Modeling snowmen from plasticine

In winter, many people like to have fun with snow, make snowmen. However, the hero can be made at home without waiting for the right weather. To do this, you only need plasticine and some free time. Children's crafts can be done with the whole family, it brings together.

A plasticine snowman can look like an applique. It is very easy to make such a picture on cardboard. This is a good solution for preschool children, because a flat figure is easier to make than a three-dimensional one. A sheet of cardboard and colored plasticine should be prepared. Let's look at the process step by step.

• For simplicity, you can sketch out the outlines of the snowman with a pencil. For accuracy, use a compass or round objects that can be circled.
• Then you need to tear off pieces of white plasticine. Distribute the material evenly within the contour, pressing with your fingers. This is how the snowman itself is formed.
• Small parts of colored plasticine should be kneaded until sticky, soft.
• From them you have to make a nose, eyes, arms, legs and other details. The nose can be simply glued or made voluminous.

There are many ways to create a snowman. When choosing, you should focus on the age of the child. To make a snowman, you should prepare a toothpick and a set of colored plasticine. Step-by-step instructions will help you in your work.

Roll 3 white balls. The size should be different for the head, body and bottom of the snowman. Connect the balls together. The largest should be at the bottom, and the smallest at the top. Prepare small balls for the snowman's feet. White plasticine is also used. Pull the balls out slightly, giving them a teardrop shape.Clip your legs to the sides of the base of the snowman.

Prepare black plasticine. Roll a few small balls for the eyes. Buttons can also be made from this color. Roll a small cone out of the orange material. Attach the carrot nose.

Only the cap remains. You can use red plasticine or another bright color. Blind an elongated hat. Make a pom-pom and edging out of white plasticine. You will need a toothpick at this stage. With its help, a texture is carved at the edge, an imitation of fur.

With an older child, you can make a snowman with a lot of details. For this, colored plasticine and stacks are also used. A simple object will allow you to make unusual shapes and simulate relief. Step by step instructions will be helpful.

The main color is white. However, blue can also be used, it also looks like snow. Divide the block to form 2 balls and 2 arms. Place the rolled round workpieces one on top of the other. Place your hands on the middle ball on the sides. These blanks are made elongated. This ends the making of the snowman, it remains to make the details, for example, a scarf.

Wrap the accessory around the character's neck. Make a face. The mouth is simply cut out with a crescent-shaped stack. The blush on the cheeks is made in the form of pink cakes. Eyes are easy to make from black plasticine. A cap-cap will be a great decoration. Make an orange or red blank in the form of a cone and two buttons. From yellow and green plasticine, make thin tubes-threads for the braid.

Collect the hat and decorate it with bubo. Attach buttons to the bottom of the snowman. Form the legs for the stability of the figure.

Classes with plasticine can be carried out with children over 1.5 years old. It is recommended to start with simpler shapes, with few small details. The simplest solution would be cardboard appliqué. You need to sculpt with the child, and not instead of him. Working with plasticine develops fine motor skills. The child will learn to concentrate. The table and chair should be matched to the height of the baby. For older children, sleeves and aprons can be used to keep clothes clean. Useful sculpting tips will come in handy in the process.

• The snowman itself can be made not only white, any color will do.
• For a more interesting effect, the eyes should be placed close to each other. This will make your face look more funny and welcoming.
• If the pieces of plasticine do not adhere well to each other, then it is worth using additional materials for the frame. A match, toothpick, or wire works well. The latter should only be used if the child is an adult. Otherwise there is a risk of injury.

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