Sculpting cats and kittens is always interesting; these cute pets are well known to every child, so he can calmly create without being distracted by trying to find out how the animal looks or moves. At the same time, you can create not only realistic figures, but also characters from your favorite games, fairy tales or cartoons. A cat made of plasticine will be a good gift for a mother, grandmother or teacher to make the craft look prettier; it can be easily supplemented with beads, rhinestones or other decorations.
- Basics of working with plasticine: how to get started
- Step-by-step instructions with photos on how to make a sitting cat from plasticine
- Video master classes on how to sculpt a sitting cat
- Modeling kittens from plasticine is easy: instructions for children and toddlers
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- Examples of ready-made crafts
- Video lessons for children on sculpting cats and kittens
- Cat and cute kittens from plasticine: making a family
- Other examples of sculpting cat families
- Detailed and intricate animal figures
- Video tutorial on sculpting beautiful and realistic figures from plasticine
Basics of working with plasticine: how to get started
Before making a cat out of plasticine, you should prepare the material of the desired color; if such a block is not in the box, you can mix several different pieces.
The most convenient way to start sculpting any parts is by rolling balls, which are subsequently given the desired shape. To draw fingers or fur on a plasticine craft, it is better to prepare toothpicks in advance - the stack may be too thick for neat lines (it is also convenient to attach the figure’s head to them so that it holds more securely). Antennae can be easily made from pieces of wire or pine needles, and beads can be installed instead of eyes.
If you mix pieces of different colors (for example, orange, black and white), not completely, you will get the original three-color color of the animal.
Making a character from the cartoon “Kitten Woof”
Watching a cartoon before class will help to interest a 3-4 year old child in the creative process.
Select material for sculpting:
- plasticine in the required proportions, which should be warmed up and kneaded before starting work;
- plastic stack;
- match;
- wooden board or paper to protect the table surface.
We make a cat named Woof from plasticine with our hands:
- Roll out an oval from light brown or red material. Carefully flatten the workpiece.
- We form a cake from the darker material. We connect parts of different colors.
- For the muzzle we make a ball from dark material. We trim the edges of the figure and smooth out the joints.
- On the sharp part of the muzzle we sculpt the kitten’s nose and form triangular ears. Attach to the head.
- We sculpt the eyes in a light brown shade, making the middle out of black material. Add blue details and white droplets for highlights. We attach the eyes in the right place.
- From a light brown material we fashion something like a cushion for the kitten to sit on. Flatten one side to form a flat surface. We sharpen the second one to attach it to the head.
- We draw fingers on the figure’s paws. Forming the cat's tail.
- We connect the body to the head using a match. We attach the tail made earlier.
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A cartoon kitten made of plasticine will appeal to children and adults. The toy has a place in the collection of crafts.
Step-by-step instructions with photos on how to make a sitting cat from plasticine
A cute sitting cat that will be interesting to sculpt for children in the older group or even younger.
How to make a plasticine cat for children with your own hands step by step:
- Roll and flatten the ball a little - the head and shape the muzzle.
- Make two triangles - ears.
- Add wire whiskers.
- Form a large cone for the body.
- Roll two balls for the front paws and two drops for the back paws.
- Assemble the body and draw the legs and claws.
The animal's paws are outlined with three rather than two lines.
Video master classes on how to sculpt a sitting cat
Progress of the lesson:
Children sit on chairs placed in a semicircle. The teacher comes in with a basket.
Guys, today one pet came to visit us. But it is very sad, because he has no friends. And in order to find out who is sitting there, we need to solve several riddles.
What kind of animal is playing with me?
That's right, guys - it's a kitten .
Do you agree to help him (children's answers)
.
Let us make friends for our kitten from plasticine.
And in order to make friends for him, we must pass several tests. 1. Does anyone know a poem about a cat? (reading a poem by Natalya)
.
2. The second task is called “What’s missing?”
(finish
the kitten ) 3. Third task - “Fold a kitten from geometric shapes”
(children take turns putting together
a kitten from geometric shapes).
Now the window has opened (arms to the sides)
The cat came out onto the ledge
(the cat’s smooth gait)
The cat looked up (the head was thrown up)
So we got to our modeling . We have already sculpted a horse. Let's remember where to start sculpting (knead the plasticine and divide it into parts)
.
What shape is a kitten ? Head? Tail? (oval, elongated head, long tail)
.
We will sculpt from a whole piece of plasticine. Tamara, tell us how we will sculpt (we need to roll out a thick sausage, cut it into a stack on both sides - these are the legs. Then we roll out the ball - stretch out the muzzle and ears. We attach the muzzle to the body and smear it well. The tail should be thin and long).
Guys, to warm up our hands before work, we will do some finger exercises.
Cunning little Kitten (ball held between palms)
Just got out of diapers, (palms open)
Did a lot of things: (palms close)
Ate a fish from a raccoon (circular movements between palms)
I started a fight with a hamster, (Squeeze the ball in your right hand)
Only the dog was scared. (squeeze in left hand)
Ill-mannered child (circular movements on the table with one hand)
This little kitten . (circular movements on the table with the other hand)
Cat and cute kittens from plasticine: making a family
How to make a cat with kittens from plasticine:
- Cut a long sausage at both ends to highlight the legs.
- Bend the workpiece into the shape of the body.
- Attach the ponytail.
- Roll out a ball-head, use your fingers to separate triangles-ears from it and slightly extend the nose part.
- Decorate the muzzle with voluminous details or paints and add a mustache.
- Form small kittens from plump sausages, outlining the neck line and extending long tails.
For kids in the older group, for whom it is easy to sculpt such a figurine, it is worth offering to invent and make an older cat and kitten.
Other examples of sculpting cat families
To make plasticine kittens and cat figures more accurate, the surface of the parts is smoothed with wet fingers.
Notes on sculpting "Kitten" lesson plan (senior group)
SUMMARY OF NODS
on productive activities (modeling) for children of the older group
Theme: "Kitten"
Tasks:
Educational:
Create an image of an animal in sculpting; convey the pose of a kitten in sculpting.
Strengthen the ability to sculpt an animal figurine in parts, using different techniques: rolling clay between the palms, pulling out small parts, connecting parts by pressing and smoothing the joints.
Educational:
Develop fine motor skills of children's hands.
Educational:
Cultivate a love for pets.
Integration of OO: artistic and aesthetic development, cognitive.
Progress of the lesson: Children sit on chairs placed in a semicircle. The teacher comes in with a basket. Guys, today one pet came to visit us. But it is very sad, because he has no friends. And in order to find out who is sitting there, we need to solve several riddles.
What kind of animal is playing with me? Doesn't moo, doesn't neigh, doesn't bark, attacks balls, hides claws in its paws.
Mustachioed muzzle Striped fur coat Washes often But doesn’t know how to handle water.
He cries at the threshold, hides his claws, quietly enters the room, purrs and sings. That's right, guys - it's a kitten.
Do you agree to help him (children's answers). Let us make friends for our kitten from plasticine. And in order to make friends for him, we must pass several tests. 1. Does anyone know a poem about a cat? (reading a poem by Natalya). 2.The second task is called “What’s missing?” (finish the kitten) 3. Third task - “Fold a kitten from geometric shapes” (children take turns folding a kitten from geometric shapes).
Physical education minute:
The window opened (arms to the sides) The cat came out onto the ledge (cat’s smooth gait)
The cat looked up (the head was thrown up)
The cat looked down
I looked to the left
I watched the flies
Stretched and smiled
And she sat down on the ledge.
So we got to our modeling table. We have already sculpted a horse. Let's remember where to start sculpting (knead the plasticine and divide it into parts). What shape is a kitten's body? Head? Tail? (oval, elongated head, long tail). We will sculpt from a whole piece of plasticine. Tamara, tell us how we will sculpt (we need to roll out a thick sausage, cut it into a stack on both sides - these are the legs. Then we roll out the ball - stretch out the muzzle and ears. We attach the muzzle to the body and smear it well. The tail should be thin and long). Guys, to warm up our hands before work, we will do some finger exercises.
Cunning, little Kitten (ball squeezed between palms) Just got out of diapers, (palms open) Did a lot of things: (palms close) Ate a fish from a raccoon, (circular movements between palms) Started a fight with a hamster, (Squeeze the ball in your right hand) Only the dog was scared. (squeeze in left hand) Ill-mannered child (circular movements on the table with one hand) This little Kitten. (circular movements on the table with the other hand) Let's start sculpting. Children sculpt, the teacher helps individually as needed. Well done guys, you all coped with the task. Now our cat is very happy, and thanks you all for new friends.
