Furniture for gnomes (Hand labor. Volumetric design

Closet

As a rule, dolls have an extensive closet and it needs to be put away somewhere. An origami cabinet is perfect for this purpose.

Such furniture made of wrapping paper looks good. It requires two squares with a side of 21 cm.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. We divide the first square in half in two directions.
2. Then we bend each part in half again.
3. Cut the square in half.

Part 1:

1. We bend the top edge towards the middle.
2. Let's turn it over again.
3. We fold the outer sections in half. Let's reveal.
4. Raise the upper part in the direction of the arrow.
5. Fold the sides.
6. We form the corners of the half-box.

Part 2:

1. We bend the second half of the square to the middle.
2. Open the fold.

Part 3:

1. Divide the square in half.
2. And then into four parts lengthwise and crosswise.
3. Fold the first section from the top in a zigzag manner.
4. We process another square in the same way.
5. We connect both blanks along the arrows.

Part 4, bar:

1. We bend a strip of thin cardboard 15x1 cm in half, marking the middle. Let's reveal.
2. Fold lengthwise.
3. We divide the strip into 4 sections.
4. Fold in the sides.

General assembly:

All the parts are ready, it's time to connect them together.

Decoration methods

Decorating finished products is a separate stage in the production of paper furniture.

For finishing you can use:

• self-adhesive paper for furniture (it is easy to cut, and the adhesive layer will help you decorate the surface without any problems);
• acrylic, water-based or gouache paints mixed in a 1:1 ratio with PVA glue;
• fabric imitating the structure of furniture;
• glitter and stickers;
• colored tape;
• templates;
• ribbons, lace.

You shouldn’t limit yourself to just the options listed; to create truly original furniture you need to give free rein to your imagination.

Advantages of origami technique

The main advantage of origami is that working in this technique involves limited use of materials. The absence or minimal use of glue and other improvised means in this technique greatly facilitates the work and also guarantees the cleanliness of the workplace. Fans of origami are also attracted by the simplicity of the forms and method of execution.

Sofa

The simplest sofa model is assembled in just 11 steps. We use a standard 15x15 cm square for it.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. We outline the horizontal and vertical axis.
2. Fold the bottom edge 1/3.
3. Fold the product in half.
4. We bend the right and left edges by 1/3. Let's reveal.
5. We repeat the technique we used for “House”: straighten the side “pockets” and press.
6. Fold the figure along the dotted lines.
7. Raise the central lower part.
8. We bend it in half.
9. Fold the sides.
10. We omit the central part from step 7. This is the seat of the sofa.

You can make “soft” origami furniture in another way:

Bed

A bedroom set is an integral part of a modern home. It usually includes a bed and two paired bedside tables. Let's start with the main piece of furniture. The most popular bed model consists of two parts: the body and the mattress.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. For the body we use a 15x15 cm square. We outline the central axes.
2. Fold the bottom and top edges 1/3.
3. And bend it towards the central axis.
4. We fully open all the folds, and then assemble the figure with a zigzag in the direction of the arrow.
5. We outline the diagonal folds.
6. We open the sides from the inside, as shown in the diagram.
7. And flatten it.
8. We bend the right edge of the workpiece.
9. We place the triangular “legs” at right angles to the base of the bed.
10. Raise the left side up. This is the headboard.
11. We put the bed on legs.

Mattress:

1. We outline the vertical axis of the square.
2. We bend the right and left edges towards it.
3. Let's turn it over again.
4. We open all the folds.
5. Fold the left side back along the dotted line.
6. We fold the right edge in the same way, but forward.
7. Bend the figure in half from top to bottom.
8. We outline the horizontal axis.
9. Fold the top and bottom 1/3.
10. We lower the sides at a right angle.
11. The mattress is ready. We place it on the base of the bed.

Origami bedside tables are assembled according to the principle of Japanese “masu” boxes. Place them vertically, with the open side inward.

Model No. 2

The second type of bed is made from one sheet. It comes with a blanket and pillow, which makes the model surprisingly realistic and elegant. For the bed you will need a sheet of paper 15x15 cm, as well as a ruler and pencil.

Detailed instructions are in the video tutorial:

For the blanket we use a square of 8x8 cm. It is advisable to take paper with a beautiful contrasting pattern. We will also make a pillow from it, loosely rolling a strip measuring 4x8cm.

Chair

A chair is one of the most popular pieces of furniture. There are several well-known models of varying degrees of complexity. One of them looks like a classic chair with a cover. Therefore, it can be made from paper with a textile print. The model is based on the basic “Pancake” shape.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. We outline the central axes of the product.
2. Fold all four corners towards the center.
3. We make mountain folds along the dotted lines.
4. And once again fold the corners towards the center.
5. We turn the figure over.
6. Open from the inside along the arrows and flatten.
7. We lower three sides down and raise one, this is the back of the chair.

The first mini furniture set is ready. It is quite suitable for a small plastic doll. You can additionally glue the furniture using a heat gun, PVA or double-sided tape.

Another option for doll furniture:

Piano

This model can also be used as a desk. If you take a square for it, measuring at least 21x21 cm and stop at step 6, you will get a decoration-house for a puppet show.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Connect the top and bottom edges of the square sheet.
2. We mark the center of the figure.
3. We add the right and left sides to it.
4. We make folds along the dotted lines. We open both parts from the inside according to the arrows.
5. Flatten the resulting folds.
6. We get a decorative house. However, we don’t stop at this point and continue assembling the piano. Raise the central part of the workpiece.
7. Bend down the top edge.
8. We fold the sides at right angles.
9. We give the central part a horizontal position. Paste on a pre-printed image of the keys.

Cabinet

Cabinet furniture made using the origami technique is no different from the real thing. The cabinets or chests of drawers are equipped with convenient drawers, and the closet is equipped with a real barbell. An ideal place to store your collection of origami clothes.

For an original cabinet based on the model of origamist Fumiyaka Shingu, you will need three squares measuring 21x21 cm.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Divide the first square into 3 parts vertically and horizontally.
2. Bend the top part back. We fold the bottom one forward.
3. We mark the fold lines with dotted lines. Open the sides, flatten and smooth.
4. Fold the sides along the dotted lines.
5. The first piece of furniture is ready.

For the second one you will also need a square of 21x21 cm.

1. We divide the workpiece into three parts and roll it into a strip.
2. We make vertical folds - 1/3 on each side.
3. We connect both parts together.

All that remains is to put the boxes in place:

Instructions for assembling the box:

1. We divide a square of 21x21 cm into 3 parts in both directions.
2. Fold the top and bottom edges.
3. We make folds along the dotted lines.
4. Fold the top and bottom edges again.
5. We outline the diagonal folds.
6. We open the workpiece from the inside according to the arrows.
7. We form a box by stretching the side walls. We glue the product for strength.
8. Repeat steps 1 – 7 to make another box.

We make handles so that the cabinet can be easily opened.

Instructions for the pen:

You will need a strip of golden or dark brown paper 1x1.4 cm.

1. Let's start from the inside out. We bend the strip in half along the long side.
2. Fold the product along the dotted line.
3. We repeat the action in the other direction.
4. Glue the handles in place.