Dachi figures (51 photos): manufacture of a gnome of wood, gypsum, foam ducks. Features of figures from natural materials

Recently, people began to relate to their personal plots not only as a fruit-cartel phase, but also a platform for the implementation of various ideas of landscape design. In particular, decorative figures were very widespread to effectively transform the site. Therefore, in this article we will consider how to make beautiful garden figures for giving with your own hands.

Garden figures

General information

If you are going to decorate the site with garden and park sculptures, then this does not mean at all that they should be made in the form of two-meter statues, which are established surrounded by forged lights or marble fountains.

As a rule, the figures for the cottage and the garden are made in the form of birds, frogs, gnomics, etc. The main thing is that they correspond to the rest of the landscape design. In addition, the proportions should be observed – the smaller the site, the less the sculpture should be.

Frog and kettle

Of course, the easiest way to purchase finished products in specialized stores, for example, made of polystone or gypsum. However, it is much more profitable and interesting to make them yourself.

Moreover, you can make products from a variety of materials:

From gypsum;
Wood;
Metal;
Plastic;
Installation foam;
Old dishes etc.

Below are a few examples of how to make sculptures from different materials.

Advice!
Often people acquire “naked” summer cottages, and at the same time they want to start the arrangement and operation of the summer house as soon as possible.
In this case, a great solution is the country houses from the container block that do not take time for construction.

In the photo – a wooden gnome

Production of the gnome

Perhaps the most popular figure in summer cottages is a dwarf. This character of the German-Scandinavian folklore can ennoble the personal plot and add life and bright colors to it.

From wood

Those who are familiar with wood carvings can cut a gnome from a bar of the desired length. True, even those who have not encountered carpentry work can try themselves in this matter.

After the dwarf is cut out, it must simply be painted with acrylic paints. True, before this, the product should be treated with an antiseptic tool in order to extend its life.

From gypsum

A more complicated option for making a figure for a summer house with your own hands is from gypsum. However, it is not worth it because of the difficulty to abandon this idea, since modeling can be an exciting occupation for both you and your family.

So, the process of manufacturing gypsum gnome is as follows:

First of all, you need to draw a product on paper, at least schematically.
Then, in accordance with the pattern, the frame of the future gnome should be made from metal rods.
After this, the frame must be wrapped in gypsum, giving it the desired shape.
When the figure is stuck, the work should be stopped for several days, after which the product can be painted.

I must say that in such a way you can make not only gnomes, but also other figures.

Foam duck

Garden figures for giving foam look very interesting. This material is subjected to mechanical processing using ordinary improvised means and at the same time is not subject to moisture. As an example, we consider how to make the most simple craft – a duck.

Instructions for the manufacture of a foam product are as follows:

First of all, it is necessary to determine the size of the future product and apply the contours on the foam sheet using a marker. For the manufacture of a duckling, you will need to make blanks of the head, torso, wings, paws and neck.

An example of a template for making duck

The details must be carefully cut out with a sharp office knife. Work must be performed slowly so as not to break the foam.
Then it is necessary to glue part of the foam at least five places.
Excess foam must be cut off with a knife.
Then, from a wooden bar or pipe, you need to make the neck and glue it with polystyrene.
Next, you need to glue the head to the neck.
After that, it is necessary to glue the blanks of wings and legs.
The finished figure must be coated with putty and sanded after drying.

For gluing duck parts, you can use liquid nails or even mounting foam. In the same way, you can make figures of other animals. Products must be placed on the site as naturally as possible, so that it is necessary to create that you have found animals for their ordinary affairs.

If such parts of the decor are highlighted, then they will decorate the site even in the dark. Highlighting is especially relevant for recreation areas.

Advice!
If the summer cottage is not connected to electricity, the exit from this situation may be renting a diesel generator for a summer residence.

God’s cows from stones

Figures from natural materials

For the manufacture of figures, it is not necessary to spend a lot of time, since you can make them from suitable natural materials. For example, stones that need to be painted are suitable for these purposes.

In this way, God’s cows, hedgehogs, kittens and other animals can be made. True, for this it is advisable to be able to handle a brush and paints.

Figures from logs

Figures made of wooden logs may look interesting, especially if the cottage is decorated in rural style or eco -style. By attaching a little imagination, you can make very beautiful figures from objects that usually go to a landfill, for example, from old car tires, old dishes, etc.

The price of such products will be minimal, despite the fact that they can look very impressive.
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Conclusion

Make your own figures to decorate the garden or summer cottage for everyone. Moreover, there are a lot of options for their manufacture, among them there are both complex and completely simple, not taking a lot of time.

From the video in this article you can draw additional information about the manufacture of figures to decorate the cottage or garden.