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Membuat Kupu-kupu dari Daun Kering

oleh: Titik Kartitiana / Majalah Garden

Meski terbuat dari daun kering, sepintas memang nampak seperti aseli. Sebagai unsur dekoratif, kupu-kupu ini akan memperindah dinding atau tirai jendela Anda.
Anda Bisa menghias ruang keluarga dengan berbagai cara. Antara lain dengan daun kering. Lukislah daun kering ini dan rangkai.
Di Eropa dan Amerika, seni ini sudah berkembang sekitar 5 – 10 tahun terakhir. Ide awalnya hanya memanfaatkan daun – daun kering yang jatuh di kebun. Berbagai daun kering tersebut dijadikan media untuk melukis. Aneka ragam bentuk lukisan bisa dihasilkan, mulai dari pemandangan alam, bentuk satwa, wajah manusia, hingga lukisan abstrak.
Siapa tahu juga kalau ditekuni pembuatan karya seni yang mudah dan murah ini mampu mendatangkan keuntungan finansial yang menjanjikan.
Langkah-langkah melukis:
1. Memilih daun
Pilihlah jenis daun yang bisa dikeringkan. Daun - daun yang banyak mengandung air (misalnya daun cocor bebek, lidah buaya, impatient) tidak bisa digunakan. Bentuk daun mesti disesuaikan dengan figur satwa yang diinginkan. Misalnya daun kupu – kupu bisa Anda gunakan untuk membuat kupu – kupu. Jika pengin membuat kumbang, pilih daun yang berbentuk lanset (panjang). Carilah daun yang sudah agak tua dan utuh. Jika terlalu muda, kurang bagus untuk dikeringkan.
2. Mengeringkan
Bersihkan daun-dauan dari sisa air atau embun dengan lap atau diangin – anginkan dulu. Lantas daun diselipkan di antara halaman buku. Atur sedikian rupa hingga semua permukaan daun tertutup oleh buku. Hindari penumpukan daun agar bentuk keringnya tetap bagus. Sebaiknya di atas buku tersebut ditaruh beban agar tekanan pada daun kering itu merata. Pengeringan ini membutuhkan waktu antara seminggu hingga dua minggu. Sebenarnya Anda bisa menggunakan dua papan yang disekrup. Alat ini digunakan untuk produksi masal atau daun – daun yang besar untuk karya khusus.
3. Melapisi warna dasar
Setelah daun – daun kering, Anda tinggal mewarnainya. Agar memunculkan warna sempurna, daun diberi cat dasar acrylic warna putih sampai merata. Setelah itu diangin-anginkan sekitar 10 – 15 menit sampai mengering. Langkah berikutnya kita membuat pola motif satwa yang dipilih.
4. Membuat pola
Sebetulnya langkah ini tidak perlu dilakukan jika Anda sudah terbiasa mewarnai. Namun untuk mengindari kesalahan, pola tetap diperlukan. Buatlah garis-garis sesuai kreasi Anda dengan pensil biasa. Atau bisa juga memanfaatkan urat – urat daun sebagai pola.
5. Memberi warna
Pewarnaan ini mengikuti pola yang sudah dibuat. Akan lebih mudah jika Anda mewarnai warna –warna muda terlebih dahulu. Baru kemudian warna yang lebih tua. Warna hitam paling akhir agar cat tidak berlepotan. Kombinasi tergantung selera. Variasi bentuk bisa didapatkan dengan cara menggunting tepi daun dan mengombinasi warna. Hanya saja pengguntingan ini akan menghilangkan bentuk asli daun. Setelah cat kering, Anda bisa menempelkan peniti atau double-tape di balik daun sebagai perekat pada bidang atau tirai yang akan dihias.
Nah, selamat berkreasi.

Foto: Rohedi Yulianto

http://www.ideaonline.co.id/iDEA/Tips/Dekorasi-ruang/Ruang-keluarga/Membuat-Kupu-kupu-dari-Daun-Kering 

Our Leaf luminaries

This craft may seem a bit for autumn but it is actually a NATURE CRAFT! This craft is simple and yet looks so nice when done. I hope to find a natural-looking journal and nice pencil to put with a leaf votive and maybe even a small birdfeeder- a nice nature-inspired gift.

The homemade leaf votives:

 

 

How to make them:

Collect the following items: Leaves, Glass votive or jar, white tissue paper, Mod Podge (or water-down white glue), paintbrush, small candles or tealights. White glue or hot glue.

 

 

 

 

 

Collect small leaves from outdoors. Be sure they are not too brittle. It is best to collect them directly off the tree or bush. Press in flower press or between pages of heavy book. Allow to press for about an hour.

I find it easiest to first attach the leaves with either regular white glue or just a few dots of hot glue. 

 

 

 

Allow to dry while tearing white tissue paper into small squares (approximately 1-2 inches) Using a paintbrush, paint the Mod Podge (or watered-down glue) over the leaves. Add the white tissue squares, overlapping them and also going up and over the top edge. Add a top layer of ModPodge. Allow to dry. Add candle and light (or save to give as a gift!)


http://homeschoolblogger.com/schoolinrhome/category/arts-and-crafts-corner/page/2/ 

A Castle on the Sea

Proyek kerajinan kertas luar biasa ini, dibuat oleh mahasiswa seni Jepang Wataru Itou, membutuhkan 4 tahun untuk menciptakan dan menamplkan fitur lampu dan kereta yang bergerak. Ini mungkin kerajian kertas yang paling menakjubkan yang pernah dibuat. Object seni ini disebut, dalam bahasa Inggris, "A Castle on the Sea," dan saat ini dipamerkan di Uminohotaru. Keseluruhan proyek, tidak termasuk lampu dan mungkin beberapa unsur mekanik kereta api, dengan susah payah dibuat dengan memotong dan melipat kertas.

HOW TO MAKE QUILLING

Learning Objectives

Identification:

    * Students will learn about paper quilling and the art of rolled paper. They will also investigate patterns and forms found in nature.

Historical:

    * Students will talk about paper quilling. Intricate paper rolling work was a hobby in the 18th century.

Creation:

    * Students will create a work of quilled art.

Appreciation:

    * Students will learn to appreciate the art created not only by them, but by others as well.

What You Need:

    * paper shredder (optional)
    * scissors or a paper cutter
    * construction paper (various colors)
    * glue
    * string
    * cardboard


What you Do:

   1. Discuss paper quilling and its history (see resources below)
   2. Shred paper in shredder ... children love to help.
   3. You could instead cut construction paper into thin strips - about 1/2" wide
   4. Give children a handful of paper and let them practice making a tight roll.
   5. Children can make a tiny fold at one end of the paper, and roll it all the way to the end.
   6. Encourage your students to let go of the spiralled roll a little, so there is a little space between the turns of the roll.
   7. The rolls can be secured with glue.
   8. Rolls can be round or oval in shape. Round rolls can be pinched at either end to make flower petal shapes.
   9. You can make many other shapes by pinching the roll in different areas.
  10. You can glue shapes together to make flowers, insects, animals ... etc.
  11. It is important to assemble the rolls on the cardboard so that the spirals are visible, not the edge of the roll.
  12. Students can also hang rolls from bits of string (a mobile perhaps?) or glue them to a pin back or barrette.  

Tips:

http://www.kinderart.com/crafts/quilling.shtml

   * Work that is more delicate in nature can be done with narrow 1/8" strips of thinner paper.

This paper can be rolled on a toothpick and pinched into elaborate shapes.

    * You can keep the quilled work looking fresh by spraying it with a mixture of glue and water -- 80% water -- 20% glue. You can use hairspray as well. (Make sure you test a small piece of paper first to see if the colors bleed before you spray the entire piece.)

Luminaries light the way

Instead of throwing away plastic soda bottles, repurpose them to make luminaries for all kinds of occasions, from glittery summer gatherings to Halloween socials. To do so: Peel the labels from empty plastic soda bottles. Use adhesive remover and a paper towel to remove any residue. Wash the soda bottles thoroughly and let them dry completely. Using a utility knife or scissors, carefully cut off top of each bottle. But how to start the first cut? Yahoo Answers “best answer” recommends heating a screwdriver on the gas and melting a hole which you then cut with a pair of good scissors.
Next, cut a half-circle out of the back, near the bottom. (This will make it easier to add the sand and the candle later.)
Draw desired shapes on the sticky-backed, removable adhesive paper and cut them out. Adhere the shapes to the soda bottles, being careful to firmly seal edges with fingernail. Cover your work area with newspaper. Spray the soda bottles with Krylon Fusion for Plastic.
After 24 hours, carefully peel off the removable shapes. (The spray paint will be dry to touch after 15 minutes but should be allowed to cure for at least 24 hours before the luminaries are put into service.) Add sand to the base for weight and insert a candle into each luminary. Light and enjoy.
Materials
Krylon Fusion for Plastic Spray Paint available in select colours at Canadian Tire, Home Hardware, Rona, Reno Depot, Wal-Mart, Kent and many other hardware and home centre stores.
Empty plastic soda bottles from your pantry
Con-Tact Paper or any sticky-backed adhesive paper, available at most craft stores
Scissors and/or a utility knife
Screwdriver
Adhesive remover
Candles
Sand
Paper towels
Drop cloths or newspaper
Rubber Gloves (optional)
Other ideas for reusing plastic soda bottles:
Make a potpourri holder. Cut off the bottom of the bottle, spray paint it, put it in the potpourri and cover the opening with lace and ribbon.
Make a “motion ocean.” Fill the bottle with half water, half oil. Add food colouring, glitter and turn. It’s great for a child’s show-and-tell day.
Make ice-packs for coolers or sore muscles. Fill bottles about two-thirds full and freeze. The plastic packs are ideal for placing in coolers and lunch boxes, and handy for emergency use when an ice-pack is needed.

http://craftsonlinemagazine.com/luminaries-light-the-way/