We will need:
Pasta of various shapes;
- Glue (I used “Moment”);
- Acrylic paints;
- Brush;
- Christmas tree decoration “Rain”;
- Salt (fine or coarse, maybe sugar, whatever your heart desires. I used fine salt);
- Hairspray with glitter;
So, let's begin.
I put the pasta on a plate for convenience.
To begin with, let's set up a workplace; I put a regular A3 sheet on the table to protect the table from glue and paint.
Now we need to come up with the shapes of our snowflakes, to do this we lay out the noodles on a sheet of paper and put them in the required shapes, while we need to immediately think about how to glue them together, because not every idea can be brought to life, the form may simply fall apart or when gluing you will find something to glue It’s impossible, you’ll have to come up with something new on the fly.
Well, we’ve come up with a shape, and we’re starting to glue it together. I chose Moment glue, since, in my opinion, it would cope better with the task. First we glue the inner circle of our snowflakes and leave them to dry and strengthen. When the noodles get stronger and stick together, glue the next circle and so on.
When the snowflakes are glued together, leave them to dry and harden for a day.
Well, time has passed, the glue has dried and glued the noodles together, now it’s time to start painting. I chose acrylic paints; gouache is not suitable for us, as it takes longer to dry and can crack if applied thickly.
Paint the snowflakes white for realism, but you can experiment and make them golden or silver, well, your imagination will tell you.
I covered it with paint once, but it wasn’t pretty yet, the paint flowed into the recesses, but the bulges were not painted. Painting with a brush is very difficult, you need to take a brush of the right size so that it can penetrate into all the holes and paint there, at the same time it is difficult to paint over the main surface with a very thin brush. In general, it didn’t turn out so neatly; the noodles weren’t painted inside,
but there’s no better time to paint it, I didn’t bother torturing it with water for a long time either, in case it gets soggy, it’s still noodles. Nowadays there are a lot of all kinds of accessories for creativity, it might be better to take some kind of spray paint, or paint is sold in cans. I’m not very good at this, so I suffered the old fashioned way. We wait until the first layer has dried, we tie any rope to hang it to dry, then we will cut it and tie a beautiful one.
Now we cover it with a second layer, and while the paint is not dry, sprinkle salt over the entire surface, front and back.
Hang it somewhere to dry
I hung all the cabinets in the kitchen, fortunately the handles allow
Snowflakes also take quite a long time to dry, so as not to spoil such painstaking work, we are not in a hurry.
Now carefully remove our ropes.
You can simply tie a “rain” to each snowflake and hang it on the tree, but I decided to make a composition from my five different snowflakes. I took “Rain” and this Christmas tree decoration, I don’t even know what to call it, like a garland.
At the end I made a loop by simply twisting the balls
Spread it out on the table
Now let’s try on how our snowflakes will hang on the garland, arrange them at the required distance from each other and from the garland
A very relevant New Year's snowflake craft. Modern craftsmen have learned to make snowflakes out of anything with their own hands. For example, snowflakes made from pasta are in no way inferior in appearance to expensive store souvenirs. In addition, when making such Christmas tree decorations, you can include a flight of limitless imagination: come up with an original shape and color of your pasta craft and decorate the Christmas tree with pride knowing that you made this product yourself, with your own hands! 🙂
How to make a snowflake from pasta?
Our step-by-step master class with photos will tell you about this.
Our dear children love to make snowflakes from pasta. Therefore, you can keep your child busy at home during the New Year holidays with such an interesting craft, and at this time you can take care of pre-holiday chores. Craft: Pasta snowflake is also popular in schools. Children happily make snowflakes and then decorate the classroom with them.
You can glue pasta products with good quality universal glue (for example, “Second”). But then they need to be held longer. In this MK we use a glue gun. But it is worth remembering that giving this tool to children is strictly prohibited; in this case, it is better to use the above-mentioned glue for gluing.
You can paint pasta snowflakes with gouache or acrylic paints; felt-tip pens are also suitable.
Photos and ideas of pasta snowflakes
The simplest snowflakes are the basics, from which you can then make large and beautiful Christmas tree decorations.
Now let’s start using our imagination and creating new patterns for snowflakes.
New Year's crafts for snowflakes made from pasta are popular among mothers who love to create something with their children.
Dry dough is an amazingly durable material, has a dense structure and can be stored for a long time, and these qualities are ideal for any craft, especially for voluminous pasta snowflakes.
Even one trip to the store is enough to find pasta of various shapes - curls and spirals, stars, bows, petals, shells, tubes, and their cost is not high.
Many people ask how to glue pasta snowflakes. This can be done with any durable and quick-drying glue, for example, “Moment”. It should have a long spout so that you don’t have to glue each pasta, but glue it together by pouring glue directly between the pasta on the laid out template.
And, by the way, the glue gun is very popular among needlewomen; we already wrote about the principle of working with it in the master class.
For creativity you will need:
- various curly pasta
- strong glue or glue gun
- PVA glue
- glue brush
- acrylic paint or gouache
- glitter or hairspray with glitter
- optional fine salt, gold or silver paint
How to make snowflakes from pasta master class
1. On a flat surface, lay out a snowflake pattern according to the chosen pattern or, as your imagination tells you.
2. Take glue with a spout and fasten the structure with it. Let it dry.
3. Paint it any color, usually white or pearlescent. Wait for it to dry.
4. Cover with PVA glue. If you are using glitter polish, you can skip this step.
5. Sprinkle with glitter or fine salt and let dry thoroughly. To hang snowflakes on a pasta tree, you can glue a ribbon or thread a thread into some hole in the pasta, especially if it is a “wheel” or “ring” shape.
Original snowflakes made from pasta video
New Year's snowflakes made from pasta are useful not only for decorating a Christmas tree, you can make a garland out of them by hanging them on a suitable rope. Or .
Pasta is an excellent material for implementing ideas in making New Year's crafts. DIY pasta snowflakes are very original.
They are sure to captivate many with their beauty. You can decorate a Christmas tree or room with these snowflakes.
And if you involve your child in your work, then you cannot avoid children’s delight and positive emotions.
There are only a few days left until the New Year. Many have probably already decided where exactly they will celebrate the Year of the Rooster, and decided on a company for New Year's Eve. In the New Year's chaos, it is important not to forget about the most important thing - decorating the apartment. The New Year's mood begins right here - at home. You have everything and even more to create it. In this article we will talk about how to make snowflakes for interior decoration from... pasta.
Making a snowflake from pasta: a master class for beginners
It’s even easier to make from pasta than the same, but paper accessory. To do this you will need the following items:
1. Pasta.
2. Glue.
3. Paint.
All the necessary elements for crafts will definitely be found at home. You won't have to buy anything extra.
First you need to decide what kind of pasta you want to make a snowflake from. We recommend sticking with long bars. The size of the snowflake depends solely on your imagination. Moreover, it must have six rays. Otherwise, it will no longer be considered a snowflake.
Pasta is laid out on the table in the shape of a future snowflake. Next, your task is to fasten this structure with glue. Regular PVA glue is not enough here. You will need stronger glue - “Moment”. You need to act extremely carefully so as not to get your hands dirty. Having glued the parts of the snowflake into one, there is only a small matter left. You need to repaint the snowflake in the color that you like best.
How to make a snowflake from shell pasta?
This method of making snowflakes from pasta is somewhat similar to the previous one. However, there are still differences. First you need to prepare everything you need for the craft:
1. Cardboard.
2. Shell pasta.
3. A piece of ribbon.
4. Glue.
Below is a master class on DIY pasta snowflakes (photo):
1. First you need to cut out a circle from cardboard. The circle should be slightly smaller than the future snowflake. Its size is easy to determine. The length of one shell will be its width, which must be multiplied by two in order to correctly calculate the size of the cardboard circle. We remind you once again that the cardboard base should be slightly smaller than the future snowflake. Otherwise, it may be visible due to the craft.
2. Next, glue a loop to the cardboard. You will need a loop if you want to hang a snowflake somewhere (and you will definitely want to, because this decorative element cannot stand somewhere just like that). The loop should be small. It can be made from a piece of tape. The loop, like pasta, is glued with PVA glue.
3. Then the pasta needs to be glued to the cardboard. Everything is very simple here. The cardboard is generously greased with glue and pasta is applied in the form of the figure in which you want to see it. The cardboard should not be visible. The color of the loop does not matter. It will still be practically invisible.
When it is ready, you need to wait until it dries. This may take several hours.
If the snowflake has dried, you can start decorating it. For example, you can glue several beads onto glue, wait until they dry, and spray the craft with hairspray to secure it. Even a child can cope with this task and should definitely be involved in the creation of New Year’s decor for the home. He will really like this activity. Moreover, the baby will be pleased that he is entrusted with such an important task as preparing home decor elements.
How to decorate a snowflake made from pasta?
The easiest way to decorate a snowflake is to paint it. In this case we will need gouache. The paint is applied in a thick layer. It shouldn't be watery. Otherwise, the pasta will begin to get wet, and its external “marketable” appearance will deteriorate. Next, the pasta is placed on a windowsill or some other place, where it is left until completely dry.
If you have several cans of spray paint lying around the house, you can paint snowflakes from pasta with them. It is better not to trust such work to a child if the child is creating snowflakes with you. He may splash himself or get in his face. This cannot be allowed to happen.
Snowflakes are laid out on a newspaper, and then paint is sprayed from a distance of a little more than a meter. It is best to do this on the balcony so as not to accidentally hit any other object.
There is another way to beautifully decorate a snowflake from pasta. The product is smeared with PVA glue and generously sprinkled with glitter. Then you need to wait for the structure to dry completely and shake off all excess. Even a baby can handle this. Instead of glitter, hand-made masters use cereals, salt and sugar of your choice.
If you have unnecessary nail polish at home, it’s also easy to use it to decorate a pasta snowflake. Before hanging our structure anywhere, you must wait for it to dry. Otherwise, hand marks may remain on the accessory.
Hello, dear readers! With a little creativity, you can create incredibly beautiful New Year's decorations with your own hands... Traditionally, for the New Year, everyone cuts out snowflakes from paper, or buy ready-made plastic snowflakes in stores, in this review we will show you the same creativity that was discussed at the beginning of this article, namely, let's make snowflakes from curly pasta!
Moreover, for the work we will need a minimum of materials: various pasta, transparent moment glue, threads or fishing line, gold and silver paint in a can, as well as optional decorative elements (ribbons, bows, rhinestones, rivets, glitter, artificial snow).
When going to the store for groceries, take a closer look at the shelves with pasta; perhaps you haven’t paid attention to the assortment of shaped pasta before, but now they will come in handy.
How to make snowflakes from pasta.
Pour shaped pasta into different plates (each plate has a certain shape of pasta), place newspaper or oilcloth on the table (to prevent drops of glue from getting on the tabletop). We decide on the shape of the future snowflake, and here we lay out its blank on the newspaper, then we glue each pasta with the next one (it’s better to glue it with transparent glue). IMPORTANT: you should glue starting strictly from the inside of the product, otherwise the snowflake will turn out to be very fragile and will simply collapse at the slightest touch. After you have prepared the required number of creative snowflakes, leave them to dry in a warm place for 24 hours.
How to paint snowflakes from pasta.
Enamel painting. It is better to purchase odorless mother-of-pearl enamel, then it is quite possible to carry out the painting process in a living room. So, we place the product on a piece of cardboard, take an art brush, and carefully paint each section of the snowflake, wait until the surface is completely dry, turn it over, and do the same procedure with the reverse side.
Painting with a spray can. We go outside to paint, otherwise you will have to ventilate the room for a long time from the strong smell of paint. We thread a thread into one of the rings of the product and hang it on a branch, after which we cover first one side with spray paint, then the other, and leave the snowflakes to dry. The next method: place a wonderful snowflake on a piece of cardboard, spray paint the front side, wait for the paint to dry completely, turn the product over and paint the other side, leave until completely dry. After which you can proceed to the additional decorative part, for example, cover the snowflakes with a layer of PVA glue and sprinkle artificial snow on top.
Paint the finished snowflakes with paint with a gloss effect; gold or silver is perfect.
What to do if there is no artificial snow?
Friends, the main thing is not to despair, artificial snow can be replaced with: powdered sugar, just sugar, fine salt, white glitter sand, semolina. Let's consider decorating a snowflake with semolina: on the prepared snowflake we draw suitable patterns with PVA glue (it is better to take the glue in a bottle with a dispenser spout), then place the snowflake on a wide plate, and generously sprinkle the patterns with semolina mixed with white glitter sand, remove the excess semolina with a blow . Leave the product to dry for about 12 hours.
Do not overdo it with the amount of glitter sand, it is better to apply a small amount, then the effect will be much more pleasant.
How to decorate snowflakes from pasta.
✔ Small bows look great on such snowflakes; beautiful bows are made using the most ordinary table fork.
✔ Rhinestones are an excellent material for almost any decor, and in the case of snowflakes they will be absolutely appropriate. Rhinestones should be glued with transparent glue; they can be randomly scattered over the surface of the product or laid out with cute flowers, stars, circles, etc.
✔ A simple packing tape can significantly bring life to a pasta snowflake, just tie the tape at the base of the pendant (where the rope is attached), then run the blade of a knife or scissors along the line of the tape, as a result we will get a beautiful ribbon wave.
✔ Beads of different sizes can also serve as a magnificent decoration for a decorative snowflake. We select beads that are suitable in size and shade and glue them to the surface of the product using instant glue.
✔ Glitter sand. We cover the improvised snowflake with a layer of PVA glue, and sprinkle sand-gloss on top (do not use a lot of glitter, a subtle shimmer looks much better).
Decorate the finished product with small and large rhinestones; when exposed to light, their edges will sparkle and shimmer effectively.
What to make a pendant for a pasta snowflake from.
As a pendant you can use:
✔ Ordinary sewing threads;
✔ Wool threads;
✔ Satin ribbons;
✔ Packing tapes;
✔ Twine;
✔ Chains;
✔ Shiny rain;
Finished snowflakes can be decorated with: rivets, beads, pieces of finely chopped wire, butterflies cut out of colored paper, or a Santa Claus hat sewn from red fabric can be glued to the top.
What to decorate with prepared pasta snowflakes.
These products will look most appropriate on a New Year's tree; in addition, they can be mounted on a ceiling chandelier, curtains, door handles, glued to the wall with double-sided tape, and placed effectively on a festive table at the foot of the tree. On the street you can lay them on thresholds, glue them to the door, or hang them on tree branches!
When creating snowflakes from pasta, you can use almost any decorative material; with a little creativity, you can create exclusive decorations for your home.
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