A smiling face, round blue eyes, a bright outfit and amazing ability to return to its original position. The grandparents of the present hyperactive peanuts, who are trying cheerfully and surprised to overturn their favorite toy, remember the Vanka-Vstanka of their childhood very well. The tumbler doll was one of the first entertainments of several generations. The current “somersaults” can differ significantly in appearance, bringing the same joy. You can make a toy with your own hands. Materials at hand, a small amount of time, fantasy - a toy doll tumbler ready.
Facts and legends
The toy owes its origin to the mysterious East. Legend claims that the prototype of Vanka-Vstanyka was an ancient Buddhist monk who , for a decade, kept a vow of silence and stillness, as a result of which he lost his arms and legs. Further, a tumbler doll, a description of which is found in ancient books, came to Japan, for a long time isolated from the rest of the world, received the name "Darum" by the name of a hermit monk. The toy is credited with the ability to fulfill wishes. No eyes are drawn on the face. He who receives a gift of daruma draws one eye, making a wish, his fulfillment is marked by the other eye. Otherwise, the tumbler is burned, following the traditions, on the eve of the next New Year. Travelers brought to Europe and Russia the original children's entertainment, which has become a favorite for many generations.
The Russian version got a head, a cheerful smile, national clothes. A hat appeared, a musical instrument. Stabilizing abilities, sound effects appreciated. For many years, Soviet industry made the mass production of Vanka-Vstanki.
Design tricks
The tumbler doll has a simple rounded shape. The main feature - to rise from a lying position - is due to the physical principle of stable equilibrium. The correct location of the cargo inside the lower part of the darma is the main manufacturing rule. Guided by this law, it is easy to determine how to make a tumbler doll, assuming a vertical position, swinging in different directions, turning around its axis.
- Vertical lift: the load is set at the bottom of the cavity, be sure to fix it motionless (pour paraffin, wax).
- The “swinging somersault” is carried out by securing the load on a flexible basis.
- By adding a rigid pin with articulation, rotational movements are achieved . Having created a complex trajectory for moving the sinker, you can “teach” the tumbler to turn and swing at the same time.
- Craftsmen attach a load, connect with elastic thread, a thin spring with handles and legs. A tumbler doll balances, like an acrobat, takes steps.
- The pinnacle of the art of making modern daruma is ferromagnetic fuel. A suspended magnet helps the fluid to overflow, Roly-Dancer dances.
Fantasy and Creativity
A huge assortment of factory toys, bright and fun, expensive and not very, makes it possible to please the baby with an interesting, annoying gift. A do-it-yourself tumbler will please not only the child, but also the mother. Older children can be involved in joint work, the process will strengthen family friendship. The base of the toy will be any hollow vessel with a round bottom. The best option is the body of everyone's favorite chocolate egg. Having fixed a weight on the bottom of the vessel, the plastic container is filled with beads of different sizes, materials, weights. The result is a beautiful rattle. Outside, the toy is sheathed with bright patches, painted with fun colors.
Lovers of wood craftsmanship can carve a hollow toy from a suitable tree, install a sinker, decorate, varnish. Such a souvenir will be an excellent gift not only for a small child, parents will be happy to receive a masterpiece specially made by themselves.
The original figurine for the holiday is obtained from an ordinary egg shell. The insides are blown or poured out, the resulting container is washed, a small load (nut, heavy bead) is carefully lowered down, fixed with wax or paraffin. The first method: drip a candle until the whole weight is covered, the second: finely chop the wax, fall asleep and warm over a low flame, having previously fixed it in the correct position. When the base hardens, they draw a smiling little face, put on a finished hat, cap, bow ─ a unique gift is ready.
Branded toy
The classic face of your favorite toy has long gone out of standard performance. A tumbler doll, a photo of which can be seen in the article, depicts a beloved cartoon character, the hero of a computer game. The author’s fantasy helps give somersault to a favorite offspring doll that will make the game more fun. Lightweight ping-pong ball will make the toy convenient and compact for the smallest. Small sizes will make a swinging "family". Having painted the people with different colors, having drawn numbers or letters, they create an additional educational game tool.
Learning by playing
A six-month-old fellow is joyfully playing the new Vanka-Vstanka. At the same time, it distinguishes the sound volume when wiggling, develops fine motor skills, happily rocking the pet.
A two-year-old future man gives his favorite toy "tasks" - to guard the castle, the young lady teaches you to sit at the table, monitor behavior, repeating the rules that he hears from his parents. Description of the toy, learning to count, much more much more pleasant to learn with your favorite tumbler.
Functional Souvenirs
Children's memories are the most vivid. The first toy is associated with joy and good mood. A tumbler doll, presented to a friend, a loved one for his birthday, a family holiday, will strengthen the warm relationship. A souvenir can carry a functional load. Having placed a small clockwork in a tumbler, they build an excellent alarm clock that always keeps balance. It will be pleasant for a young mother to receive a non-pouring cup for a baby as a gift. The whole trick: to the bottom of the plastic cups glue a rounded base with a load that does not allow the dishes to fall, keeping balance.
Fantasy and love will help in the work.