Expanding a map of the earth in Russian. DIY paper globe

Perhaps such an original globe made of paper can be useful not only for schoolchildren to teach them geography, but also for interior decoration unusual crafts made of paper it will fit perfectly. And the main thing is that you can make it with your own hands from paper by simply downloading the globe diagram.

And this one interesting craft– a paper globe was developed by French designer Joachim Robert and posted for common use. Now anyone can download the diagram of this globe, print it on paper, cut it out and assemble it according to the diagram. We will show you how to make such a globe out of paper in today’s post.

How to make a globe out of paper

First of all, print it on your printer. By the way, you can print it on colored printer paper to make a craft in any color.

Then we take and cut everything along the lines. And in order to make the parts bend better, the author makes the creasing normal ballpoint pen along the ruler at the folds. That is, he simply presses with a pen along the ruler at the folds - thereby forming a groove along which it will be easier to bend the paper evenly.

The entire map on the globe is attached to the internal frame. Octagonal parts with three horizontal lines need to be cut out, holes cut at the bottom along the inner three lines and folded in half along the dotted line.

We cut out the remaining three octagons, cutting all the lines around the perimeter. And then we connect all the parts into the slots made as shown in the figure. We connect all the folded octagons with three, placing the largest in the center and the smaller ones on the sides, filling the entire perimeter.

Then we simply insert the parts with the map into the folded parts of the octagons as shown in the photo.

Collect carefully in accordance with the terrain, although the diagram contains all the identification marks - pay attention to them.

Do you love geography or dream 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 goes back to one of the most romantic countries - France. Papier-mâché was first used to make dolls, and the technique was widely used at the end of the 17th century. The range of products made using the papier-mâché technique has become stunning: frames, boxes, toys and even furniture. At the moment, there are three papier-mâché techniques, one of which you can learn from this article.

Materials for making a globe craft:

— balloon made of thick rubber;

- newspapers;

— acrylic paints;

- cling film;

- PVA glue;

- scissors;

- a simple pencil;

- a sheet of cardboard.

Stages of work on making a papier-mâché globe:

1) Inflate the balloon until the right size. We tie it well so that it does not deflate.

2) Wrap the ball in cling film.

3) Cut newspapers or pages of old books into strips.

4) Place balloon onto a bowl to make it easier to cover the surface.

5) Then coat the prepared ball with glue and apply strips of newspaper. So we cover the entire surface. To make the globe durable, glue newspapers in several layers.

6) Drying process. The paper can dry in half a day, but it is better to leave the ball for a longer time.

7) Make a cone from a sheet of cardboard and glue its edges so that it does not unwind. This will be a stand for the globe.

8) When the workpiece has dried, draw the contours of the continents on it with a pencil.

9) Now let's start decorating. Try to paint in several layers too, so that the globe becomes rich shades. In order to convey naturalness to the globe, remember the depth of the oceans and seas, forests and mountains are always darker. Don't 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 trimmed or hidden when gluing the ball onto the cone.

DIY globe craft ready! Using the example of a globe craft, you can see that the papier-mâché technique is simple and safe. Now you can clearly help your child master geography and study the structure of our unique planet. This will be a good and sought-after school gift for your favorite teacher or will simply be a decoration for your office.

Geography is one of the most important and difficult to understand sciences. To simplify the process of studying it, you can make a globe yourself. To do this you will need a small amount of materials and some free time. It's best to try to make a real globe out of paper and paints. In this case ready product will be light in weight and fit well into the interior of the room.

Preparatory activities

Before you start making a globe at home, you need to find or buy all the required materials, as well as prepare a special adhesive composition. If you complete these preparatory steps in advance, you can significantly simplify the bulk of the work and reduce the time spent.

Gathering the necessary materials and tools

In order for the process of making a globe to bring pleasure and not create additional problems, you need to carefully prepare workplace and collect all the items necessary for work.

The table on which a person will carry out all manipulations with the product is covered with unnecessary newspapers or oilcloth. Only after this is it prepared following materials and tools:

• small saucepan;
• glass container;
• plastic plate;
• tablespoon;
• scissors;
• brushes of different thicknesses;
• newspapers;
• primer;
• acrylic paint;
• balloon;
• pure water;
• Wheat flour.

Preparation of paste

During the work, you will need to glue various elements to the base. This can be done using a natural mixture - paste. To prepare it, take 1 cup of wheat flour and 5 times more water.

The most convenient way to visually study continents and bodies of water is with a layout globe. However, not everyone has the opportunity to purchase a ready-made globe. Then you can feel like a creator and make a miniature planet yourself. Moreover, it can be made in several ways. Let's look at how to make a globe with your own hands from paper.

Preparatory stage

Cover the table on which you are going to make crafts with newspapers, waste papers or special oilcloth. Get everything ready necessary materials, so as not to be distracted by searching for them in the process.

You will need:

• pots;
• glass containers;
• spoon;
• water - five glasses;
• flour - one cup;
• newspapers or consumer paper;
• balloon;
• primer;
• tassels;
• paints (acrylic or gouache diluted with PVA glue);
• scissors;
• hot glue;
• bushing from toilet paper;
• plastic plate (cake stand).

The globe needs a base. Therefore, you need to figure out how to make a paper ball with your own hands. Ideally, you need a round balloon. Choose the diameter with which you want to make the globe. Inflate the balloon and tie tightly. Place it on a glass or any other convenient container that can serve as a stand. If you want to make the most realistic model of the planet, then try to achieve a slightly flattened shape. If you only find a standard oval balloon, just inflate it lightly.

Cooking the paste

Before you make a globe from paper with your own hands, you need to prepare a binding solution - a paste. Pour four glasses of water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, in another container, mix the flour with the remaining liquid. As soon as the water boils, gradually add the resulting mixture into it, stirring constantly.

Reduce heat to low and cook for a couple more minutes. Don't stop stirring otherwise it will burn. The finished paste can be placed in a cool place so that it cools faster.

How to make a paper ball with your own hands

Tear the newspaper into small strips or squares with your hands. Lubricate the balloon with oil or Vaseline. Place a pan with a binding solution in front of you. Dip newspaper pieces into the paste and apply to the ball. So make several layers. Don't forget to leave a small hole through which you will then remove the ball. Cover the remaining paste with a tight lid or plastic bag. Leave the workpiece to dry for a day.

Warm up the adhesive mixture and repeat the entire process. That is, wrap the ball in pieces of paper and let it dry. In principle, you can stop at this stage. But the more layers of paper, the stronger the ball will be.

We are already getting closer to how to make a globe with our own hands. We did not make a completely closed piece from paper, but one with a small hole. Puncture a balloon through it or untie the tip and deflate. Don't let go of the tail, hold it with your fingers. Remove the balloon. The result was a hollow piece of papier-mâché in the shape of a ball.

We paint and create continents

Cover the future globe with primer and let dry. Now paint the ball blue. This is how we simulate oceans and seas. Draw the continents with a pencil by hand or using stencils. Paint them with green, brown, yellow and white paints, based on the real layout. If desired, sign the names of continents, bodies of water, islands, and so on. Now all that remains is to make a stand to make a tabletop globe. But first, let's look at how else you can make a world map.

Other options for creating continents

Paint the globe blue. We cut out the finished continents from paper and glue them to the ball. The map can be left white so that during the learning process the child himself can paint the continents and bodies of water in the desired colors. Or you can completely cover the globe with blue paper, and then apply the continents.

The easiest way is to transfer a ready-made world map. Some craftsmen process the image in a graphics editor: enlarge it, stretch it, and then print it and glue it. Or you can do it even simpler - take a ready-made paper globe model as a basis. For example, you can use the image above and resize it to the size you need.

Globe stand

Take a toilet paper roll, make a cut on one side and bend it over. Apply hot glue to them and attach them to the middle of the plastic plate. Instead you can take bottom part round cake box. If necessary, widen the hole in the globe. Insert the other side of the sleeve into it, pre-lubricated with glue. The tabletop globe is ready. If the papier-mâché workpiece turns out to be quite heavy, then weight the stand with plaster or use a container with sufficient weight instead of a plate.

How else to make a base for a globe

• Simply crumple up the newspapers and wrap the paper in several layers until you have something that looks like a ball. The method is simple and fast, but not neat.
• Buy a ready-made foam blank.
• Use christmas balls, if you want to make a small globe.

Take a volleyball, football, gymnastics or other ball of suitable diameter as a basis. You can immediately draw or stick continents on them. You can also use them as a form for papier-mâché. Only the paper blank will have to be cut to remove the ball. But you can attach loops to the halves and turn the model of the planet into a box.

Now you know how to make a globe with your own hands from paper. Try making it with your children, they will definitely enjoy this exciting process.

It is most convenient to visually study continents and bodies of water with a model. However, not everyone has the opportunity to purchase a ready-made globe. Then you can feel like a creator and make a miniature planet yourself. Moreover, it can be made in several ways. Let's look at how to make a globe with your own hands from paper.

Preparatory stage

Cover the table on which you are going to make crafts with newspapers, waste papers or special oilcloth. Prepare all the necessary materials so as not to be distracted by searching for them during the process.

You will need:

• pots;
• glass containers;
• spoon;
• water - five glasses;
• flour - one cup;
• newspapers or consumer paper;
• balloon;
• primer;
• tassels;
• paints (acrylic or gouache diluted with PVA glue);
• scissors;
• hot glue;
• toilet paper roll;
• plastic plate (cake stand).

The globe needs a base. Therefore, you need to figure it out. Ideally, you need a round balloon. Choose the diameter with which you want to make the globe. Inflate the balloon and tie tightly. Place it on a glass or any other convenient container that can serve as a stand. If you want to make the most realistic model of the planet, then try to achieve a slightly flattened shape. If you only find a standard oval balloon, just inflate it lightly.

Cooking the paste

Before you make a globe with your own hands from paper, you need to prepare a binding solution - a paste. Pour four glasses of water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, in another container, mix the flour with the remaining liquid. As soon as the water boils, gradually add the resulting mixture into it, stirring constantly.

Reduce heat to low and cook for a couple more minutes. Don't stop stirring otherwise it will burn. The finished paste can be placed in a cool place so that it cools faster.

with your own hands

Tear the newspaper into small strips or squares with your hands. Lubricate with oil or Vaseline. Place a pan with a binding solution in front of you. Dip newspaper pieces into the paste and apply to the ball. So make several layers. Don't forget to leave a small hole through which you will then remove the ball. Cover the remaining paste with a tight lid or plastic bag. Leave the workpiece to dry for a day.

Warm up the adhesive mixture and repeat the entire process. That is, wrap the ball in pieces of paper and let it dry. In principle, you can stop at this stage. But the more layers of paper, the stronger the ball will be.

We are already getting closer to how to make it. From paper we did not make a completely closed blank, but with a small hole. Puncture a balloon through it or untie the tip and deflate. Don't let go of the tail, hold it with your fingers. Remove the balloon. The result was a hollow piece of papier-mâché in the shape of a ball.

We paint and create continents

Cover the future globe with primer and let dry. Now paint the ball blue. This is how we simulate oceans and seas. Draw the continents with a pencil by hand or using stencils. Paint them with green, brown, yellow and white paints, based on the real layout. If desired, sign the names of continents, bodies of water, islands, and so on. Now all that remains is to make a stand to make a tabletop globe. But first, let's look at how else you can make a world map.

Other options for creating continents

Paint the globe blue. We cut out the finished continents from paper and glue them to the ball. The map can be left white so that during the learning process the child himself can paint the continents and bodies of water in the desired colors. Or you can completely cover the globe with blue paper, and then apply the continents.

The easiest way is to transfer a ready-made world map. Some craftsmen process the image in a graphics editor: enlarge it, stretch it, and then print it and glue it. Or you can do it even simpler - take a ready-made paper globe model as a basis. For example, you can use the image above and resize it to the size you need.

Globe stand

Take a toilet paper roll, make a cut on one side and bend it over. Apply hot glue to them and attach them to the middle of the plastic plate. You can use the bottom of a round cake box instead. If necessary, widen the hole in the globe. Insert the other side of the sleeve into it, pre-lubricated with glue. The tabletop globe is ready. If the papier-mâché workpiece turns out to be quite heavy, then weight the stand with plaster or use a container with sufficient weight instead of a plate.

How else to make a base for a globe

• Simply crumple up the newspapers and wrap the paper in several layers until you have something that looks like a ball. The method is simple and fast, but not neat.
• Buy a ready-made foam blank.
• Use Christmas balls if you want to make a small globe.

Take a volleyball, football, gymnastics or other ball of suitable diameter as a basis. You can immediately draw or stick continents on them. You can also use them as a form for papier-mâché. Only the paper blank will have to be cut to remove the ball. But you can attach loops to the halves and turn the model of the planet into a box.

Now you know how to make a globe with your own hands from paper. Try making it with your children, they will definitely enjoy this exciting process.