Craft letter - examples of the best options for creating crafts. step-by-step DIY instructions + 140 photos for children

Stages of creation

Use a professional marking board or a regular ruler to correctly mark the dimensions of the workpieces. Having decided on the desired size, draw the shapes with a simple pencil on cardboard. Then you need to cut out the blanks with a sharp stationery knife. We will need two parts for each letter, so we need to make them in two copies at once.

We measure the length of each side of the workpiece around the perimeter. We cut out the sides: the thickness can be any, we will make them 5 cm thick. To do this, we cut out cardboard strips of the required length, 7 cm wide, leaving a centimeter allowance for hemming on each side. Having folded the allowances with your hands, we glue them to one side of the base with double-sided tape, forming the sides.
We apply the second side of the letter to the side and also glue it with tape.
We use regular adhesive tape to secure the part in random places for reliability.
We decorate the resulting blank according to our own taste and desire.

A simple and quick way to design a blank is to attach it to beautiful paper (you can use bright wallpaper for this purpose), trace the shape with a pencil, adding a few centimeters on each side for folds. Cut the paper with scissors and glue it to the cardboard blank with PVA glue. Allow the glue to dry, then additionally decorate the facade with lace, beads, pearls, and artificial flowers.

Common options for words in capital letters for a wedding photo shoot: love, married, wedding, happiness, love, happy, just married, amore, amour. The phrases “I agree”, “Forever”, “Yes, I do”, “Family” also look beautiful in the pictures. Inscriptions with equation signs look elegant, for example, “Masha + Sasha = Love” or the inscriptions “Husband” and “Wife” with arrows facing the heroes of the photo shoot.

Volumetric letters with backlight

Three-dimensional luminous letters will become an original decoration for any holiday.

For illumination, you can use a New Year's garland or make individual light bulbs yourself and connect them using a wire.

Tools and materials

To work you need:

thick cardboard;
thin cardboard;
stationery knife;
ruler;
a simple pencil;
hole puncher;
glue;
glue brush;
spray paint;
narrow tape;
box for painting letters;
electric garland.

Step-by-step instruction

The manufacturing process consists of the following stages:

Stages of creating volumetric letters with backlight

First of all, you need to select a letter template and calculate the size of the future figure.
Transfer the template onto a sheet of thick cardboard with a simple pencil and cut out blanks for the future letter with a stationery knife or a sharp scalpel. This will make the edges of the parts smoother.
Holes for light bulbs should be made along the perimeter of all blanks using a hole punch. Their number should be sufficient to understand which letter glows in the dark.
Thin cardboard should be cut into strips about 5 cm wide and pasted over the outer surface of the product. This technique will give the figure additional volume.
The completed letters should be placed in a prepared box and painted on all sides with spray paint of the selected color.
Using the described method, you need to make several letters necessary to form an inscription or phrase.
After the paint has completely dried, the produced liters must be laid out on a flat surface according to the inscription and the garland bulbs must be inserted into the holes on the back side. The wire should be secured with narrow tape.

Before installing the garland, you must make sure that it is in full working order.

Having mastered the basics of creating three-dimensional figures, you can make any inscription to decorate the interior or any holiday.

Rough, heroic, proud letter “G”

We decided to make the letter “G” from nails! Or rather, from carnations.

This idea prompted us from this article, go in, read it and you’ll understand what’s what.

We sawed off a piece of plywood A4 size. How we sawed... you should have seen)))

Using our burner we made a frame in the form of small crosses. We also drew mushrooms with a pencil and then burned them on the plywood.

We outlined the profile of the letter “g” with a pencil and hammered small nails along this profile.

At the same time, we found out that working with a hammer is much easier than using a saw. The result is like this.

Unusual! Don't you find it?

Separately, we need to say about our burner. Guess how old he is?

Judging by the passport and markings on the box, this device was manufactured in March 1983. Can you imagine? Still alive. On the warranty card, which is also carefully stored in the box along with the burner, it is written: “The manufacturer guarantees the proper operation of the device for 18 months from the date of purchase.” And 34 years have already passed!!! Works fine. And in 1983 it cost as much as 7 rubles! Expensive little thing.

This is our family rarity.

Let's get back to the letters?

Making three-dimensional letters from wood with your own hands

Wood products are more difficult to make, but such letters will last longer. You can use both wood blocks and plywood. However, in the second case the letters will be flat. To make an inscription, you also need to make a stencil, which is transferred to the workpiece, and then cut out with a jigsaw.

It is very important to subsequently properly process the wood using sandpaper (eliminate irregularities and remove excess material). The letters can be painted, decorated with any material, and additional lighting can be installed in them.

The product must be varnished so that it is not afraid of exposure to moisture.

Tree

Another popular material for creating letters and inscriptions is wood. You can make your own wooden letters from blocks of wood or plywood, which is much easier. True, letters made of plywood will turn out to be flat, but with the help of decorations, for example, natural materials (cones, acorns, etc.), it is easy to give them additional volume. To make wooden letters with your own hands, you also need a stencil. It is transferred to plywood and then cut out with a jigsaw. After the product is ready, it is worth treating it with sandpaper to avoid any unevenness or splinters. Such letters are usually first painted and then decorated with any materials. After finishing the work, it is better to coat the product with varnish so that the wood is protected from moisture.

Volumetric letters made of paper

Three-dimensional letters are made from paper simply and easily. Such figures will be an excellent decorative element for wedding celebrations, photo shoots, etc.

Tools and materials

To work you will need:

letter template of the required size;
large format thick paper: whatman paper, designer paper or colored paper for creativity;
scissors;
stationery knife;
a simple pencil;
ballpoint pen with a non-writing refill;
ruler;
glue Titan or Moment;
several books for the press.

Step-by-step instruction

The process of making a three-dimensional letter from paper consists of the following steps:

First of all, you need to decide on a template, print it on a printer, transfer it with a simple pencil to a sheet of thick paper in two copies and cut it out.
To form the ribs, you need to prepare several long paper strips with a width of 2 to 8 cm. The thickness of the figure depends on the width.
On the prepared strips, press the fold lines using a non-writing pen.
On the paper strips, you need to measure exact segments with a ruler. The corners also need to be drawn with a non-writing rod and bent. At the folds, the corners need to be cut off. On rounded areas, the parts to be glued should be cut on both sides with scissors at intervals of 2–4 mm. An important condition for working is that the ruler is positioned strictly at a right angle.
Distribute the glue evenly over the entire surface of the rib area to be glued and join the front blank to it.
The product should be turned over for a few minutes and fixed with your hand so that the glue sets.
You need to glue the second (wrong) piece to the finished frame and leave the figure under pressure for a couple of hours.
After the glue has completely dried, all defects and irregularities on the product must be eliminated using scissors or a stationery knife.

The inner part of the blanks should be cut out with a stationery knife and then continued with scissors.

Styrofoam

If you have enough material, you can make letters from foam plastic with your own hands. You can buy polystyrene foam in the store in sheets or find boxes from household appliances, where there is often quite a lot of it. The technology for making beech from it is the same as for wooden letters: first, using a stencil, the image is transferred to a sheet of foam plastic, then the product is sawed out using a jigsaw (you can use a construction knife), and then carefully processed with fine sandpaper so that there are no defects, and the surface became perfectly smooth.

When decorating foam letters with your own hands, you usually first apply two layers of paint to all surfaces of the product, and then use light decorations: lace, tulle trim, burlap, thread, etc. To decorate letters from foam plastic, you can make small flowers, ladybugs, butterflies or other accessories with your own hands, but you should not glue them with glue. It can corrode foam. It is better to use rubber glue - it is safe for the product.

Volumetric foam letters for a wedding

The newlyweds' surname made from foam plastic is an interesting idea for a photo shoot

Decorating volumetric foam letters with paper flowers

Three-dimensional foam letters are used in various areas, for example at an exhibition, to attract attention

Styrofoam letters decorate store signs

Fabric pillow letters

You will need: red and white cotton fabric, sewing machine, scissors, thread, pins, centimeter, ruler, sheets of paper, pencil, filler - synthetic fluff or holofiber.

Master Class

Draw letters on sheets of paper.
Transfer the letters onto red fabric in 2 copies.
Make patterns, taking into account an allowance of 1 cm.
Cut strips for the sides 7 cm wide from white fabric (5 cm width of the side, 1 cm allowance on each side).
Start with a simple letter L: fold the blank right sides together, leaving 5 cm of the sides free, then stitch the bottom of the letter, 1 cm from the edge.
When the stitching approaches the corner, make notches to make the corner even.
Sew the side to the part without finishing 4 cm - this will be the opening for turning it inside out.
Attach the second part of the letter L and make marks with a pencil on the sides opposite the existing corners so that the letter is even.
Attach the piece, secure with sewing pins and make cuts in the corners so that the fabric does not wrinkle.
Sew the second piece, leaving 4 cm for turning.
Fill the letter with filler and sew the hole closed with a blind stitch.
Start creating the letter O: fold the two parts of the letter and make symmetrical marks with a pencil every 2cm on two blanks on the outer and inner sides of the fabric. Also make marks on the sides of the outer and inner rings.
Make notches (cuts) along the marked marks.
Sew the outer ring on one side, matching the marks, leaving 4 cm for turning.
Sew the inner ring on one side.
Stitch the edges of the inner ring strip to form a “tube”.
Sew the free part of the outer ring.
Turn the workpiece inside out, secure the inner ring with pins and sew it by hand with a blind seam.
Fill the letter with filler and sew the hole closed with a blind stitch.
Sew the remaining letters using the same pattern.

Fabric pillow letters are ready! I recommend watching this video!

Master class “How to sew a pillow letter”

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Master class on creating soft letters from fabric

Making paper with your own hands
Step-by-step instructions on how to make soft letters from fabric:

Place the fabric with the reverse side in front of you. Draw the outlines of the product on it with chalk. For each letter you will need three parts - two sides (front and back) and one side.
Cut out all the details from the fabric. Do not forget to make a small indent from the edge (for example, if it is cotton or silk, then it will be one or two centimeters, if it is felt, then the indent can be made less). This is necessary so that the seams do not come apart over time and the fabric does not fray.
Sew a side piece to one side of the letter. You need to stitch with the wrong side of the fabric.
After this, sew one more side to the two parts. Leave a small hole through which you can then turn the product inside out and fill it.
Line up all the letters.
Turn the workpiece right side out. To make it more convenient, you can use a stick.
Push filler into each letter. Distribute it evenly around the entire perimeter of the figure. To push the filler into the corners, use the stick again.
Sew up the holes carefully with a hidden stitch.

Volumetric soft letters are ready.

They can be decorated if desired. For example, sew on ribbons or bows. Such letters will be both beautiful and useful. You can even sleep on them!

Changing capital letters to lowercase letters using the Microsoft Word toolbar

Microsoft Word 2003

Select with your mouse the piece of text you want to modify.
Select with the mouse a piece of text that will need to be changed
On the word processor toolbar, find the Format tab, located between Insert and Tools.
Click on it. Find the “Format” tab, click on it
In the window that opens, select “Register”.
Click on it. In the window that opens, select “Register” and click on it
In the interface that appears, select the phrase “all lowercase.”
Check the box for “all lowercase”
Click OK and the dialog box will close.
Click "OK"

Microsoft Word 2007

Use your mouse to highlight the word or sentence you want to edit.
Select with the mouse the word or sentence that will need to be edited
On the toolbar, find the “Home” button.
Click on it. Go to the “Home” tab
In the “Font” group, located after the “Clipboard”, left-click on “Register”.
In the “Font” section, click on the “Aa” icon, which is called “Register”
In the dialog box that opens, select the phrase “all lowercase.”
Click on it. Click on “all lowercase”

So the user can choose the following letter spellings:

“As in sentences” - the first character in the statement will be capitalized, the remaining letters will be small;
Example text with “As in sentences” included
“ALL CAPITAL” - all characters selected by the mouse will become large after pressing the button);
By selecting “ALL CAPITAL” all selected text will be in capital letters
“Start With Capitals”—the first characters of each individual text element selected in the document will be large;
subsequent characters will become small; Example of text with the “Start in Capitals” option enabled
CHANGE CASE - the text will be converted as follows: small letters will become large, large letters, respectively, will be small.
Example of text with the “CHANGE CASE” option enabled

DIY letter pillow

Nowadays you can no longer surprise anyone with an expensive toy or gift. The stores offer us a huge assortment of all kinds of goods for every taste and budget. But you always want more, you want to surprise and leave as a souvenir of yourself a thing in which you can feel the warmth of your hands and care. And only things made with one’s own hands can make a person smile as soon as he picks it up. Such a thing, for example, could be a personalized letter-pillow, which can be given as a gift for a baby’s first birthday or simply as a sign of attention.

To sew a personalized letter-pillow, we will need:

cardboard;
a simple pencil;
scissors;
ruler;
fleece in two colors, in this case blue and white;
needle and thread;
padding polyester

First we need to make a stencil of the letter. We determine the size of the letter ourselves; in our case, the height of the letter is approximately 30 cm, the width is 25 cm. We take cardboard and use a pencil and a ruler to draw the letter on it.

If you have difficulties at this stage, you can print the letter on a printer using the Word program, the WordArt function. Cut out the letter and trace it on cardboard.

Instead of ordinary cardboard, you can use any available materials, the main thing is that they are thick enough, otherwise the stencil will slip on the fabric. In our case, for example, instead of cardboard, a regular shoe box lid was used.

Next, use scissors to cut out the letter along the contour. You can use nail scissors to cut out the hole in the letter A.

Now we apply the resulting stencil to the fabric and trace it along the contour. We make 2 parts.

Since the letter A is symmetrical, there is no need to ensure that it is positioned correctly on the fabric. But, if you are sewing, say, the letter P or C, then you need to place the stencil on the fabric in a mirror form. That is, you must have two parts that are “mirror” relative to each other.

After the letters have been outlined, we cut them out, but not along the contour, but 1 cm wider.

From white fleece, cut out a strip approximately 15-20 cm wide. The strip should be long enough to cover the side of the letter along the entire perimeter. The perimeter of the letter should not be measured in advance, since the initial result may differ from the final one. It is better to cut the strip longer and then cut off the excess.

Using the same printer, we cut out the letters of the name of the person for whom the pillow is intended. It is not necessary to cut out the internal holes of the letters; they can be made directly on the fabric.

We apply the letters to the fabric and trace along the outline. Remember about “mirror” letters.

Cut out all the letters along the contour. To cut out the holes in the letters, you can again use nail scissors.

Next, take a strip of fabric and one of the letter parts and, starting from a straight line, sew them to each other along the contour line with a “back needle” seam. In this case, the fabric should be positioned right sides to each other, but we sew the parts on the wrong side.

Sew a strip around the entire perimeter.

After this, we sew the ends of the strip to each other. If the fabric is longer, simply cut off the excess part.

Next, we again cut out a strip of white fleece the same width as the previous strip, but much shorter.

Place the fabric right sides together again and sew a strip on the wrong side around the entire circumference of the hole. The ends of the strip are also sewn on. You will get a “pipe” like this.

Now we sew the second part of the letter to the strip in the same way as the first, but carefully ensure that the parts do not twist. Therefore, first we find the corner of the letter (say, the lower right one on the leg of the letter), mark it on both parts and begin connecting the parts from this point. We also sew the second part along almost the entire perimeter, leaving a small hole at the end. The hole should be wide enough for your fist to fit comfortably into it.

Next, turn the letter right side out and thread the “pipe” of the letter’s hole through the hole of the second part.

Now we sew it to the edge of the hole of the second part using a “hidden” seam.

After this, you can evenly fill the letter with padding polyester through the hole left earlier.

Once this stage is completed, close the hole with a “hidden” seam.

Now we place the previously cut out letters of the child’s name on the side and sew them with a “back needle” seam.

The personalized letter pillow is ready.

The author of the master class is Elena Sharygina.

What can you make three-dimensional figures from with your own hands?

To create three-dimensional letters and numbers with your own hands, you can use many common materials. The simplest option is paper or cardboard. The figures they make are very light. For this reason, you can easily hang a number or letter of the alphabet on the wall and it will stick. This is a great option for holiday decorations and photo shoots. The paper can also be corrugated. Even ordinary napkins will do instead. To make three-dimensional letters and numbers with your own hands, you can also use:

Fabrics such as satin, cotton, felt and fur. Figures made from them with your own hands turn out soft. If you fill the blanks with cotton wool or synthetic padding, you will get pillows that will be an element of holiday decor or any interior.
Styrofoam. Crafts made from it are also very light, they can be decorated with a variety of materials - paints, flowers, ribbons, shells, rhinestones.
Threads. They will already be a decorative element. Threads need to be wrapped around a frame made of cardboard or a three-dimensional rectangle of polystyrene foam.

Corrugated paper

Using this material, you can make very beautiful three-dimensional letters and numbers with your own hands. All you need is a lot of corrugated paper. The figure is not voluminous, but it looks no less original. The first step is to cut out the desired shape from cardboard. The next steps are:

Cut the paper into strips 50 cm long and 3.5 cm wide.
Next, bend one edge of each workpiece, as shown in the photo. The result will be a curl.
The next step is to form a rosette, gradually twisting the entire strip.
Secure the lower edge of the flower with matching threads.
Cover the cardboard with corrugated paper of the same color.
Next, paste the resulting flowers over the figure.

Volumetric numbers made from napkins

A figure made from napkins is a budget option, but it will also turn out bright and original. In addition to them, you will also need cardboard, scissors, tape, glue and a stapler. The sequence for making volumetric figures is as follows:

Draw the template on a sheet of cardboard, marking it with the outline of a number of the required size. Cut two identical pieces.
Using tape, glue the ends to one half of the figure first. Attach the remaining half of the figure in the same way.
Next, make paper flowers. To do this, cut each napkin in half, fold the halves in half again and cut again.
Place the resulting quarters together. Staple them in the middle, then cut them to make a circle.
Starting from the top, use your fingers to squeeze each layer of the napkin.
Spread the flower petals. Make blanks in large quantities.
All that remains is to glue the flowers onto the cardboard frame.

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Cardboard decorations

A three-dimensional figure made of cardboard consists of two identical parts and a number of long strips necessary to create the side of a number or letter. The finished product can be based on a flat sheet. In this case, you just need to draw the desired shape on cardboard, cut it out and design it. The 3d blank is done a little differently:

Using a stencil of the selected number or letter, transfer its image onto cardboard, regular or corrugated.
Cut two identical parts.
Cut strips of the sidewalls of letters or numbers that are 3-4 cm wider than the thickness of the product. Using a pen, press fold lines onto them and bend the cardboard along them.
Next, glue the resulting ribs to the cardboard bases, spreading glue on the curved parts of the elements.
Do all the side parts of the figure in this way, then put it under a press for a couple of hours, and then decorate it.

Crafts from threads

The frame of thread crafts is often made of cardboard. Its strength is very important so that under the action of the threads the part does not break or bend. The resulting workpiece is simply wrapped with threads of the same or different colors. This can be done very quickly. It turns out beautifully when mixing contrasting threads. For an eco-style holiday, wrap the number with twine or twine.

Volumetric letters made of paper

The paper figures are very light and delicate. This is a great decoration option for a wedding. They are also very simple to make. First you need to make a stencil of the desired letter, then transfer it to colored cardboard and cut it out. Only one blank is required. The next steps are:

Cut paper of the desired color into squares of different sizes. Make roundings at the corners.
Next, cut each piece in a spiral, leaving a circle in the middle, drop a little glue on it.
Twist the part in a spiral in the shape of a flower, press tightly to the core to glue it together.
Make a lot of these blanks from paper of different colors.
Decorate the cardboard frame of the letter with flowers.

Watch the video and learn how to make three-dimensional letters from cardboard.
DIV: 3D letters made of cardboard. Volumetric letters.

Fur letters and numbers

Figures can even be sewn from fur. They turn out soft and fluffy. The manufacturing principle here is the same as when using fabric. First you need to make a stencil of the required shapes. Next, it is transferred twice to the wrong side of the fur, but only in a mirror image, so that the parts can be sewn together later. Additionally, you will need to cut strips to decorate the ends of the figure. Next, all that remains is to sew all the elements in order and fill the workpiece with something soft.

Fabric crafts

Another common option for making three-dimensional letters and numbers with your own hands involves the use of fabric and filler. If you are familiar with a sewing machine, you can easily sew funny figures. These can be very small parts or large ones that can be placed on the floor. The most popular size is considered to be approximately the same as that of sofa pillows. Instructions on how to make a three-dimensional number or letter from textiles:

Choose the type and color of fabric that matches the interior of the room.
Draw a stencil of the desired shape on cardboard and cut it out.
Make a pattern by transferring the image onto the fabric. Cut out two mirror pieces.
Next, cut a strip of fabric equal to the desired thickness of the pillows.
Sew the parts by hand or using a sewing machine.

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How to make three-dimensional letters from foam plastic

There are several advantages of letters made from foam plastic: ease of use, cheap material, and the shapes hold their shape for a long time. Making volumetric letters from it is much easier than gluing a cardboard frame.

List of materials:

foam sheets;
pen or marker;
ruler, sharp knife;
thick paper;
fine sandpaper;
PVA-based glue;
newspaper or thin parchment;
acrylic paint, brush.

Operating instructions:

Buy polystyrene foam in sheets. You can find it in construction stores. Choose shapes that suit your thickness. If there are none, then you will have to glue several sheets together.

Draw the template first on a piece of paper. This way you can adjust it, which would be difficult to do with foam. Transfer the letter diagram onto the material. For convenience, divide the sheet into several parts according to the size of the workpieces.

Using a utility knife, cut out shapes from foam. Use a metal ruler to help you - move the blade along it. This will prevent the knife from slipping off in the wrong direction.

The cut line must be sanded. Choose one with fine grains to ensure an even surface. Use a brush to brush away any excess foam scraps.
To decorate the letters, use newsprint or thin parchment. Tear them into small pieces, apply glue to them and secure them to the foam. Super glue and a glue gun are not suitable for this material.

After you have covered the entire surface of the figure, leave the glue to dry. Additionally, there is no need to prime the surface, since the glue acts as a primer.
Now you can apply acrylic paint. If the layer turns out transparent, then paint the letters again. But only do this after the first layer is completely dry.

You can leave the figures in this state or decorate them with ribbons, beads, and artificial flowers.

As you can see, there are a lot of ways to make three-dimensional letters. If you make such decor with your own hands, you can not only decorate the interior or enliven a photo shoot, but also save on the original design.

Do-it-yourself volumetric letters made of cardboard diagrams and templates

In order to create a three-dimensional letter, you can also use templates and diagrams, which can then be easily cut and glued together. You don't need a lot of materials for this. You will need cardboard, scissors, glue and a printer. Choose any pattern you like, print, cut and glue it.

Volumetric letters made of cardboard

Cardboard is one of the simplest and most affordable materials for creating three-dimensional letters. It is very easy to work with and you can make shapes of different sizes from it.

To make voluminous inscriptions, it is recommended to use thick paper from packaging boxes.

Schemes and templates

Before starting work, you need to select a stencil with a letter and font.

At the next stage of work, the template of the future letter should be transferred to a sheet of ordinary or corrugated cardboard. Further manufacturing technology may differ.

Three-dimensional letters from cardboard can be made in three different ways.

Method No. 1

The simplest and fastest way is to make figures from several layers of cardboard. Such products are distinguished by their heavy weight and reliability in operation.

Tools and materials

To create three-dimensional figures from cardboard using this method you will need:

regular or corrugated cardboard;
scissors or stationery knife;
PVA glue;
long ruler;
a simple pencil;
decoration material: thick threads, colored or wrapping paper, artificial flowers, shells, small stones, beads or beads.

Step-by-step instruction

The workflow consists of the following steps:

Using the selected stencil, you need to make from 7 to 10 identical cardboard blanks.
All blanks should be glued together with PVA glue.
After the glue has completely dried, the finished volumetric letters need to be decorated.

To decorate finished three-dimensional letters, you can use thick threads, which you simply need to wrap around the figure or paste it with colored or wrapping paper, decorate it with flowers, beautiful shells, small stones or beads.

Method No. 2

The second method of making three-dimensional figures is a little more complicated than the first. But with its help you can make classic letters that will become a real decoration for your interior or holiday celebration.

Tools and materials

To work you need:

ordinary cardboard;
scissors and stationery knife;
PVA glue;
ruler;
a simple pencil;
non-writing ballpoint pen;
several books for the press;
materials for decoration: white paper, glitter, beads, shells, bows, satin ribbons, etc.

Step-by-step instruction

The workflow consists of the following steps:

Using pre-selected stencils, you need to cut out two identical parts from cardboard.
To form the edge of the future figure, you need to cut a strip 3–4 cm wide greater than the thickness of the product.
Using a non-writing rod, you need to draw fold lines through which the workpieces will be held together into a single whole.
All parts must be bent along the formed fold lines.
One of the blanks should be glued to the edge of the product. For greater convenience, in areas of the figure with smooth lines, the fold of the rib should be cut with scissors.
In a similar way, it is necessary to glue the second blank to the rib.
The finished letter should be placed under a press for several hours.
After the glue has completely dried, the three-dimensional letter can be covered with white paper, sprinkled with glitter, decorated with beads, shells, bows, satin ribbons, etc.

To create three-dimensional letters with your own hands from cardboard, the third method is to use the papier-mâché technique.

Tools and materials

For production you will need:

regular or corrugated cardboard;
cardboard paper towel rolls;
white printer paper;
scissors and stationery knife;
PVA glue;
ruler;
a simple pencil;
acrylic paint;
paint brush.

Step-by-step instruction

The creative process consists of the following stages:

You need to draw two blanks on cardboard using the selected template.
The paper towel roll should be cut into several identical rings with a width of at least 2 cm. The thickness of the future figure depends on their width. To create one letter you will need at least 7 such rings.
The prepared paper rings must be glued onto one of the blanks without going beyond it.
Apply glue to the free edge of the paper rings and glue a second cardboard blank to them.
White printer paper should be wrinkled and cut into small strips.
Use prepared paper strips to cover the surface of the letter in several layers and wait for the glue to dry completely.
The finished figure must be covered with a layer of acrylic paint.

What materials are used for dimensional letters?

Beginning needlewomen often ask the question: “What can you use to make a letter at home?” To create three-dimensional crafts, you can use absolutely any material. Mainly:

paper or thick cardboard;
soft yarn;
fabric and filler in the form of padding polyester;
Styrofoam;
corrugated paper.

Paper

Paper on a cardboard frame is most often used to create beautiful decorations for a holiday or a themed photo shoot.

Finished products have minimal weight, which allows them to be moved to any place. You can add textured lines using regular napkins or elements made of corrugated paper.

Textile

Personalized letters are made from beautiful fabric with soft filling. DIY designs radiate warmth and care for your child. In addition, they can be used as decorative pillows in a baby's crib. Bright patterns on the fabric will constantly attract the attention of the baby during the learning process.

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Styrofoam

Polystyrene foam is distinguished by its lightness. It lends itself perfectly to any deformation during the work process. You can make large and small letters with your own hands. The surface of the material can be painted with different colors.

Experienced needlewomen recommend using acrylic dyes. They dry quickly and do not emit toxic compounds during use.

Threads

Wool threads are used as bright and textured decorations. This material is attached to a cardboard base. Finished products also have minimal weight. Thanks to these types of materials, many manage to obtain beautiful letter options for decoration.

Decoration of volumetric letters

There are many ways to decorate cardboard letter blanks. They involve the use of a variety of materials. Moreover, the process itself will not be complicated and burdensome.

Corrugated paper

This method is one of the simplest. It will require:

Crepe paper;
Scissors;
Glue.

We follow the instructions:

We unfold the corrugated paper and cut it into strips 70-100 mm wide.
We fold the strips like an accordion.
We cut the resulting accordion along one side. The distance between cuts should not be more than 15 mm.
We retreat the width of a strip of crepe paper from the edge of the workpiece, glue the cut accordion onto the base with the fringe facing up.
In this way we glue the entire workpiece, row by row.

Napkins

Paper napkins are an inexpensive and simple material with a soft base. It should be noted that to design three-dimensional figures they will be required in large quantities.

Preparation required:

Napkins;
Thread;
Stapler;
Scissors;
Glue.

We carry out the work as follows:

If possible, divide the napkins into layers.
Take a few napkins, fold them in half, and fold them again.
Using a stapler, we fasten the resulting squares in the center.
We cut the square so that it turns into a circle.

We lay out the round blanks on the table and lift up all the layers of the napkin with our fingers.
We attach the resulting volumetric blanks to the cardboard facade using glue.

Textile

To decorate in this way, you need to have patience. All actions must be very careful.

In addition to the cardboard blank, you should prepare:

Glue;
Scissors;
I love any fabric.

We proceed in the following sequence:

Apply glue to the front part of the workpiece. It is better to use super glue, as it will not create additional volume between the cardboard and the fabric.
We put the fabric on top and stretch it a little with our hands. There should be no folds on the front surface.
We press the material and wait for the adhesive to dry.
Turn the letter over with the side with the fabric already glued down. Carefully and evenly cut off excess material.
Similarly to the first, we design the second side of the façade of the blank.
After the glue has completely dried on large parts, glue strips of fabric to the sides.

Letters - alphabet

Letters can be used not only for decorating holidays and celebrations. They will look no less impressive in a children's room. You can always make an alphabet from felt for your beloved baby. This way he can not only play, but also learn letters.

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To work you will need to prepare:

Thick threads;
Multi-colored felt;
Sintepon;
Office paper;
Soap or chalk;
Scissors;
A simple pencil.

Making templates for letters is very simple; they do not have to be very large. All necessary blanks can be printed on a printer and cut out, leaving an allowance of 5 mm.

Next we make the alphabet:

We apply the template to the felt and outline the outline using chalk or soap.

We sew the felt using a thick thread, but not all the way.
Through the small hole left, fill the letter with padding polyester or other filler. To make it more convenient to push it, you can use a simple pencil.
Sew up the hole.

To decorate the letters, you can use flowers and figures, also cut out of felt.

Three-dimensional letters and numbers can be made in a variety of ways. Moreover, almost anyone can do them. In this way, you can not only make your photo shoot or holiday original, but also save significantly on decor.

In the video below, we invite you to watch a step-by-step master class on making three-dimensional letters from the most affordable material - napkins.

How to make letters glow?

PVC letters should glow with a moderate, diffuse light that will attract customers but not be a nuisance to local residents living in the neighborhood. To achieve this goal, you need to choose the right LED equipment.

To install electrics in letters you will need:

LED Strip Light;
rosin;
glue;
soldering iron;
wires or power supply.

There are two types of LED devices for three-dimensional letters: interior LED strip and moisture-proof modules. The second option is more expensive, but reliable and suitable for street signs. In this case, interior light bulbs will not last long.

LED characteristics

For volumetric illuminated letters, 12-volt modules are suitable - this is quite enough to make the sign bright. It is worth paying attention to the number of diodes in the cluster. The best option would be from 2 to 4 light bulbs.

Installing LEDs in letters

We cut the LED strip into pieces according to the height and width of the letters. The ribbons have pictograms according to which they should be cut with scissors or a stationery knife. Cutting in other places is not recommended.

Next, you need to adhere to the following plan:

Using plastic glue or double-sided tape, the light bulbs are glued to the inside of the facade.
Liquid rosin is used to treat the contacts on the tape to protect it from short circuits.
The wires that connect the tape and the power supply are stripped and also coated with the solution.
Using a parallel connection: plus to plus, minus to minus, we solder the wiring to the modules.

Now all that remains is to glue the letter to the back part, which was set aside, and, using a self-tapping screw and a screwdriver, make a small hole for the wire to come out. The light letter is ready.

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Foam letters

Foam letters with creative inscriptions are a popular accessory for a wedding photo shoot. Lightweight foam words look beautiful in pictures. You can toss them in the air for creative and fun photo ideas. It’s easy to make large foam plastic parts for filming; you just need to acquire the necessary material, imagination and free time.

Necessary materials

Polystyrene foam (use polystyrene from packaging for household appliances or specially purchase it at a hardware store, where they sell it in various thicknesses, so you can choose the thickness of the material needed for your idea).
Bright marker.
Stationery knife (sold at a hardware store in the wallpaper department).
A piece of fine and coarse sandpaper.
Various decorating materials: fabric, paper, paints.