Handmade crafts from stones - a selection of interesting master classes with photo examples

The stone - the basis for creativity

For those who want to start working with it, there are some properties to consider:

• It is quite hard, so it is very difficult to process it. This should be taken into account, as it is possible to divide the stone into parts only with the help of special tools, which are available to professionals working with this natural material.
• It comes in different sizes. Therefore, it is easy to lay out images. But to do this, you need to work hard, to choose the right assortment.
• A variety of colors will help to create the conceived.
• The surface is easily covered with any paint or varnish, which allows even more variation in the variations of the handicrafts.
• For the work use a pebble of river and sea origin.

Technologies of production of handicrafts

Handicrafts are performed in a variety of ways, but the stone imposes certain restrictions. The following techniques are used in the manufacture of handicrafts:

• Mosaic - you need to pick up stones of different sizes, but the same flat shape. They can be left natural or painted if necessary.
• Use a combined combination of stones, wood, shells, glass elements and other materials.
• Composing volumetrically spatial compositions. In this case, most often the stones are not placed on the plane, but form a spatial (volumetric) composition.
• Processing of a stone allows to receive difficult and beautiful objects - under force of professionals with equipment.

Types of stone artifacts

It is necessary to understand that to lay out a small mosaic or picture from stone is the simplest option. It is used by children when performing tasks. But, if you approach this activity creatively, you can lay out real pictures that will decorate the interior of the most different style.

But, this is not the only option for crafts. It should be understood that with such decorations you can decorate not only the room, but also the dacha areas. The scale can be very different.

Handicrafts for children

The easiest option, as you can include imagination and perform, for example, cute owls sitting on a branch.

For them it is necessary to prepare:

• Suitable sized stones.
• Acrylic paint.
• A thin brush.
• Very heavy cardboard or thin plywood.
• Instant glue or liquid nails.

Of course, this version of the craft can depict a variety of objects and animals.

Composition with different materials

If there is a need, then in addition to stones, you can also use other natural materials. In this case, you can make a variety of compositions, for example, aquarium fish. Here you can use leaves and twigs from the tree, which will imitate snags.

Of course, here you will also need intensive fixing glue or liquid nails. It is better to choose a wooden backing or a ceramic dish as a base. They can be purchased in specialized stores.

In this case, the composition can be very diverse. Its motif and plot depend only on the imagination of the adult and child who perform it.

Panorama from a combination of sea and river stones

If properly selected sea and river stones, it is possible to perform a real painting. In this case, it will all depend on the skill and imagination of the person making the creation.

In this case, you can not use any paints, but different natural colors will be enough for a natural effect.

Jewelry made of stones

If you have special tools, you can drill holes in stones and thread them on chains or cords. Thus, a variety of jewelry is formed, from pendants to earrings.

If you wish, you can use either natural stones or paint them with acrylic paints. It all depends on one's imagination and initial idea.

If a person has good taste, you can make a real work of art out of stones.

A napkin under the hot dishes

One of the easiest ways to use stones as a craft and at the same time to create a functional thing is to make a napkin under the hot dishes.

It is necessary to take as a basis a thick canvas cloth or a thin plastic mesh with a fine mesh. Need to think of a pattern that will be displayed on a napkin. It is easier to use geometric designs or silhouette images. It is for silhouettes you need to pick up just 2 colors, which will be contrasting in relation to each other. Next, it is necessary to put the stones on the glue and fix them in the right order.

Pots for flowers

If you want to change the pots in which the plants grow, it can be easily done, decorating them with a variety of pebbles. They can be used in alternation with other elements, such as seashells.

DIY products for the garden or orchard

With the help of stones, small or large, you can make a variety of decorations for dacha and garden. The creation will require more experience and patience - the work is carried out with large-sized objects.

Funny figures

If you find large cobblestones, clean and rinse them well, then you can apply an image on the dried state. Acrylic paints are used, which dry quickly enough. The final result depends on artistic taste and drawing skills.

Pots for flowers

If it is desirable to decorate home pots with small pebbles in order to obtain elegant products, then for street options you can use a different technique.

Choose large pebbles and decorate vases with them in a chaotic order. At the same time, it is absolutely not necessary to try to keep a smooth surface. On the contrary, "rough" products look more spectacular.

Using these recommendations, descriptions and photos, you can make a variety of crafts, from the simplest to the real works of art. For this you only need to put a little effort and desire.

Photo ideas of stone crafts