Simple machine
Playing with paper toys is no less interesting than with models made of plastic and metal. By playing with such products, you can organize races and make a garage for your toy. Each child will be able to decorate the craft themselves in any colors.
For the design process take:
- sheet A4;
- scissors;
- markers.
Having collected such a list, you can start making a simple machine. Now you will learn how to make a paper car.
Manufacturing process of a simple machine:
- take a sheet and cut a square out of it;
- fold the cut square in half;
- turn the edges in the opposite direction and bend them back towards the middle;
- bend the extreme sides in the reverse order and connect the figure in half;
- Now on the workpiece, you need to apply sketches that will resemble a car;
- for application, you need to wrap the upper corners and tuck them into the middle;
- in the end we get two corners, which in the same way, we fold one small one into the other large one;
- All that remains is to make the wheels;
- to do this, you need to bend the lower corners back;
- then we round them with scissors and get the front wheels;
- We do the rear wheels in the same way;
- All that remains is to bend the corners to get the headlights and decorate the product in any colors, and draw windows and doors.
After spending 10-15 minutes, you learned how to make a simple car out of paper and delighted your child with the craft.
Origami machine
The Japanese paper art technique (known as origami) makes it possible to create unique crafts from leaves, including cars.
Making a machine using the origami technique requires patience, colored paper, scissors and glue. You can involve your child in crafts of this type; he will only be delighted with your invitation and will learn how to make toys himself. Note that together with the baby, you can make a whole fleet of vehicles.
Making an origami machine, step-by-step instructions:
(Step 1)
- We take a rectangular sheet, monitor the ratio of the sides, they should be equal to 1 to 7;
- fold the lower and upper right corners;
(Step 2) - we bend the upper side of the sheet, while the corners should be bent on the left and right sides;
- there are small triangles left on the figure that protrude; they need to be bent towards the middle of the sheet;
(Step 3) - then, it is necessary to bend the sides from the sides and fold the remainder located at the bottom; when bending the lower part, the algorithm of actions that were performed while bending the upper part must be followed;
(Step 4) - At the end, we fold the craft in half, tuck the triangle into the middle and paint the product.
This option takes about 5 minutes to make. Now not only you will know how to make a toy out of paper, but also your child.
Sport Car
Previously, we told you how to make a simple car out of paper, now we will complicate the work and make a racing car. This toy is capable of moving, for which it is enough to place the craft on a slippery and flat surface and blow on it. To make such a model, you only need office paper.
Manufacturing process:
- take a sheet and fold it in half, but not across, but lengthwise;
- we apply the corners located at the top and bottom on the right and left in the middle;
- iron everything well;
- now we form the bend of the upper side with internal triangles according to class=”aligncenter” width=”1024″ height=”680″[/img] (Step 2)
- We bend the already formed triangles to the middle of the workpiece;
- then bend the side parts inward towards the center;
- fold the bottom side of the triangle onto the top of the workpiece and bend the product in half;
- We bend the remaining corners into the resulting pockets.
The car is basically ready, you can paint it if you wish.
sedan car
A square sheet of paper (20x20 cm) - cut in half.
We unfold and bend these sides again to the line in the center. Unfold and repeat.
We turn the same corners at all four corners. We measure by eye.
Now on each resulting triangle we bend small elements.
Cut the whole piece in half again. We bend a small part inward at the top.
On the opposite side we retreat a few centimeters and make an oblique cut a couple of centimeters.
Now we hide the part from the cut and the edges inward - we form the hood. For convenience, you can slightly bend the cut part.
Well, the last step is to draw windows, doors and any tuning that your imagination desires. Alternatively, you can make two cuts and get a different car model, or simply bend a larger corner inward.
For another passenger car you will need a square piece of paper.
We bend him in half.
Unfold and bend the bottom part towards the center.
We bend two corners on the bent strip. And on the parts below we bend the small corners.
We bend the upper part upward, but not in half, but so that there is about 2 centimeters from the first central fold to this.
We lower the corners on the left and right.
Turn the workpiece over and the machine is ready!
Using the same scheme you can make a car and truck. To do this, you only need to bend one corner.
These were all flat models, but the origami technique allows you to create three-dimensional cars.
Prepare a square sheet of paper. Fold it in half diagonally, unfold it and fold it again, connecting the other pair of corners.
Unfold and fold in half and repeat again
Unfold and fold two opposite sides toward the center.
We unfold the lower part and fold its outer part in half again.
We unfold it and now connect the bottom edge to the top fold.
We repeat the same steps on the other side. As a result, our entire workpiece is divided into identical rectangles.
We turn it over and again repeat everything with opposite sides. Now we have the entire workpiece divided into equal squares.
Turn the sheet over so that the fold grooves are at the bottom. At each corner we bend triangles onto a square of 4 small squares.
We turn out all the corners. And on one side we bend the part down 1 square wide.
We divide the left tip of the bent strip into 3 equal parts. We do not iron the fold completely over the entire strip, but only a couple of centimeters from the edge.
On the outermost strip we bend a small triangle.
Now we lift the bottom strip up and iron the fold along the entire length.
Slightly turn over the right edge of the strip and bend another small triangle.
We turn to the left and on this side we bend a strip as thick as the previous one. We repeat this action with the other sides.
We unfold everything to its original state - a square. And fold the strip up along the second fold.
Turning clockwise, bend the strips on all sides.
At each corner, slightly unfold the workpiece and bend the triangle. Then we open it and flatten it. We now have a rhombus covering the triangles.
Now fold the small square in half diagonally. Iron the diagonal on the square well. Fold the square on the corner next to it in the same way.
The next diagonal should be next to the second and create an angle with it.
We form the same angle near the first diagonal.
Now we connect the sides of the triangles. Iron all folds gently but well.
Make folds from the center of the connection of the sides of the triangles to the edges.
Now we bend the corner of the workpiece upward so that the corner of the outer square meets the strip on the right. We get another line in a small triangle. We repeat the same thing on the other side.
On the same side we turn up a thin strip along the already marked line. The diamonds at the edges must be raised.
We bend the same strip on the opposite side.
Iron the two stripes on the center squares well along the center line and the next one down from it.
We return to the triangles and connect them again.
Carefully connect the inside of the square with a line that comes from the center of the connection of the rectangles.
Repeat the fold from the diagonal of the square and above. And now we connect the outer part of the square with the same line. Accordingly, on the other side we perform the same actions. Iron the folds well and hide the excess elements inside.
Now we work on the other side of the workpiece. We make a diagonal fold from the corner of the square on both sides to the width of the bent part. And we connect the sides of a small triangle on the strip.
We bend the diagonal from the square to the top of the workpiece. From the top point of the diagonal, a line descends downward and must be connected to the diagonal. Accordingly, on the other side we do the same.
The squares have turned into diamonds and now we bend them upward along the upper right line.
Now we connect the lower right part of the diamond with the bottom of the folded strip. And we do the same with the opposite side.
Carefully unscrew each square and fold a small triangle inside - flatten it and fold it in half.
We turn the squares slightly and bend the thin strips inward on the wide ones on both sides.
On the front of the car we also bend a thin strip inward, but from below. At the same time, keep an eye on the folds that need to be hidden underneath.
Now we bend the strips on the sides and underneath. Please note that on one side the corner will open and fold in half, and on the other it will bend over the part.
We form wheels - on each square we bend the corners inside out.
Iron all the main folds well and the machine is ready!
Machine made from bushings
To make a model car for the little ones, use the remaining toilet paper roll. We will tell you below how to make a paper toy for a baby, but now we will list what materials and tools are needed:
- toilet paper;
- brush and paints;
- scissors, compasses and cardboard;
- glue;
- a pair of toothpicks.
The manufacturing process goes like this:
- Take a roll of toilet paper, clean the sleeve, paint it with any color of watercolor paint. After the paint has completely dried, we draw the emblems with a pen or draw an image of racing symbols.
- We take cardboard and, using a compass, draw 4 circles on it, which will then become wheels. After marking them, we cut them out and paint them in black.
- Now, you need to pierce holes for toothpicks on the base of the sleeve with a needle or awl. Then insert toothpicks into the holes and put wheels on them.
- We cut out a semicircle from the top of the sleeve and bend it towards the top. It will act as the windshield of the finished craft.
- If you wish, you can put a little man in the middle of the car. To do this, you need to cut out a silhouette from a sheet and fix it in the middle with tape.
Let's reveal a little secret, the wheels will spin, but to prevent them from falling off while driving, you need to drip some glue on the outside and wait until it dries. Now, you know how to make this type of machine out of paper.
Childhood dreams
Most boys dream of buying a car from early childhood. “When I grow up, I’ll buy myself a car...” they say, and name the model they like best at the moment.
You can partially realize your dream even in childhood. Invite your child to start making a brand of car that interests him from scrap materials.
Required tools and materials
The simplest and easiest way to assemble a whole collection of miniature cars is to glue products from ready-made templates. For this you will need:
- color printer;
- paper;
- glue;
- scissors.
Progress
The first step is to find a diagram of the machine on the Internet. Then:
- The layout diagram is printed on a printer.
- The machine template is cut out.
- Using scissors, parts and individual parts of the car are carefully cut out.
- All elements are glued together.
The first mini car model is ready!
Truck
Let us immediately note that a cardboard truck will look more interesting if it is made voluminous.
To make a truck, prepare:
- cardboard or thick paper;
- scissors and glue;
- wooden skewers for canapés;
- double-sided adhesive tape;
- plastic containers;
- compass and pin.
Having collected the entire list of materials and tools, we begin manufacturing:
- We take thick paper or cardboard, cut out 4 squares from it to construct the cabin, 3 identical rectangles and 2 squares to make the body. We put the cut out elements into 2 boxes and fasten them with tape.
- We take the squares that are intended for the cabin and cut out holes in them for the front and side glass. Now we cut out pieces from a plastic bottle and fix them with tape in the cut out areas.
- We glue the cabin and body into a single piece.
We've figured out how to make a car body out of paper, now let's start making wheels. To do this, you need to take black colored cardboard and use a compass to mark eight identical circles. We cut out the circles, and to make them more stable, glue them in pairs. In the middle of each wheel, you need to make holes using a pin.
Similar holes are made in the body and cabin. We insert wooden skewers and put wheels on them.
Upon completion of production, you can paint the craft. If it is necessary for the truck to be more stable, instead of 2 circles, glue 4. If you want your child to learn how to make a truck out of cardboard, you can involve him in the work during production. It’s interesting for you and exciting for your child to participate in the construction of his toy.
Military model
Paper makes excellent military vehicles.
(Step 1)
To manufacture one of the types of military equipment you will need:
- cardboard with a dark green tint, or matchboxes;
- wooden skewers, paper and plastic tubes;
- compass, ruler and simple pencil;
- glue, scissors, black paint and brush.
Let's get started:
- We take dark green cardboard and draw 4 squares for the cabin on it. On the next sheet of the same paper we draw 3 rectangles and 2 squares. You also need to draw 3 rectangles. We cut out all the parts and glue the cabin, body, and glue 3 rectangular elements into a triangle, this will be a mount for missiles.
- We draw windows and doors on the cabin. The windows can be cut out, or you can leave them like that, but it is advisable to stick strips of paper or tape on them, this will make the craft look more impressive.
- Glue a triangle for rockets onto the body. We combine these components into a complete car.
(Step 2) - Wheels are made in the same way as for a truck. Also, 8 identical circles are cut out of black cardboard and 2 circles are glued together. Holes are made for the skewers and the wheel blanks are installed. For strength, it is advisable to dip the edges of the skewers in glue. Next, let's make rockets.
- The production of rockets for our military vehicle is carried out from cocktail straws. Take the tube and cut it into several parts. The length of one element should be 3 cm. After cutting, paint the elements black and wait until they dry. Then we glue the segments to the triangle, which is placed on the body.
Having done this work, you will get a wonderful military vehicle with missiles, which, by the way, drives. For realism, military equipment can be painted with dark camouflage spots.
Large cardboard machine
Using cardboard you can make a large car for a child. In this case, we will tell you how to make a fire truck out of paper.
This machine is made from:
- five cardboard sleeves;
- two peeled reels of adhesive tape;
- several cardboard boxes;
- tape (including masking tape);
- paint glue and paper napkins;
- four cocktail straws;
- newspapers and matches.
Having collected the entire list, we begin production. Manufacturing process of large cardboard machine:
Manufacturing (Step 1)
- Using cardboard, we fold two boxes of different sizes and glue them with tape into one solid part;
- cut the tape spool, a total of 4 elements are needed;
- using a sleeve, we make something like a container for water, for this we seal the ends with masking tape;
(Step 2) - We make something like wheels from toilet paper reels and fill the middle with newspapers, while sealing the ends with tape;
- to eliminate defects, seal the car with napkins;
- using tubes and matches we make a fire escape;
- We attach all the parts, put the wheels on skewers and finally paint the craft with paints.
Upon completion, you will see that a toy has been made that looks like a fire truck.
If you don't have a color printer
Should you give up cutting and gluing a paper machine if you don’t have a color printer at home? Any difficulty should be used to your advantage. Is it a problem to get colored pencils or paints and a brush? No, that means the work should be in full swing, and the child will receive an additional task - carefully examine the picture on the computer monitor, and then color the printed template in the desired colors.
If your child worked with paints, you just need to wait for them to dry completely, and then cut out the parts and glue them together.
Interesting Facts
The highways and city streets of modern post-Soviet countries are overcrowded with foreign-made cars. You see a “compatriot” on the roads less often than a car made in Germany or Japan.
You can set a task for the boy - to find on the World Wide Web models of cars that were produced in the recent past, i.e. in the Soviet Union, and produce a fleet of vintage cars.
Parents can remember what cars they dreamed of as children, and what model they drove for the first time. It would be useful to tell a story about what advantages and disadvantages cars of the Soviet period had, and to recall the history of the creation of this or that model.
Collection "Zhiguli"
In the early 70s of the last century, cars called Zhiguli began to be produced in the USSR, which became popular. Tell the boy how many models were produced, why the first car was called a “penny”, and offer to collect a complete set of legendary cars. This will keep the boy interested in the idea busy for a long time.
Foreign collections
Having completed the work of creating a “garage” of Soviet cars, you can captivate your child with the work of making miniature models of modern domestic cars, and then move on to the “Americans”, “French”, “Germans” and “Japanese”. Here it all depends on the boy’s preferences, which brands he wants to have in his collection.
As you can see, there are many options to interest a child in making paper cars - the main thing is to have the time and desire for this.
Papercraft machines
Boys often have a desire to design cars using papercraft techniques. This is a technique in which blank parts are cut out according to a ready-made template. But it is not always possible to purchase a book from which car elements are cut out and glued together.
Don’t be upset because modern technologies, such as the Internet, make it possible to find options for cars, transfer the image to paper and make yourself a car. Many people are interested in how to make a toy out of paper using the papercraft technique without having special books with details? Yes, everything is simple here.
The first thing you need to do is find and print a drawing of the car. This could be a sports car, a racing car, special construction equipment and many other options.
The assembly diagram is carried out according to the layout, but in order for the design to turn out correctly, you have the task of cutting out all the parts evenly from the printed image. After printing, you should pay attention that the white elements are the junction points of the parts. Glue is applied to them and the parts are fixed together.
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It is recommended to choose glue for this type of activity, one that does not leave marks, but holds the paper well.
For kids, such a hobby is very interesting; it can captivate him for many years, while he will collect more and more new car models. And who knows, maybe after growing up, childhood fun, he will be attracted to a similar type of activity in the field of mechanical engineering.
The simplest carts
Typical vehicle stencils are assembled using scissors, glue stick, PVA, pencils, markers.
Common options are units made of colored paper, cardboard, or origami, which can be assembled in just a few minutes if you master the technique of making similar crafts. All you and your descendant will need to do is draw out everything that will be on the copy: windows, doors, other layers.
Press less hard where you do not plan to cut with scissors. The best way is to follow the specified dimensions given in the instructions.
If you have an inkjet printer at home, a simple solution is to use templates posted on the Internet. So, anyone can download and print model layouts. The matter will remain only with the master.
The only difference is the need for photo paper of sufficient density, at least 200. Don’t skimp: take gloss, which holds colors much better after drying.
A special feature of downloadable printer dummies is the presence of three-dimensional movers - they are also cut out and glued together. Involve your baby in the assembly so that he is as involved in the procedure as possible.
