The symbol of the New, 2014, year - the horse - must be present in every home. Therefore, make sure in advance that the figure of this animal appears on time. And it does not matter at all what it will be - a toy, figurine, magnet or a picture of a horse. The main thing is that she be. We offer all those who love needlework to make figures of this noble animal with their own hands. The article provides you with information that describes how to make a horse with your own hands. Choose the master class that you like and according to your abilities.
Symbol of 2014 from threads
How to make a horse with your own hands from such a simple material? You will find the answer to this question in the following instructions. Prepare the following materials for work:
- threads of two colors;
- wire;
- beads - 2 pieces;
- yarn “grass” or decorative fur (5-6 centimeters);
- scissors.
How to make a horse with your own hands from threads: a description of the process
- We twist the frame from wire. To do this, we perform a figure in the form of the number “2” - this will be the head, neck and body of the animal. We fasten four more “legs” to this base: two in front of the frame and two in the back.
- We prepare the threads. We measure the length of the wire from the head to the end of the body, we multiply this figure by two. We get the size of the threads for the design of this part of the figure. Then measure the length of the legs and also double the resulting number. And the third froze is the tail. The thread for him will be about the same size as for the leg. Next, we cut all the beams in size and lay out in heaps. To complete the legs, prepare two identical sets. The more strings you take, the more voluminous your horse will turn out.
- The design of the legs. Through the wire frame, where the parts of the front legs are attached, throw a bunch of threads and wind these blanks to each leg with the same yarn. Do it in a spiral. Design the rear legs in the same way.
- Performing head and torso. Fold the longest bundle of threads in half and in the middle tie with a red thread. So you will form a horse’s mouth. Next, attach the bundle to the head and wrap the product, laying out and fixing the threads all over the body.
- Tail making. Throw the yarn blank for this part of the product through the frame from below - where the hind legs are attached, and fasten the threads on the top (on the back). Fluff the ponytail.
- Design details. Glue the bead eyes. Mane from yarn “grass”, knitting a chain of air loops. Sew this item on the figure. You can make a mane from a piece of decorative fur.
That's all. You now know how to make a toy horse out of thread. It can be supplemented with a bridle of thread and a saddle from a piece of fabric. This craft can also serve as a Christmas tree decoration. You only need to tie a loop of tape to it.
What can a horse be made of? From fabric and coffee!
Surely you are surprised by such a combination of materials to fulfill the symbol of 2014. The next workshop will tell you how to make a fragrant coffee horse. For work, you need such materials:
- knitted or cotton fabric;
- threads
- needle;
- filler;
- brush or foam sponge;
- paper pattern;
- instant coffee;
- acrylic paints.
How to make a horse with your own hands from textiles? First of all, make a pattern from paper and transfer it to a double folded fabric. Cut two identical textile pieces. Sew the product, leaving a small hole. Through it, fill the workpiece with filler (synthetic winterizer, holofiber). Sew a hole. Dilute coffee (a small spoon) with warm water (50 grams) and with a sponge or brush “paint” the product with this solution. Dry the horse and cover it with coffee again. After drying completely with acrylic paints, paint the eyes, nose and mouth. You can also create patterns throughout the product. That's all, a fragrant souvenir - a horse - is ready!
We hope that a selection of these materials will help you make the symbol of the New Year yourself. Such products can become not only original and beautiful decorations in your home, but also great gifts for friends and colleagues.