One of the most common decorations for home gardens and playgrounds is a tire swan. To do such a craft on your own is not difficult. It is simple and reliable. In this case, only improvised means will be needed. An ideal decoration that will stand for more than one year in a summer cottage or on a playground where your kids will play.
Before work
It is better to pre-prepare all the necessary tools and materials. This will minimize the time spent on creating such a craft. First you need to prepare car tires from which the swan will be made from the tire. There are no special requirements. The larger its radius, the larger the bird will turn out. And so - what material is at hand, and this can be used. We will also need white chalk for marking. A sharp knife will allow the workpiece to be cut along the lines. For the exterior design of the craft, you need paint - white and red. In some cases, to make the craft more durable, use wire for additional fixation.
Markup
You need to start marking with a beak. There are two forms of it - in the form of a triangle and in the form of a trapezoid. There is no fundamental difference between them. Here it is necessary to proceed from which swan from the tire should turn out. In the first case, it is drawn
isosceles triangle, and in the second - isosceles trapezoid. Next is the head. If desired, you can expand this site (as most often do). This will allow her to stand out against the background of her beak and neck. The length of the latter should be approximately equal to the triple length of the head. Then mark the tail. Its length is approximately equal
to the head. It is marked in the opposite direction. It turns out that one way
the head goes, and the tail goes to the other, between which there is a thin line of chalk. Of course, if desired, you can choose other proportions.
Cut out
Next, a swan is cut out of the tire. The scheme is quite simple. Immediately a “cut” is made between the beak and the tail. Then cut the tail. At the final stage, the head and neck are cut out. In the process, you will need a sharp knife. Therefore, safety precautions must be observed to avoid possible injuries.
We make out
At the final stage, the swan from the tire is decorated properly. To do this, it is completely covered with white paint (except for the eyes), which then needs to dry. Then the beak turns red. If necessary, all this exposure is fixed with a wire. Then it is recommended to dig a recess the width of the tire at the installation site. Its length should ensure the immersion of the lower part of the craft. Next, a bird is established in this depression, and its lower part is covered with soil. If you need to provide increased strength, then instead of soil, use a cement mortar. After it hardens, the craft cannot be moved from its place.
Conclusion
Making swans from tires is not such a difficult task. Everyone is able to cope with it. As a result, you will receive a decoration that you can place at your discretion. At the same time, the process of creating such a bird is simple, and purely improvised means are used for this.