Crafts "Hedgehog" from vegetables
Very cute and original crafts are made from various vegetables. For example, adorable hedgehogs can be made from zucchini, potatoes, cabbage and other bases. The creative process captivates children, it is always interesting and exciting. In today's article, we will tell you how you can make a hedgehog from vegetables.
How to make from potatoes?
A cute "Hedgehog" craft can be made from various natural ingredients. Very good animals are obtained from ordinary potatoes. Such crafts can be easily made by hand. All stages of work turn out to be quite simple, so the child will be able to cope with them without unnecessary problems and difficulties.
To make "Hedgehog" from potatoes, it is recommended to pick up a large root vegetable. It is desirable that it be characterized by a dense structure. If such a basis is used, then the craft will be able to keep the correct shape for at least a week. You will also need to stock up on a few toothpicks. If you want to make a more original and vibrant animal, you should prepare hawthorn berries as an addition.
Consider the step-by-step instructions for creating the original "Hedgehog" from potatoes and other additional components.
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It is advisable to pick up a potato tuber, the shape of which is slightly narrowed towards one end. On this site, it will be possible to arrange the face of the animal.
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A root crop of a suitable shape should be thoroughly washed, checked for damage and traces of rot. If there are any, then it is better to find another copy.
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You should immediately determine where the back and tummy of the thorny animal will be.To make the "Hedgehog" more stable and not roll from side to side, a small area should be cut off in the abdomen so that a flat surface is formed there.
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The back of the "Hedgehog" must be supplemented with thorns. Their role will be perfectly played by the most ordinary toothpicks in sufficient quantities. You can just stick them into the potato back, or you can make them brighter and more original.
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The spiky back of a homemade forest dweller will look unusual and very bright if you put a hawthorn berry on each toothpick. If there are no such components, you can use rose hips, barberry or any other colorful oval-shaped berries.
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When the beautiful needles are decorated, you will need to start decorating the "Hedgehog" face. It is necessary to select suitable elements that will play the role of a peephole. To do this, you can use a couple of fragrant cloves.
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The spout of the craft can be made from another small berry or even an acorn cap.
The result is a very elegant and bright "Hedgehog". The child will be delighted with the results of his labor. Such a craft can be made in kindergarten.
Making from zucchini
You can make a charming forest animal not only from potatoes of a suitable shape, but also from the most ordinary zucchini. This natural component can be used to make a very original and attractive "Hedgehog". A child can easily and quickly sculpt a cute animal.
We will learn how to properly make a cute little animal from a vegetable marrow.
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To make a really cute "Hedgehog", it is recommended to pick up a fresh marrow, which is characterized by a pear-shaped structure. Such a natural element will make a very good animal.
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So that the body of the "Hedgehog" from the zucchini is more stable, a small cut can be made in the area of its tummy, as is the case with the potato version. If the belly of the animal is flat, then this will prevent it from rolling.
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The vegetable will definitely need to be thoroughly washed before starting work.
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The narrowed part of the zucchini will act as the muzzle of the animal. Here you need to fix the eyes and nose of the "Hedgehog". A wide variety of materials and components can be used for this. For example, a pair of black peppercorns, cloves, or other similar ingredients will make good eyes.
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The "Hedgehog" nose can be molded from black plasticine, and then attached to a toothpick. Instead of plasticine mass, a black olive is quite suitable.
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It is important to choose the right materials from which the needles will be made, without which it is difficult to imagine a hedgehog. As in the case already discussed, good old toothpicks are the ideal solution. However, in this case, they can be supplemented with other beautiful components.
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The "Hedgehog" will look very elegant and beautiful, with a lot of grapes strung on its needles. These components should be selected in such a way that they fit snugly against each other on the back of the animal.
The result is an unusual, but very beautiful craft that can be brought to school, to some exhibition or fair.
More ideas
Of course, not all methods of making a cute "Hedgehog" from vegetables were listed above. There are many other master classes that involve the use of other natural ingredients.
For example, the charming "Hedgehog" made from tomato and black olives can turn out expressive and unusual. A similar craft can be made not only to captivate the child, but also for the original decoration of the dining table. Such a vegetable composition is made extremely simple.
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Pick a large, bright red tomato. First of all, you will need to cut off a piece less than half in size from it. This will be needed to make the craft stable, as in the instructions listed above.
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Next, you will need to take a sharp knife.With its help, you should very carefully cut off the skin of the tomato in the area where the "Hedgehog" muzzle will be formed. It can be made slightly narrower.
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On the cleaned surface, you will need to fix the eyes and nose of the animal. For these purposes, black peppercorns or cloves are suitable.
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When the charming muzzle of the vegetable animal is done, you can proceed to the design of its back. Here you need to depict thorns. As in the cases discussed above, you can use ordinary toothpicks for this.
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First, you will need to plant one black olive on each toothpick. The finished part can be plunged into a tomato. Thus, the entire back of the "Hedgehog" should be designed. After that, the elegant vegetable craft can be considered complete!
A hedgehog can also be made from other vegetables of a suitable shape. It will be possible to depict needles not only with toothpicks, but also with the help of sunflower seeds. With such components, animals made from natural materials look brighter.
Recommendations
If you plan to make "Hedgehog" or any other animal from vegetables, you should use a number of useful recommendations.
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It is very important to use only fresh vegetables. Before starting work, make sure that the products are free from traces of mold, rot and other similar defects. It will not be possible to make a beautiful craft from stale and spoiled vegetables.
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When working with any vegetables, it is recommended to use only a well-sharpened knife. If the blade is dull, you won't be able to make neat cuts.
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When a small child is working on a craft, adults should be near. It is necessary to keep under control every stage of work. This will save the baby from possible injuries and mistakes. In addition, it makes it much easier for parents and children to get closer and find a common language.
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It is necessary to work exclusively with clean vegetables. Do not forget about this. Before you start making crafts, any vegetables should be thoroughly washed and then dried.
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It is recommended to initially think over how and from what the craft will be made. If there is a clear plan of action, then in the course of work there will be no unnecessary questions and inconsistencies.
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If the craft is supplemented with plasticine elements, then only high-quality material should be used. The plastic mass should be very soft and pliable to make it easier for the child to work with. All plasticine parts must be rolled out well at every stage.
Potato hedgehog in the video below.