Making a globe from plasticine is an entertaining process, as a result of which the child will easily remember which component parts is our planet. This article will tell you how to make a bright globe from purchased or homemade plasticine quickly and easily with your own hands, and what is required for this. A child can get the task to blind a model of the Earth as in kindergarten and in primary grades, therefore, this information will be useful to a wide range of readers.
Plasticine modeling is not just entertainment, as most people think. This activity contributes to the development of fine motor skills, and as a result, the development of speech, because their centers are located in the brain next door. Also, the child will learn to concentrate and perseverance, which, undoubtedly, is important aspect... Now that the benefits of this type of activity are clear, let's proceed directly to sculpting the globe.
How to make a plasticine globe with your own hands in a master class
In order to create a realistic image of the surface of our planet, we need plasticine of several colors. Blue is for water, yellow is for desert, white is used to indicate the poles, in brown we will highlight mountains and ridges, and with green we will indicate the location of the continents. So our model will fully correspond to the real globe.
1. From plasticine blue roll the ball, its size will correspond to the size of the future globe. This color is taken as a basis, since water occupies the largest part of the Earth's surface.
- We take white plasticine and put small pieces on opposite ends of the ball. These are the North and South Poles.
- Using a block of plasticine Green colour, we recreate the contours of the continents in accordance with the atlas or the globe. This will help the child remember the names of geographical objects, because it is in the process of practice that we learn. First, we deal with one hemisphere of the planet.
- We attach our green details to the future model, focusing, again, on the atlas.
- And now we go to another hemisphere and again sculpt the continents.
- We put them in their places.
- We also have brown plasticine, with its help we mean large mountains. A yellow select the largest desert - the Sahara.
- Now that our planet is ready, it is necessary to give it a stable position. We sculpt a stand for the globe and set up our model. The globe is ready!
Based on the photos below, you will not miss a single step of the process.
In order to make the process as cognitive as possible for children, you can use grapefruit or orange as the basis for the Earth model. These fruits are good because you can easily draw the outlines of the continents on them, and if you make a mistake, it can be easily erased from the peel. After you have transferred the contours to the grapefruit, you can start decorating with plasticine. We sculpt blue plasticine in place of the seas and oceans, select the land with green, apply white to the poles. For realism, add shades of yellow, black and brown in the places where they are on the map.
To create this product, we need the most common foil. This material can easily be found in everyone's house - it can be either food foil or a chocolate wrap.
- We start with the base of our globe. Roll a ball of the required diameter from the foil.
- Cover the foil with blue plasticine. This will not be difficult to do, since the softened plasticine sticks well.
- Now we have a model of the planet, on which we need to draw the outlines of the land. With the help of plasticine of the desired color, we sculpt the continents. But it can be done in another way. To do this, first roll out the plasticine. Then we redraw the outlines of the continents on a sheet of paper and, using a clerical knife, cut them out of plasticine as if using a stencil.
- We apply the resulting details to the future globe.
- We add details at will - we recreate the poles, mountains, deserts.
You can complicate the task and create a model of the globe, taking into account the structure of the Earth and recreating its layered structure.
- First, we roll a small ball - this is a hard core.
- A wide strip of plasticine orange it will be covered by a liquid core.
- Apply a thick layer of yellow on top as the lower mantle.
- We create the upper mantle using black plasticine.
- We apply water and continents, build a stand, completing the creation of our model.
During this fun process your child will definitely remember the location of both the layers of the planet Earth and the continents and oceans. And most importantly - all this without hours of cramming over textbooks.
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Do you love geography or are you dreaming of going on a trip around the world? We suggest making a globe with your own hands using the papier-mâché technique. The history of this technique is rooted in one of the most romantic countries - France. They used papier-mâché at first to make dolls, and the technique was widely used at the end of the 17th century. The assortment of products using the papier-mâché technique has become stunning: frames, boxes, toys and even furniture. There are currently three papier-mâché techniques, one of which you can learn from this article.
Materials for making crafts a globe:
— balloon made of dense rubber;
- newspapers;
- cling film;
- PVA glue;
- scissors;
- a simple pencil;
- a sheet of cardboard.
Stages of work on the manufacture of a papier-mache globe:
1) Inflate the balloon to the desired size. We tie it well so that it does not deflate.
2) Wrap the ball with cling film.
3) We cut newspapers or pages of old books into strips.
4) We put balloon on a bowl to make it easier to paste over the surface.
5) Then we coat the prepared ball with glue and apply strips from newspapers. So we glue the entire surface. To make the globe durable, glue the newspapers in several layers.
6) Drying process. The paper can dry in half a day, but it is best to leave the ball on for a longer time.
7) We make a cone from a sheet of cardboard and glue its edges so that it does not unwind. This will be a globe stand.
8) When the workpiece is dry, draw on it the contours of the continents with a pencil.
9) Now we start coloring. Try to paint in several layers, too, so that the globe becomes saturated shades... In order to convey naturalness to the globe, remember the depth of the oceans and seas, forests and mountains are always darker. Do not forget to let each layer of paint dry. You can also decorate the stand.
10) It remains to fix the finished globe on the cone. The tip can be cut or hidden by gluing the ball onto the cone.
Craft a globe with your own hands ready! Using the example of making a globe, you can make sure that the papier-mâché technique is simple and safe. Now you can visually help your child to master geography and study the structure of our unique planet... This will be a good and sought-after gift to your beloved teacher for school, or simply will be a decoration of the study.
Making a model of the Earth from various ornamental materials is a very exciting activity for creative people... Not everyone can afford to buy a ready-made globe, so let me offer you several options for making a model. the globe- using paper and using plasticine.
Be sure to involve your child in the process, he will probably be very interested in helping you, and he will also learn a lot about our planet, easily remember how it looks and what it consists of.
Material preparation
To make crafts you will need:
- round balloon;
- newspaper or junk paper;
- pot;
- water - 1200 ml;
- flour - 200 g;
- water-based paint;
- gouache - 6-8 colors;
- scissors;
- brushes for glue and painting;
- furniture varnish.
The method of making crafts using papier-mâché consists in pasting a base with several layers of paper and then dyeing it. The frame for the future globe will be a balloon with round shape... Its diameter can be anything - at your discretion. Such a balloon must be inflated, tied tightly and checked that it does not allow air to pass through. Then place it on a wide and stable glass or small vase - they will come in handy as a stand for later work.
Now you need to prepare the glue. To do this, you can use ordinary PVA, which is diluted with a small amount of water so that it becomes less thick, since the speed of drying of the craft depends on this. . Usually to two parts of the average in density glue add one part of water and stir well.
You can also weld the glue yourself. To prepare it, you need to take a small saucepan, pour 1 liter of water into it and boil. Mix the remaining liquid with flour, make sure it dissolves well, and then pour a thin stream into boiling water. Stirring constantly, boil the solution for 3-4 minutes over low heat. After that, remove the ready-made glue from the stove and put it in a cool place until it cools completely.
Stages of work
Now you can start tinkering with the layout of the Earth:
- Take a balloon and lubricate vegetable oil... This must be done so that later it can be easier to remove from ready-made template... Then take a newspaper and tear it into small pieces. It should be borne in mind that the paper does not need to be cut, since then clear lines will be visible on your ball, and this will look ugly. Pieces with torn off edges fit better on a round shape and therefore the surface of the globe will be smoother.
- Now dip the paper strips into the glue and stick them on the ball. It is recommended to make 2-3 layers, then the model will be stronger. Be sure to leave a small hole near the base so that the burst balloon can be pulled out through it.
- Put the pasted ball on a stand, put it in a warm place and let it dry well for 24 hours. If the glue was very thick, or you applied too many layers of paper, then the drying time may increase to 2 or 3 days.
- When the papier-mâché craft is dry and strong, pierce the ball with a needle, release the air and pull it out paper base.
- Then the workpiece must be coated water-based paint, 1-2 layers will be enough. Leave to dry completely.
- After that, you can start painting the layout. To do this, take gouache and paint the ball blue. Then, with a simple pencil, draw continents, islands and countries. If you find it difficult to cope with this, you can use special templates. Color everything carefully with the appropriate colors. Use a felt-tip pen to sign the names of countries, continents, seas and oceans.
- After processing with paints, you can cover your model of the Earth with one layer of transparent varnish for furniture, then your globe will not get your hands dirty, and if water accidentally gets on its surface, it will not spoil the drawing.
Model of the Earth made of multi-colored plasticine
Features of the craft and the material used
This model will showcase the inner and outer surface of the Earth: core, mantle, crust and oceans with continents ... This will require a fairly large amount of plasticine. different color... Before starting work, it is recommended to study in detail the structure of the globe so that all its component parts are located correctly in your model.
For such a craft, you will need:
- a lot of multi-colored plasticine;
- stack;
- wooden plank;
- ball pen;
- pictures depicting the inner and outer surface of the Earth.
Making a layout
After preparing the material you can start creating your Earth model:
- First you need to create a kernel. To do this, take plasticine yellow color and form a ball out of it. Its size can be any, but it is best that its diameter is 7-8 cm.
- Now let's sculpt the outer core of the Earth. Take pieces of red, orange, yellow plasticine of the same size, soften and mix together. Roll the resulting mass into a layer about 2 cm thick and wrap the yellow core with it so that it completely covers it.
- We sculpt the mantle. To get a suitable color for her, mix yellow and brown plasticine. Then roll it out so that it is 3-4 cm thick, since the mantle is wider than the outer core. Wrap the existing ball in the resulting piece and smooth out all the irregularities well.
- We start making the earth's crust. Take plasticine brown tint, and if you do not have such a color, then to get it, mix equal pieces of red, black and yellow plasticine into one total mass. Then form a thin layer - it will be crust in your layout. Then carefully wrap it around your globe model.
- Now we have to deal with the design of the outer layer of the globe. To create water, take blue plasticine, roll out a 1 cm thick layer from it and wrap your craft in it.
- Then you need to recreate continents, islands and glaciers on the surface of the Earth model. In order not to be mistaken, you can outline their location. ballpoint pen and then start to shape the land surface. Glue the corresponding colors in small pieces, gently spreading them over the surface. To make the land of the continents look natural, first stick a little green plasticine, and then add brown, yellow, beige and connect all the colors with smooth transitions.
The finished globe needs to be cut into two parts to demonstrate the layers of the planet Earth. This can be done with sharp knife or an ordinary strong thread. You need to cut exactly in the middle to capture the inner core of the layout. You can also cut out a triangle deepened to the center from the side of the model - in this section, the structure will also be clearly visible inner surface our planet.
The basis for mock-ups of the Earth, Moon or other planets can also serve as ready-made balls, plastic balls or oranges. To do this, on a round surface, you first need to mark areas of land and water with a felt-tip pen or pencil, and then fill them with the appropriate color using multi-colored plasticine.
Video
In our video, watch a master class on making a model of the globe with your own hands.
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The globe in the interior sets the atmosphere of adventure, intrigue and new discoveries. A vintage globe is also a stylish touch that will make the room interesting.
Especially if you paint it white and mark the places of future travels on it. light interior, it can be easily changed appearance to vintage. How can I do that? We watch in our master class. 
What you need:
globe;
white paint;
simple pencil;
brush;
charcoal pencil;
spray sealant;
ink sponges;
eraser. 
1.First, you need to separate the globe from the base. If you can't take it apart, then you will need duct tape to keep the base and frame from getting paint. 
2.So, take a brush, white paint and paint along the equator line. 
3. After the globe is dry, take a simple pencil and trace the outlines of the continents of the world. Think of geography lessons and contour maps. 
4.To make the globe look spectacular, additionally circle all the lines with a charcoal pencil. 
5. Now you need an eraser. Lightly blend all the drawn lines along the outline (not across) with it. This will give the globe a sleeker vintage look. 
6. To protect the lines from smudging, spray the entire area of the globe. Let it dry. 
7.Place the globe on the base with the frame (or remove the adhesive tape if used). It looks like everything, but you can do a couple of touches that will make it special ...
8. The final chord in the design of the globe will be your color mark. For example, where you dream to go. Dip your fingers in ink sponges (choose the color you want) and leave your fingerprints on the globe wherever you want. 
The result is a stylish globe that fits easily into the light interior. If you add a vintage suitcase, wooden spools and any animal figures to the space, the atmosphere in the apartment will take on an adventurous character.