Another Version Of The Polyhedron Globe: Stenciled!

Succah Polyhexidrons Stencilled

Some of you may find these photos a bit familiar, as back in August when I was encouraging everyone to work on Succah decorations, I posted a project showing you how to make solid colored polyhedrons. You can see that post here.

I mentioned that I had created a version of the polyhedrons using stencils. Now that we’ve lowered the Succah decorations boxes from the attic, I’ve finally been able to photograph them to share with you!

Please don’t be daunted by the diagrams, once you get the hang of these they really aren’t difficult. I created these by simply stencilling with paint on flat cereal box cardboard and then cutting out the circles per the instructions in the previous post. And once you’ve got lots of circles with patterns from different stencils, you can mix and match if you like! Children as young as 6 or 7 years old can handle paint and stencils, but give them a dense sponge to apply the paint rather than the traditional stencil brush. Have fun!

 

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4 responses to “Another Version Of The Polyhedron Globe: Stenciled!”

  1. raizel Avatar
    raizel

    I love how these look! can you use any paper? would construction paper work?

  2. Tamar Avatar
    Tamar

    I love your polyhedron globe balls. Have you any tips for rapid cutting these 20 circles ?
    I’d like to make this decor with a group of kids, ages 9-12, but it takes a lot of time cutting them.
    I used construction paper (Is it the Hebrew “Bristol” paper?)
    Have a Nice Holiday.
    Chag Sameach

  3. Sara Rivka Avatar

    Hi Raizel, You could theoretically use construction paper, but I don’t think they’d retain their shape so well. Also, these keep well for years
    when made from cardboard, so for the same effort why not make something you’ll enjoy in the future? Also part of the look here is the rough natural feeling of the cardboard paired with the formality of the stencils…..(i think?) All the best!

  4. Sara Rivka Avatar

    Hi Tamar,
    There are a number of circle cutting tools on the craft market, though I really don’t know if any of them are available in Israel, and if so they may be a bit expensive! I cut out all the circles by hand, which yes, is time consuming! Though if you are using construction paper you can certainly cut about 3 layers of paper at a time! (For yourself, make them with cereal box cardboard so you can save them!) All the best, I’m so glad you found the diagrams understandable!

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