

To create a simple spinner you will need:

round plate with a round hole measuring 6*6 with code 11213;
round plate 4*4 under code 60474 in quantity of 2 pcs.;
brick size 2*3 with code 3021 in quantity of 8 pieces;
brick 2*2 in one copy with code 3022;
one axle for mounting under code 6587;
round flat plate in quantity of 2 pcs. according to code 15535;
one plate for mounting the axle with a hole number 4032.

Next, we prepared everything for assembly:

Place the round plates between each other so that the figure is located in the center of the structure.
The 6*6 piece should be between two 4*4 pieces.
The flat piece should be attached to the axle. It should be of the required length so that it can rotate freely around the axle.
The spinner blades can be weighted with additional blocks to make the structure spin longer.
You can use 3*2 and 2*2 plates as weights. They should be attached to the center of the rotating mechanism.
Next, take the part in your hands by the axis and spin it by rotating the blades.

This assembly option will appeal to those who love bright, fast mechanisms. To make a spinner without a bearing, just install two parts as blades.

In addition, you should prepare:

plate 2*4;
2 round pieces, size 2*2;
one axis;
round axle mounts, 2 pcs.;
two cubes for roof elements measuring 2*3;
two 2*2 cubes.

The assembly process involves attaching the blades to a square plate, as the base will have fewer parts. It needs to be secured to the axle on both sides.

First, you should close all the fasteners on top using round fasteners. Then do the same on the back side.

The round plates should be installed on top of the axle so that they can be used to spin the spinner.

To make the spinner work, you need to strengthen the blades.
The edges of the plates are square
strengthen with a sloping cube. Its size is 3*2.
Second cube
install on the plate.
A 2*3 cube should be added at the bottom.

This option is easier to assemble. Simple designs can be made in different variations. The most interesting spinner will be the one with twisted blades.

They can be made from rectangular plastic bases:

8 plates measuring 6*1, you can take different shades;
4 plates of size 3*1;
flower decorations, 2 pcs.;
one axis;
one circle measuring 4*4.

You need to install 6 plates on the circle. They should be attached along the edge at an angle to each other. Such blades form the shape of a propeller. This is the main layer, so it can be made in a single color.

Next you can turn the part over:

The 1*3 pieces should be attached to the 6*1 plates at the edges. They should not protrude beyond the previous plate.
After this, you can attach the third layer of blades from 6*1 plates.
The three-layer blades are already ready, so the axis can be installed in the center of the structure.
To the center of the axis
thread the circle through, securing decorations on both sides.

The product is ready, you can check the rotation speed.

Big crafts

Crafts from Lego can be more voluminous and large. It takes more time to assemble them, but such mechanical structures can be created from different sets, be it a set or leftover unused parts. You can use cubes from old sets. Large crafts can be made from large blocks to save time.

Night light from Minecraft

Almost the entire night light consists of flat blocks that can be found in any kit. To assemble the structure, you need to create a model - it will serve as a map indicating the sequence of actions.

It is possible to assemble the parts separately, after which all the parts can be connected together.

In addition to the Lego constructor you will need:

aerosol adhesive;
electric wire;
fork;
bulb;
switch;
self-tapping screws and screws for fastenings.

To better fasten the parts, you can use a hammer. Legs with rubber pads will come in handy for installing the craft.

Creating a layout	The layout is obtained in the form of pixels. This is convenient, since you can navigate by it during assembly. The textured planes of the box are 16*16 in size.
Assembly	All the parts of each part need to be assembled and glued together. The joints need to be coated with a generous amount of wood glue. Apart from the top and side parts, nothing needs to be glued. The base will be held on screws so that the light bulb can be replaced. Each layer of gluing needs to be tested by loading, and if the product holds tightly, you can move on to the next step.
Painting	When all the flat parts are fastened, you can paint the night light as desired. Painting can be done using wire, hanging the structure. A socket should be connected to the bottom of the night light. Since there is no ventilation, an incandescent lamp should not be installed inside.
Fixing the inner part	If it is possible to hook the wire and tear off the socket, you need to securely glue it with tape or reinforce the structure with plastic. You can also make the night light more dense in the walls by inserting plastic into the cracks. Five squares will be enough to close the gaps. All parts should be 14 * 14 cm in diameter. Next, glue the inner side and the side part together with the top wall.
Connection	The bulb can be inserted into the socket and secured with a cover from the bottom. Additionally, fix it with screws only if the lamp is large. Legs are needed to avoid scratching the surface.

This night light can be made from any set, selecting the parts to create the desired size.

Bird feeder

Almost every Lego lover makes crafts for the home and yard. The bird feeder is loved by everyone without exception. To make a frame, it is enough to select all the flat large parts and separate them from the narrow and small ones.

The feeder consists of a main house and perches for birds.

You will also need a ditch to fill it with food.

Make a base from large flat pieces, fastening it with equally large blocks.
A fence should be made around the perimeter to prevent the feed from spilling out.
Assemble a block of small parts in the center. Fasten all the plates together.
You can add one flat piece to each side so that the birds can sit comfortably on them.
Window partitions can be made from arches. The food will not fly out in strong winds, and the birds can hide inside.
Once the frame of the building has been erected, the lid can be made.
The base of the roof can also be fenced in. There will be a second feeder there.

The feed can be poured into two feeders at once. If desired, you can add platforms to the upper feeder so that the birds can easily peck the feed.

Useful crafts for home

Lego crafts can be used for more than just fun or collecting. Many of the leftover pieces can be used to make useful things for everyday use.

In order not to leave the construction set unattended, but to use it for something, you need to roughly estimate the number of parts that will be used for production, and then make an assembly plan.

Most often, the following may be useful in everyday life:

housekeeper;
smartphone stand;
chessboard with chess pieces;
toothbrush holder;
stationery organizer;
lampshades;
kitchen knife holder;
flower pots;
system unit;
shelf for textbooks.

The Lego constructor is considered the most adaptable for creating various crafts. It can be used to make several ready-made blocks that can be connected into small or huge projects. Depending on the size of the slabs and cubes, not only tabletop devices are obtained, but also entire functional interior items.

It would be useful to make a key holder for the house, which no one wants to buy separately, and making it out of wood is quite troublesome.

Lego constructors are mostly lightweight and can be attached with either screws or glue:

Build an additional tier of blocks on a solid slab. If fastening is planned, you can leave 2-3 cm along the top bar for screws.
You can make an inscription or create a design from individual slabs.
Rectangular blocks must be at least 2 cm long on the side so that one part is attached to the base of the key holder and the other to the key.
Thread the ring through the hole to create a keychain.
Each bunch of keys can be hung on a separate block.

This craft will definitely come in handy in a large family, especially where there are children. Children will like the unusual design, and Lego-style keychains will remain in trend for a long time.

Lego style decorations

Christmas tree decorations, stands for decorative items, and even interesting interior items are often made as decorations.

Such a clock can be made in just a few minutes. The dial of cubes on the plate base is enough to add hands.

Flower decorative vases will beautifully decorate the dining table or children's room. Flowers can also be made from a construction set or borrowed from another series of games.

Lego is quite versatile in terms of choosing a basic structure for designing children's crafts and decorative elements for the home. Children can assemble various toys, build interior items and functional devices for their room.

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