How to make a protein from cones and plasticine?

A great variety of different figures can be molded from high-quality plasticine. Children often sculpt various animals.

We will learn how to make a beautiful squirrel out of plasticine and cones.

Modeling is a very exciting activity that has a beneficial effect on the child's fine motor skills and on the possibilities of his imagination. From modern plasticine masses, it is possible to create figures of absolutely any shape and size.

You get cool things if you additionally use natural materials such as cones or acorns.

Before starting to sculpt the original squirrel, the young master will need to prepare the necessary tools and materials:

• high-quality plasticine of different colors - it is strongly not recommended to purchase sculptural material, since it will be extremely difficult for a child to work with it due to its high rigidity;
• bumps - can be any, but most often they use spruce or pine;
• acorns - if the craft provides for the presence of these natural materials, then they should also be pre-prepared for creative operations;
• sculpting board - a special device with which the sculpting process becomes more convenient;
• oilcloth, paper or cardboard sheet - if all work will be carried out not on a board, but on a table, then it must first be covered with the indicated materials so that no greasy stains remain;
• stack - a handy tool designed for working with small parts can be made of wood or plastic.

There are so many different ideas for making adorable crafts from plasticine and cones. Let's take a look at some of the interesting options that will definitely attract little sculptors.

Pine cones, orange plasticine, and fall leaves make great protein. We will analyze step by step how to make a cute animal out of them.

• First you need to sculpt the main parts of the squirrel. From orange plasticine, it is necessary to form an abdomen, shaped like a chicken egg, as well as pointed ears and a long nose. Small black balls will act as eyes.

• All elements must be connected together.

• The plasticine components must be carefully transferred to the base in the form of a pine cone. The details will need to be fixed as securely as possible on the spruce scales.

• Next, you need to sculpt the limbs of the squirrel. The front legs can be made in the form of elongated droplets with claws drawn in a stack at the ends. 2 dense ovals can act as the lower paws.

• The finished legs are attached to the cone base. These components should be given a certain position, which was planned by the young master.

• It remains to make the tail. You can form a pointed plasticine cake, decorate it with strips depressed with a toothpick. This part should be slightly wrapped in a spiral so that it better holds the correct shape. After that, the tail can be attached to the bump.

• Autumn leaves in this case will serve as an original decor. The finished squirrel can be beautifully positioned among the yellowed foliage to create an aesthetic composition.

A funny squirrel will be made from cones and acorns. They, in combination with plasticine of suitable colors, will make it possible to create a beautiful and original figure.

Consider a detailed master class on making a cute animal from plasticine, cones and acorns.

• For work, you will need to find one cone that has an elongated and slightly curved structure. Spruce cones often have a similar look. Extending the scales will create the illusion of furry animal fur. Another bump will be used as the squirrel's torso.
• The curved tail should be attached to the animal's body with a small piece of plasticine.
• Next, you should make the paws. For them, you need to prepare 2 unopened cones. These parts must be the same size.
• Unopened cones are attached to the squirrel's body using plasticine. These will be the hind legs. These components must be sufficiently strong and stable.
• Next, you need to take another small bump. It should also be fixed on the squirrel's body. The specified element will play the role of the animal's head. The result is a complete workpiece.
• Now it's time to use orange plasticine. Squirrel ears and front legs must be fashioned from this material. The components made will need to be very carefully fixed on the body from the bump.
• It is necessary to attach eyes and a nose made of white and black plasticine to the muzzle of the squirrel. If you like, you can fix thin tendrils of dry grass or other similar materials.
• You can add and decorate the squirrel made of cones and plasticine with a charming acorn handbag.

• In the second leg of the squirrel, you can place another pot-bellied acorn.

Such a homemade product will turn out to be very original and funny. The main thing is to thoroughly clean natural materials from dust and dirt before starting all work.All components must be perfectly clean and dry.

It will be easy and simple to make a plasticine squirrel with a fluffy voluminous tail. The role of the latter will be played by a large spruce cone with wide open scales.

Let's consider step by step how you can make such a simple but very cute craft.

• It is necessary to find a large cone with protruding open scales. The material is cleaned of all contaminants before starting work. This component can be set aside for now.
• Next, you should start making the animal itself. To do this, you can use an orange or light brown plasticine mass.
• A block of plasticine should be divided into several parts, and then each of them should be rolled into a ball. The two largest balls will act as the head and body of the animal, and from several small pieces you will need to make paws.
• At the next stage, you need to take a piece from which the body of the animal will be made. This component must be rolled out slightly, giving it the shape of a thick sausage.
• Now you need to take 2 small pieces of plasticine. They need to be rolled into small balls, and then slightly flattened. These will be the squirrel's hind legs. These components should be immediately secured to the lower part of the prepared torso.
• As the next step, it is advisable to start making the head and muzzle of the animal. You need to take another large ball, and then with your fingers pull off a pair of pointed squirrel ears on its top.
• The muzzle of the animal should be drawn up. Eyes can be molded from white and black plasticine, or you can purchase ready-made plastic parts and fix them. At the same stage, you need to stick the squirrel nose. Its color can be any, but it is better to use black plasticine mass.
• Next, you need to make the front legs of the animal. These components will be obtained from a pair of thin plasticine sausages.
• The head should be restrained at the top of the torso with the forelegs directly underneath. The location of the legs can be absolutely anything. The bump will need to be secured in place of the squirrel's tail.

This master class will be very simple for children, but at the same time quite interesting. As a result, you can get very funny and cute plasticine animals.

Let's get acquainted with a number of useful recommendations for sculpting forest animals from plasticine.

• Before starting work, all materials taken from the street must be thoroughly washed and cleaned. The child should not work with dirty components.

• For the manufacture of crafts, it is recommended to buy only high-quality plasticine, which has a sufficient level of softness. Second-rate and stale mass will not allow you to create beautiful and neat figurines.

• It is easy to create an imitation of fluffy fur of animals by means of a large number of small notches on the material. These notches can be made with a stack or a toothpick. With this addition, the figures are more effective.

• When working with plasticine mass, it is recommended to keep wet wipes nearby. You can wipe your hands on these products at any time so as not to get dirty and not accidentally mix different colors.

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