Application is a great opportunity for children's creativity and self-expression. Children can perform some work options on their own. More complex applications will require the presence and help of parents.
As a rule, itβs enough to show and explain the principle of work, and children are happy to join in the work.
What will be needed for the application
A suitable option for crafts is applique fox. This beautiful animal is often found in fairy tales and cartoons.
Before starting work, you need to prepare everything you need in advance:
- The basis for the application. It may be a sheet of paper, cardboard, cloth or other item.
- What the fox will be made of. You can use colored paper, pieces of fabric, fur or leather, plasticine, various leaves. The list can be very long, it all depends on the imagination and idea.
- Scissors. For children, it is advisable to prepare safe, with rounded ends.
- A simple pencil for preparing sketch or templates.
- PVA glue.
- Decor elements: beads, multi-colored threads, sequins, small bows or flowers, etc.
This is the main list of materials for applique foxes. In fact, plain paper and colored pencils are enough for the simplest option. It will just be necessary to colorize everything in the right colors.
DIY step-by-step application manufacturing
When everything is ready, you can get to work.
- You must first think about how the image will look, and its location on the basis. Schematically mark it with a simple pencil.
- If desired, the base can be given color with paints, pencils or colored paper. So the crafts will be more vivid.
- To apply the fox out of paper, it is enough to draw each element individually and carefully cut it out. Then stick to the base, according to the marking.
- If you work with a fabric, it is easier to pre-prepare a template from thick cardboard. And already cut the part according to the template.
- It is advisable to first cut out all parts of the application completely. Attach them to the base and make sure that everything is done correctly. Only after that stick them.
- When the fox applique is ready, you can decorate it with additional elements. For example, use beads for the nose and eyes. Or stick a bow in your ear.
Types of possible fox applications
There are several options for crafts:
- Depending on the location. The application of the fox can be placed on a piece of paper, cardboard or for decoration cards. Can be placed on clothes as decoration.
- Also, the applique can become an element of decor for a children's handbag, casket or other favorite item.
- Depending on the image of the animal itself. It can be the whole fox or just its muzzle.
- Depending on the idea of ββthe drawing as a whole. You can add additional seasonal elements: in winter - a scarf and snowflakes, in autumn - an umbrella and raindrops, etc.
You can decorate the background for the picture with paints, sparkles and other decorations.
Ready-made ideas and solutions
With experience comes dexterity and many new ideas for applications. And beginners can be inspired by ready-made works.
Colored paper fox applique
Pillow decoration applique
Winking fox with a heart
As you can see, the process of creating applications is not so complicated, itβs enough to show imagination.