https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/mini-match-doll • Posted by Harmini A.
This is so so easy to do (: ( Don't let the number of steps scare you , I just like being very detailed :P ) I got this idea when me & my boyfie did a matchbox switch , & I had lots of matches left . I decided to add a matchstick girl with the matchbox :D Please note that this one was made a little sloppy because I re-did to make this DIY (:
This is so so easy to do (: ( Don't let the number of steps scare you , I just like being very detailed :P ) I got this idea when me & my boyfie did a matchbox switch , & I had lots of matches left . I decided to add a matchstick girl with the matchbox :D Please note that this one was made a little sloppy because I re-did to make this DIY (:
First you'll need wooden beads like those . To use as the head .
( Before I start ranting , Hi! Thanks for checking this out :D )
Matchsticks . You'll only be needing two (:
& yarn . To make hair . You don't have to . You could draw on the wooden bead if you don't want to use yarn .
Pick a lenght you think is suitable , and start folding it like such . Do it as many times as you want , according to how thick you want the hair to be . Please remember that you'll have to tie the middle part & that'll split it into two .
Tie the middle like this . Make sure the extra yarn used to tie the middle part is visible as you'll need to use it to put through the wooden bead .
Like this . The knot will ensure that the yarn gets stuck in the hole . Once that is done , cut the yarn ( hair ) to ensure it's straight and doesn't look odd .
It'll look like this . ( yes , I am aware the extra yarn is stick out of the hole . )
Glue to sides of the wooden bead where the yarn ( hair ) should be .
Then just push down the yarn onto the glue accordingly . Make sure you don't over-do the glue or else it won't look good .
Stick a matchstick into the bottom of the hole . The access yarn makes sure that it's tightly secured inside . You can also use glue before putting the matchstick in if you like .
Use another matchstick and see the lenght you want as the arms . When you are satified , cut it out .
Make sure it's not too short .
Then choose any ribbon you'd like to use as the dress for the matchdoll .
Measure the lenght .
Fold it & the cut . That way the front & back of the dress is set .
Make a hole small enough for the matchstick body to go through in the middle when you've folded .
Then stick the other matchstick where you want the arms to be . Let it dry properly . It should be just nice for the ribbon ( dress ) to sit .
It'll look something like this .
Then just push the ribbon towards the center .
Then tie that part with a yarn . Wrap it around several times & tie it hard .
It'll look like this (: ( Almost done! )
All you need to do now is draw on the face . Use markers , colour pencils , acrylic paint . Note : You can make them into little earrings , or as charms for bracelets , or stick them onto cards , or tree ornaments . The usage is endless . Enjoy! :D