Crafts from absorbent cotton - unusual ideas and uses of absorbent cotton

Absorbent cotton is very accessible and very pliable material for home creativity. It is safe, malleable, adheres well and has a pleasant texture. Using these properties, it is easy to make interesting handmade crafts from absorbent cotton.

It is noteworthy that there was a period when the products from absorbent cotton were made in industrial production. Particular emphasis was placed on Christmas tree decorations. Old Christmas tree toys made of absorbent cotton and now inspire craftsmen.

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Useful tips to help beginners to master the work with absorbent cotton.

Techniques for working with absorbent cotton

As the starting material is the usual medical absorbent cotton. As an option, ready-made cotton disks or balls are often used.

The elements of absorbent cotton are effectively supplemented with various decorative elements. It is not difficult to paint them with usual gouache or acrylic paint.

As a gluing base it is convenient to use PVA glue, diluted with water in a ratio of 1:3. The work is performed with wet hands.

To create applications, the basis is cardboard, and for volumetric figures often use a wire frame.

Beginner masters will help a few useful tips:

• each element is formed and glued separately;
• If the piece has an irregular shape, it is necessary to additionally impregnate it with glue compound;
• To create three-dimensional crafts use several layers, each of which must be dried.

For additional decoration of handicrafts often used dry eye shadow, blush, hair or nail polish, beads, ribbons, rhinestones, natural material.

Cotton applications

Pre-printed on a sheet of cardboard image, it is easy to make a cotton "picture" on any topic. It is easy to effectively use the fluffy texture of the material. The easiest pictures with cotton elements can be made by young children.

Willow sprigs

A good example will serve a gentle willow-tree craft made of absorbent cotton.

For work you need to prepare:

• a sheet of colored cardboard;
• PVA glue;
• some absorbent cotton;
• Twine (acrylic yarn brown);
• brush;
• scissors.

Order of work.

1. For convenience, it makes sense to outline the location of the twigs on the base with a simple pencil.
2. From a skein of yarn or twine cut three blanks, twigs, glue to the base. If you want, you can tie knots on the strings of the branches in the places of the future cotton buds. This will make the applique look more effective.
3. Form the cotton buds into lumps.
4. Consistently glue them to the base.

Using this technique, you can make a rain cloud or a snowman.

Fluffy Bunny

Interesting applique with the image of different animals is also easy to make from ordinary absorbent cotton.Template of a rabbit for a craft from absorbent cotton is not difficult to copy or draw yourself.

To work you need to prepare:

• absorbent cotton;
• piece of cardboard;
• PVA glue;
• template;
• scissors;
• paints or felt-tip pens (colored paper);
• brush.

Order of work.

1. Transfer the image of the rabbit to the base sheet.
2. Apply an even layer of glue.
3. From absorbent cotton form the body of the animal, head, ears, legs and tail. The parts can be soaked in glue.
4. Glue all pieces to the base neatly along the contour.
5. After drying, complete the workpiece by gluing eyes, mouth and nose of colored paper. Or draw with felt-tip pens, gouache, watercolor.
6. If desired, it is easy to make a background picture, depicting a cloud, sun and lawn.

Using templates, easy to create a kitten, a sheep or a fluffy poodle. You can paint the cotton chicks bright yellow, giving them a natural coloring.

Bulk wool crafts

Using balls rolled out of absorbent cotton with glue compound, it is not difficult to make a variety of three-dimensional shapes.

Fruits and berries

Unusual cotton crafts in the form of vegetables, berries or fruits can complement the kitchen interior.

For the work it is necessary to prepare:

• absorbent cotton;
• glue compound;
• paints;
• additional decorations (twigs, leaves).

Order of work.

1. From absorbent cotton soaked in adhesive composition, you need to form a blank in the form of a vegetable, fruit or berry.
2. Attach stalks, twigs and leaves.
3. After drying, paint with gouache, watercolor or acrylic paint.

So it is not difficult to make carrots, radishes, pears, apples, cherries, peaches.

Lamb made of absorbent cotton

Make a funny sheep is not difficult from cotton balls.

To work you need to prepare:

• absorbent cotton or ready-made balls;
• glue compound;
• paints;
• black felt;
• matches (for the legs);
• ready-made eyes (beads).

Procedure.

1. Roll balls of absorbent cotton, soaked in adhesive and dry.
2. Make body of sheep from blank balls.
3. From felt cut out spout, tail, ears.
4. Glue felt parts and eyes.
5. Attach feet, giving the sheep a stable position.
6. For durability, treat the handicraft with hairspray.

Using this technique, it is easy to make a dog or a cat.

New Year's wadded up crafts

New Year's holidays are a special occasion for home crafts. Using absorbent cotton, you can create greeting cards with snowmen, themed appliques and three-dimensional figures.

Snowman

The easiest way to make a three-dimensional snowman from absorbent cotton to create a festive interior.

To work with, prepare:

• absorbent cotton;
• adhesive solution;
• Decorative details (made of paper, clay or improvised materials).

Order of work.

1. Form three balls of absorbent cotton moistened with glue. Dry the blanks.
2. Glue balls to create a snowman. In addition, it is convenient to use toothpicks for a more secure fixation of parts.
3. Attach twig handles.
4. Glue nose, mouth and eyes.
5. Complete the figure with a brightly colored scarf and cap.

Make a more attractive snowman help sequins added to the glue. Figure easy to paint or varnish with sequins.

To make a headdress, it is not difficult to use colored or wrapping paper, fabric or knitted fabric.

Showing creativity, it is easy to make a wadded up Santa Claus, a fairy hut covered with snow, gnomes or unusual snowflakes.

Wool is both an independent material for creating crafts and a decorative addition to them.

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