How to make a circle out of paper?

A huge number of crafts can be made from paper. The simplest, most interesting and informative product is a ball. Designing such a figure is easy and very exciting. Surprisingly enough, the paper is flat and the shape is voluminous. There are many ways to design an entertaining product. In this article, we will look at how to make a circle out of paper with our own hands.

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How to make a christmas ball from paper?

Consider how to make a voluminous Christmas ball on your own.

Materials for work:

• white sheet of paper;
• pre-selected colored paper;
• glue stick or liquid glue;
• scissors for paper.

Master Class

In order to make a voluminous Christmas ball, it is necessary to perform the following actions:

1. We print two copies of the template on the printer on both color and white paper.
2. Using scissors, we cut out the patterns and lay them out according to the “sun” principle.
3. The cut circle is treated with glue and glued to the middle, the rays should be connected at one point.
4. We begin to form a ball. The color template should be on white. The first action is the interweaving of white rays with color.
5. Next, we get a composition in which white rays appear on top of the colored ones. Now we hide them again under the rays of a different color.
6. At the end of the process, we connect the beams and together we fix them at one point.

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How to make a ball of multi-colored paper?

To independently construct the simplest figure in the form of a volumetric circle from paper, you will need to use a standard stationery set:

• paper - it is best to use multi-colored square-shaped blocks that serve for various recordings;
• paper scissors;
• glue stick or liquid glue;
• a mug or some other object having a round bottom;
• compass with a pencil.

Master Class

To make a circle out of colorful paper:

• From the prepared sheets of paper, we cut out circles with a corresponding diameter of about 10 cm. In order to construct a volumetric ball, we need 32 circles of two colors - 16 figures of one shade and 16 of another.
• In order for the cut blanks to be neat and perfectly round, you need to use a round shape, for example, an ordinary mug or the base of a candy box. On the rim of the selected item, draw a contour on each circle. If there is no suitable object, you can use a compass and draw a circle of the desired diameter.

Important! If you are interested in saving your time, then just draw a circle on the first sheet and cut out the first circle. Then, using this template, we cut out all the other workpieces.

• We bend each resulting figure in half.
• We begin to glue the elements together. We glue the upper outer half of the yellow blank with glue, glue it on the lower outer part of the red circle.
• In exactly the same way we glue together all the cut figures with each other, while alternating the colors: red blank - yellow part - again the red circle - the yellow element.As a result, we get a stack of sheets glued together that have a semicircular shape, which looks a bit like a book or magazine.
• We unfold the glued product and proceed to the next stage - connecting the multi-colored “pages” of the ball to each other.

Important! It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that the “pages” of different colors are connected according to a different pattern.

• We begin to glue the red “pages”. We open the red circle and mentally divide the workpiece into 6 sectors. The lower and upper sectors of the left semicircle are treated with glue, while the middle remains intact.
• Then we glue them together with the first and third sectors of the right semicircle. After the glue has completely dried, a blank similar to a “pocket” is obtained.
• In the same way we glue all the red “pages” of the future ball.
• Next, we begin to connect the yellow “pages”. We unfold one of the yellow blanks and glue the most protruding part, which is the second sector of the left semicircle, with glue. Then we glue with a symmetrically located element of the right yellow circle.
• In exactly the same way we do with the “pages” of yellow.
• We fold the future ball again with a “book” and leave it until the glue completely dries.
• Next, we unfold the glued part with a fan and check that all the “pages” are correctly connected.
• We make a loop from the thread and use the glue to connect the first and last “pages of the book”, thus forming a three-dimensional ball.
• Let the future figure dry completely.

Yellow volume ball with a red core is ready!

Important! If you change the place of gluing multi-colored “pages”, then you can create new options for paper products. Such a model of the ball can be an excellent basis for the implementation of original Christmas-tree decorations and interior garlands.

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How to make a ball of corrugated paper?

You can design a ball of corrugated paper, which will have a weightless, airy and flower-like appearance.

Materials

For the manufacture it is necessary to prepare the following materials:

• sheets of corrugated paper in the amount of 5 pieces with the corresponding dimensions of 40 by 60 cm;
• wire;
• a thread;
• curly scissors;
• scissors for paper.

Master Class

To make a volume circle from corrugated paper:

1. We fold the corrugated paper with an accordion, or you can just roll it up. The volume of the future ball will depend on how large the number of petals will be. To do this, the rolled up roll should be as thick as possible with a small bend width.
2. We fasten the “accordion” in the middle with a thread or wire.
3. We form the petals using curly scissors and cutting both end faces of the manufactured “accordion”.
4. Carefully deploy your product.
5. We straighten the petals on different sides to get an original, voluminous and airy figure.

Important! The resulting ball can be used as a decoration for a home interior or as a decorative attribute for any celebration - birthday, graduation or wedding ceremony.

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How to make a kusudama ball using the origami technique?

Kusudama is a voluminous spherical figure, the assembly of which uses a large number of origami modules. Many centuries ago, this technique of folding kusuda originated in Japan. The composition, consisting of paper flowers, made in the shape of a ball, is one of the options kusudama. At the same time, there are a lot of variations in the layout of the components of such a product. Making a ball using such a technique is not as difficult a task as it might seem the first time. The main condition of this art is to have patience in work.

Materials

In order to design an unusual three-dimensional product from flowers, it is necessary to prepare:

• colored paper;
• paper scissors;
• glue stick;
• a simple pencil;
• a ruler.

Master Class

To make a volume circle of Kusudama from paper using the origami technique with your own hands:

1. We cut the prepared paper into square blanks with sides of about 7-8 cm. In total, 60 such squares must be cut. In the end, you get 12 inflorescences, each of which consists of five leaves. The color scheme of the squares may be different.
2. The cut square is folded twice diagonally from ourselves. We bend the corners of the formed triangle up so that a rhombus forms.
3. Previously bent triangles are gently “flattened”.
4. Next, the upper parts of the future petals are bent down.
5. Now we fold each of the petals in half towards the center.
6. Connecting the extreme points of the petals with each other, add the module in half.
7. We glue the edges of the petals together and thus create the first detail of the future ball.
8. In exactly the same way we add 4 more exactly the same modules, and then connect them with glue-pencil. As a result, a volumetric part is formed, having the shape of an inflorescence.
9. Using the same principle, we draw up 11 more floral details. After that, carefully attach them to each other and glue together.

Important! If the ball will be in a suspended state, then when you fasten several modules together, it is necessary to fix the cord inside, with which the product will hang.

A bright voluminous ball of paper Kusudama is ready!

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How else to make a ball using the kusudama technique?

There is another option for making a three-dimensional figure using the art of kusudama. To create such a figure will require a minimum amount of materials:

• a sheet of colored paper;
• scissors for paper.

How to make a circle of paper using the kusudama technique:

1. Six squares are cut out of sheets of paper.
2. We outline two diagonals.
3. We outline two lines.
4. Fold all the corners to the center, then turn back.
5. Fold the sides of the square to the center line with the fold down.
6. We perform two folds with a fold down.
7. Carefully pull out the four corners from the inside and straighten them.
8. We open and straighten each triangle.
9. We bend the corners with the fold upwards, in this way one part of the kusudama is formed.
10. In the same way, we create five more such blanks and glue them with bent corners.

The volume ball in the technique of kusudama is ready!

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How to make a bright ball on a pattern?

Consider another option for designing a ball with your own hands.

Materials

In order to make such a bright and voluminous figure, you must first prepare the following materials:

• paper of bright colors;
• print a template on the printer,
• a simple pencil;
• Scotch;
• needle with thread;
• glue;
• rope for eyelets;
• scissors for paper.

Making a circle - instructions

To make a volume circle out of paper:

1. We attach the template printed on the printer to a sheet of colored paper, circle it with a simple pencil and cut it along the intended line.
2. We make cuts in the places marked with a black line.
3. In this way, we cut 12 colored blanks.

Next, we proceed to the assembly of the future product. To do this, you need to determine the use case:

• If the fabricated ball will hang, then on the first workpiece you should attach a rope with tape. We glue the adhesive tape on the back side of the part, and then pierce the hole with a needle, which will not allow the paper figure to tear.

Important! Ponytails can also be glued.

• If your volumetric ball of paper will be on some solid horizontal surface, then without fixing the rope, you can immediately begin assembling the future product.

Using the cut lines in each workpiece, we fasten all the patterns together. Volume bright ball is ready!

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How to make a ball in the form of flowers?

You can very easily and quickly create a volumetric ball in the form of flowers according to the pattern.

Materials

For this we prepare the following materials:

• template;
• sheets of colored paper;
• glue;
• paper scissors;
• eyelet rope

Assembly instruction

Consider the process of making a flower ball:

1. According to the template previously printed on the printer, we cut out 8 circles of the same diameter.
2. We turn 3 edges so that an equilateral triangle is formed.
3. On each side of the workpiece we cut half the line.
4. We fasten all the blanks together.
5. Glue a loop from the rope.

An interesting ball in the form of flowers made of paper is ready!

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How to make a paper ball from stripes?

A very interesting and very simple option for making a ball of paper stripes.

Materials

To do this, you will need the following materials:

• sheets of colored paper;
• glue;
• Scotch;
• scissors for paper.

Instructions for creating crafts

How to make a volume circle from strips of paper with your own hands:

1. Stripes of the same length are cut from a sheet of colored paper. The number of strips you choose yourself. If you use multi-colored stripes for work, the color scheme of which is in perfect harmony with each other, you can create a very original product.
2. We decorate the ring from the strip and fix it with a paper clip or glue.
3. Perpendicular to the first ring we form the second ring.
4. The remaining strips are fixed together in the same way.

The ball of stripes is ready. If desired, it can be additionally decorated with all kinds of sparkles, stickers, beads.

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How to make a papier mache ball?

You can also design a papier-mâché ball.

Materials

To create such a product, we prepare the necessary materials and tools:

• balloon;
• non-color newspapers;
• liquid glue;
• glue brush;
• a thread;
• paper;
• scissors for paper.

Detailed workshop

Consider the process of manufacturing a volume ball using papier-mâché technique:

• Fill the inflatable balloon with air so that it becomes perfectly round.
• Grind the newspaper.
• We glue the ball with pieces of newspaper, while skipping the tail.

Important! It is best to place the ball in 2-3 layers. The last layer should consist of sheets of plain white paper.

• We leave the product so that it can dry.
• After complete drying with a needle, carefully pierce the balloon and remove its parts.
• Attach the thread.

The papier-mâché ball is ready! If desired, the product can be painted and decorated with additional elements.

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Even such a simple craft, like a circle of paper, can be done in hundreds of ways. In this article, we have offered you only a few of the simplest and most successful in our opinion. Having tested such techniques, you can continue to improve your skills by adding new notes of your imagination to the decoration of rooms for the holidays.