Crafts made from corrugated paper, are a fascinating form of children's creativity that promotes the development of imagination, creative thinking, fine motor skills and perseverance in a child.
Moreover, from this material you can create a variety of original things that can be used as a gift for any occasion.
Corrugated paper is characterized by a thinner and softer structure, unlike ordinary colored paper sheets.
In this regard, corrugated material is suitable for performing the technique of end-graining, which is one of the types of construction from paper sheets. For these purposes, a sheet of paper must be rolled into a tube and fixed to a hard surface with glue. The base can be plasticine or cardboard.
DIY crafts from corrugated paper for children can be like this:
- paintings;
- mosaics;
- volumetric compositions;
- postcards;
- panel.
When using accessories made of corrugated material It is acceptable to design flower bouquets and other three-dimensional items in the form of:
- things for dolls;
- home decor;
- a gift for a celebration;
- gift wrapping;
- holiday decorations (for example, a Christmas tree decoration or garland).
Materials and tools for work
Corrugated paper is also called crepe or creped material. The difference is that the name crepe is English, and gofre is French. In Russian, there are names pressed material and zhatka. In stores, you can find several varieties of this paper.
However, the main classification is based on the density of the sheets:
| Name | Description |
| Corrugated cardboard | It is one of the most widely demanded packaging materials because it is characterized by high density. In this regard, it is used exclusively for the creation of gift boxes. The degree of rigidity of the corrugated layer will significantly exceed the level of rigidity of a regular flat sheet of the same parameter. However, unlike flat cardboard, this material can be easily bent and subjected to various loads. Due to the combination of corrugated and smooth layers, the created structure will easily withstand different pressures. |
| Material intended for gift wrapping and creativity | Characterized by a density of approximately 30-50 g and small folds with an unregulated height. It is not suitable for floristic purposes because it is difficult to stretch, can get wet from the glue and tear. When buying such material, the packaging must say Fine Crepe. The floristic product is marked with the inscription CrepeExtra. In this case, the material has relief stripes located across. |
| Floristic paper | This type of material is suitable for sweet design and packaging of flower bouquets. The paper density varies from 120 to 180 g. Due to the deep folds, the required level of stretching is noted, which allows you to design realistic flowers. |
The folds present on the floristic material are called flutes, which are divided into 3 types:
- to design life-size paper flowers, you need a B-flute, the height of which is within 3.2 mm;
- For creating small flowers, E-flute is suitable, the height of which does not exceed 1.6 mm;
- A-flute, which is approximately 4.8 mm high, is suitable for creating packaging.
Corrugated material can be one shade, rainbow, gradient and metallized on both sides.
This type of paper is in high demand among craftsmen because it has a large number of advantages:
- easy to transform;
- has a wide variety of color solutions;
- retains its given shape well.
Recommendations for choosing quality material:
- to prevent unwanted deformations during assembly of the structure, the paper must be strong and flexible, which will allow you to create any composition;
- the material should not be wrinkled or unsightly in appearance, otherwise the finished product will be unsightly;
- the color should be uniform and bright, with no whitish stripes, spots or streaks;
- When applying glue, the shade of the paper should not fade or leave traces of pigment on the skin of the fingers.
Crafts from corrugated paper require the preparation of a minimum set of accessories:
- glue;
- ruler;
- scissors;
- simple pencil.
When creating decor or complex crafts, you may additionally need:
- needle and thread;
- satin ribbon;
- felt filling;
- metal wire;
- stencils for creating flower petals;
- iron.
Volumetric letters
Crafts from corrugated paper can be made three-dimensional in the form of letters or numbers. Such products are suitable for decorating a photo zone or as a festive decoration for a birthday.
To create a three-dimensional letter, you need to prepare:
- corrugated paper of any shade;
- cardboard sheet;
- glue with scissors;
- simple pencil.
The corrugated material can be replaced with napkins measuring 24x24 cm.
Method of registration:
- Use a sheet of cardboard to make a stencil.
- Cut the corrugated material into strips. The length of the blanks will depend on the number of petals that the flower will consist of.
- Roll the edge of one strip into a tube and bend it at an angle of 45°. The free edge should face down.
- Wind the resulting cylinder with the edge folded over to form a petal.
- Bend the free area of the strip at a similar angle, forming petals until the design is complete.
- After creating the required number of flowers, cut off about 10 mm from the lower area of the cone. Fix the blanks on a cardboard stencil, which was previously coated with glue.
- On the back of the product, make a fastening that will allow you to hang the craft on the wall.
Candies
Crafts in the form of candies can be made not only from regular paper, but also from corrugated paper. Such decor can be hung on a New Year's tree or put in a large gift box, filling it directly with the main gift.
Required materials and tools:
- corrugated material of any shade;
- pencil;
- ribbon (regular material left over from flowers or gift wrap will do);
- scissors with a ruler;
- a base for the candies that will hold their shape (for example, it is acceptable to make balls from foam rubber, cotton wool or polystyrene foam).
Design option:
- Draw a square on the corrugated material with a pencil and a ruler. Since this type of sheet is thin, it is not recommended to draw a line with a pencil, otherwise it is permissible to tear the material. For these purposes, you can measure the required size and draw dots, along which you can later cut out a geometric figure.
- The parameters of the square will depend on the required size of the craft. For example, a geometric figure can be 10x10 cm.
- Place a ball of cotton wool, foam rubber or polystyrene foam in the center of the workpiece.
- Tie the craft with ribbons on each side to create a candy.
- Twist the ends of the ribbons with scissors.
Butterfly
Crafts made from corrugated paper can be designed in the form of volumetric butterflies, which can be made by adults and children, because creating the decor does not take much time.
The finished decor can be used to decorate windows, walls, a postcard or gift wrapping. If the child is aged 6 to 7 years, it is recommended that he or she be assisted by parents. Older children are able to make this type of craft on their own.
For the creative process it is necessary to prepare:
- corrugated material;
- thread material with a needle;
- scissors.
Step by step description:
- From the corrugated product, cut a strip 10 cm long and 7 cm wide.
- Using a needle, gather the strip in the center like an accordion and tie it with a thread.
- Fold the workpiece in half and join the ends.
- Stretch the structure a little to smooth out any folds that may have formed.
- The resulting piece is a double piece that acts as the butterfly's wings, so cut out the elements at the same time.
- To create antennae, cut the strip, then cut it into any shape.
- Straighten the blank and twist the resulting antennae between your fingers.
Flowers
Crafts made from corrugated paper can be designed in the form of flowers, which are often used to decorate gifts. At the same time, such decor is suitable for decorating panels, wall clocks, photo frames, and can also be used as a bouquet for a vase.
When creating paper products, roses are especially popular and in high demand, because there are several options for creating them. As a result, beginners and experienced craftsmen will be able to choose the most optimal method for them.
To decorate the craft you need to prepare:
- corrugated paper of pink, red, white or scarlet color for petals, as well as green shade for decorating foliage and stems;
- scissors with PVA glue;
- thick cardboard sheet;
- wire;
- simple pencil.
Step by step instructions:
- On cardboard material, depict flower petals of various parameters. It is advisable to use 3 or 4 templates. When using a large number of sketches, the flower will be more effective.
- Use scissors to cut out the depicted petals and prepare the corresponding shade of corrugated material.
- Fold the paper into a fan shape, taking into account the width of the petal with the largest parameter.
- Place the resulting blanks on paper and cut them out with scissors. It is recommended to cut out many petals at once.
- Stretch the ends of each piece cut from corrugated material, making a grip in 2 rounded corners. Press a finger into the center of each piece to create a depression for the bud.
- Prepare the foliage for the future product using the same principle. However, there is no need to stretch the ends of the blanks. The leaves can be shaped directly during joining or after all manipulations are completed.
- From the wire, get several pieces of the same length. To create the core of the bud, take the blanks in your hand and bend one formed edge with pliers.
- Wrap the wire core with a petal of the minimum parameter. For these purposes, initially fix the lower area of the paper petal to the future stem with glue.
- To obtain a bud, glue the petals step by step, taking into account their size. Fix from small to large.
- Wrap the base of the flower in several layers with a thin green strip cut from corrugated material. The result should be a sepal. Instead of a green leaf, it is acceptable to use a thread material of a similar shade.
- From the sepal continue wrapping the stem. Initially, in the necessary areas, fix the prepared leaves to the wire.
- Once you have finished, use glue to secure the material that was used to create the stem.
- Straighten the leaves with petals and leave the fake to dry.
Using the same principle, it is permissible to make several flowers to decorate a bouquet that can be placed in a vase, or you can make flowers to place in a wicker basket.
In the second option, it is permissible to use only buds, therefore, after completing the creation of the sepal with the bud, the wire stem can be cut off, leaving only 2 cm of the workpiece.
Christmas tree
Based on corrugated material, you can design a three-dimensional New Year's card, where the main element will be a Christmas tree. At the same time, you do not need expensive material to create a festive decor.
In this case, it is necessary to prepare:
- bead for decoration;
- green paper sheet;
- a sheet of cardboard or thick paper for the base;
- glue gun or PVA glue with a ruler and pencil;
- a thin ribbon of any shade, for example, golden, pinkish;
- foil, candy wrappers or a metallized sheet of paper for decoration.
Step by step description:
- To create the base of the craft, fold the cardboard sheet into 2 parts. Then use a ruler to measure the width of one of the product's spreads. Subtract 3 cm from the result to obtain the base of the future triangle.
- Place the green sheet of paper vertically. Place a ruler in the center of the material, placing a dot exactly in the center to determine the top of the figure. The length of the base of the triangle should be 10 cm.
- Fold the triangle like an accordion using a ruler, moving from one fold to another to get a beautiful corrugation.
- After folding, pass the tape through the entire product. For this purpose, fold the workpiece so that the top of the triangle is directed towards itself.
- Place the tape in the center of the outer fold, marking the size of the cut with a pencil.
- The cut should be positioned exactly in the center so that the tape passes through all the folds evenly. Using a sharp knife, make a cut initially from the top, then turn the structure over to widen the slit at the bottom.
- After cutting with a knife or other object, thread the ribbon and fix it to the top of the triangle. Leave the workpiece for a while to dry.
- After some time, carefully stretch the triangle to its full length and straighten the tape.
- When the workpiece is released, the tape will return to its original state in the form of waves.
- Shorten the ribbon at the bottom, leaving 3 cm for the bead. Use the remaining ribbon to create a bow.
- Do not tie the bow. It is better to use glue to fasten it or sew the workpiece with one stitch.
To decorate the base of the forgery, you can use napkins to create decoupage or leave the cardboard sheet in its pure form if the paper was colored.
When fixing the tree with glue, the liquid should be applied only to the edges of the product, carefully applying it to the base of the fake. You can decorate the tree with colored paper, candy wrappers or foil. For these purposes, you can cut out squares, hearts or balls from the material.
Corrugated paper is a simple material from which you can make a gift, souvenir or original decoration for your home interior. Due to the wide variety of colors, you can make, for example, a wall panel, a bouquet of flowers and other products.
At the same time, it is permissible to make crafts with your own hands together with children, who will enjoy participating in the production of beautiful items for home decoration. Thanks to a useful and simple activity, the child will develop new skills, understand the types of material and color palette.
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