Each favorite doll has in its arsenal wonderful dresses, shoes, handbags, even jewelry. All this is available in toy stores. But it so happens that there is no way to purchase accessories - the prices are often unreasonably high. But it’s possible to connect imagination, collect the necessary tools and create a unique product by yourself. Here, for example, umbrellas - there are not many of them! How to make an umbrella for a Barbie doll? Let's figure it out together!
How to make a small umbrella for a doll
To work on its creation, it will be necessary to prepare:
- pieces of thick wire;
- second glue;
- some polymer clay;
- needle and thread;
- glue web;
- material.
Also do not forget about pliers, scissors and an iron.
Cut a piece of wire about 14 cm long and bend 1 edge, forming in the form of a hook. From a piece of plastic, we sculpt a pen and a tip in the form of a sharp cone, we send it to dry, focusing on the instructions attached to the clay. A cane-base of the umbrella was made.
Next, we take the material and from it we cut out a square patch, with a side length of 28 cm. In the diagonal direction, we fold it four times and cut it in a smooth line. In the expanded state we get a circle.
Let's start processing the edges - this can be done in various ways: flash overlock, trim with a lace strip, melt with fire (if the fabric allows), or you can simply tuck it. The best option here is to glue the "cobweb" into the fold of fabric using a hot iron.
Then we proceed to study the ribs of the umbrella. This is done through one fold in different directions. In this place it is worth doing the decor of the canvas - beads, beads, sequins, ribbons - anything you want!
We insert a cane in the center of the dome, first with an awl of punctures the middle of the fabric, and on top we paste a clay cone. We smear its bottom with thick glue (gel is perfect) and glue the dome fabric. The thickness of the glue is important due to the fact that liquid can impregnate matter and spoil the appearance of the product.
Spread the folds and with a needle and thread connect those that are directed to the center. Wind the end of the thread around the "cane" and drip the glue.
The umbrella turned out to be folded, roll it up a bit and secure it with a ribbon or a small rubber band.
That's all. Ready is our miniature accessory.
Paper rainbow umbrella
Volumetric umbrellas made of paper turn out beautiful and bright. They can decorate a room for a children's holiday, or you can give it to a doll. Do needlework with the child - this is a simple job, and the baby will be immensely satisfied. So how to make a paper umbrella for a doll?
Immediately prepare the following toolkit so that you do not get distracted later:
- multi-colored sheets of thick paper;
- cocktail straw with a spring for folding;
- Scotch;
- pencils, compasses.
Glue the parts together with glue that "cures" well and dries quickly.
At the very beginning of the process, cut a few circles of paper - from 14 to 22 pieces. It all depends on the size and brightness of the craft.
Now each round figure will need to be folded twice until a quarter is obtained. Iron the folds very carefully or press down with something heavy. Glue the upper part in the middle without touching the bottom.
Then glue to each other with right angles in the order that you like. After you have connected all the spare parts, you can put it under oppression. After some time, you will need to close the "dome" by gluing the first and last details. So, the top is ready.
For the handle, take a straw and attach a piece of double-sided tape to its straight part. After removing the upper protective layer, insert into the dome and press. Bend the bottom - this is the handle of the umbrella.
Here's how to make a do-it-yourself umbrella for a doll. From colored paper - easily!
Voluminous umbrella
And then let's do more serious work on the manufacture of a realistic umbrella. We will have it open and more interesting.
You will need:
- the material for the dome is thin and stretchable;
- polymer clay;
- paint for plastics;
- skein of thread;
- beads;
- thick wire - you can use studs, old knitting needles;
- short rubber tube, you can use a dropper;
- lace elastic tape.
All materials are stocked. So how to make a do-it-yourself umbrella for a doll? Let's get started.
Pieces of wire, cut into pieces of such a length as the spokes of the umbrella, plus 1.5 cm are slightly bent, and one edge 1.5 cm long is bent at a right angle. Six such details are enough for us.
We cut off the part for the handle and fasten the knitting needles to it using a piece of dropper. Distribute evenly and drip glue into the center. Again, ideally - gel, in a small tube.
Knead the clay and glue it over the junction of the handle and knitting needles. You can mold a pen out of it, but dry it separately.
After we take it out of the oven and process the clay surface with a fine sandpaper. We will paint a cane and knitting needles in the necessary shade.
Next, we need a part for sewing the dome. This is done as follows: circle one part between the knitting needles, getting a triangular shape with rounded sides. Cut and apply to the frame. Customize until you remove all excess parts.
We cut out from the fabric, leaving an allowance of 0.5 cm on each side. We sew all the parts, and we pull the bottom and sew the elastic - lace. We cut the fabric at the seams very close to the stitch. At the ends of the seams we fasten the beads.
We take the frame of the umbrella and from the edge where the handle will be, string 5 beads, gluing with glue. The cane itself can be wrapped in a ribbon or painted with nail polish.
Well, almost everything. Pull the dome over the frame, puncture the fabric in the middle, stick it on and put a bead on top. The fabric can be seized with stitches so that it does not move out.
Here we have such an umbrella. Almost like a real one.
How to make an umbrella for a fashionista doll?
And for a glamorous and stylish doll you can create a magnificent elegant accessory.
Before you make a do-it-yourself umbrella for a doll, consider what result you would like to get. Choose the material with the appropriate pattern and texture, come up with a decor for the top and handles.
The materials are standard, already described above - shreds of fabric, wire, lace, glue, decor.
From the wire (you can use floristic) cut a piece of 13 cm.
A circle of nine centimeters in diameter is cut out of the material and stitched with a zigzag along the edge.
A shuttlecock is made from a lace strip and attached to the fabric. In the center, the umbrella dome is reinforced with a piece of non-woven fabric.
The resulting part is marked with pins into sectors - 6 or 8. Here we glue the toothpicks imitating knitting needles. Remember to remove the sharp end. Attach beads to their ends.
Next, you need to wind a satin ribbon onto the wire, carefully gluing it.
We pierce the dome fabric in the middle and insert the prepared wire. We coat its end with glue and fix it with a bead on top.
Fasten the folds adjacent to the handle with glue or thread. We bend the end of the cane, and wrap the dome around and tie it with a satin ribbon.
That's all, the doll can go for a walk!
Thread umbrella
How to make? Do-it-yourself umbrella for the doll does not have to be complicated and elaborate. It is enough to take what is in your house.
For example, an umbrella made of threads will be very tender.
He will need a solid wire and thread of any color. The texture of the threads should be thin and dense, without fibers.
The frame is formed in the same way as for a bulk umbrella, although you can go the easier way. Just twist the pieces of wire together, attaching the knitting needles to the handle. Then a dark colored yarn is taken and the handle wire is wrapped carefully, without gaps, which is periodically smeared with glue.
Threads of a brighter color, starting from the center of the dome, wraps the entire surface of the umbrella. You can choose several shades that are suitable for each other and alternate them among themselves - this way you get a bright striped umbrella.
Knitted umbrella
This method is perfect for those who know how to crochet.
Useful remnants of thin threads.
The frame can be made of wire. Having taken 3 or 4 pieces 9 cm long, fold together and twist in the middle. Spread out the "needles" of the future umbrella in different directions. Now cut another piece of wire 20 cm long and, folded in half, screw it to the middle of the first twist - this is the handle. Wrap it with thread, tape, paste over with polymer clay, etc.
Knit the dome according to any round crochet pattern.
It remains to attach it to the frame, grabbing with small stitches, and decorate with beads.
Such an umbrella will not leave anyone indifferent!