Hello everyone, today I prepared a very interesting and simple homemade product for our website! This homemade product is a simple piggy bank for coins. Our piggy bank will be able to distribute coins by denomination, for example, you first threw 2 rubles into our piggy bank, then 5 rubles and 10 rubles, and each of these coins ends up in its designated place! I think I've already interested you in this! So get to work!
And so after watching the video you will probably want to read detailed description about how to make our piggy bank, but still, if someone has already gone to make a piggy bank, then our instructions will tell you in more detail how to make it!
To do this, we will need to cut out glass of a suitable size for you, a couple of flat boards that I had left after the renovation, barbecue skewers or small wooden blocks, a door hinge, a corner, and we also need to cut out something like this and make 4 small holes in it screws. From tools hot glue and epoxy resin.
Let's get started!
Next we need to make these markings on our materials! We measure all the dimensions as shown in the pictures to make a rectangle)
We cut off all the parts that interfere with us!
And we polish it thoroughly with a needle file!
Cut it out back wall the width of our glass!
Next we need to make the side walls, bottom and top cover!
We are putting together a test version of our piggy bank and if everything is done correctly, we will transfer it to the finished material!
Oh, I almost forgot! We now need to make a miracle mechanism that will distribute our coins according to their face value, for example, if you throw 10 rubles, they end up with 10 rubles, 5 rubles with 5 rubles... and so on.
For this mechanism, we need to take kebab skewers or small wooden blocks and glue, put our piggy bank frame on the table and glue our block strictly at an angle of 20-30 degrees, and check how our coin rolls! It rolls great, now we need to make a distributor for our coins, we all know each coin has its own height. To do this, we will install height limiters!
This is how we made our coin distributor, now we can move on to designing our piggy bank so that it has at least some aesthetic appearance) and it would not be a shame to put it somewhere or something else)!
Many in childhood had a piggy bank in the shape of some animal, most often a pig. It was customary to throw coins of different denominations into it and dream that after filling the fragile body, the wealth would be used to fulfill the very cherished desire. The abundance of materials in stores for all kinds of crafts makes it possible to make such a necessary household item as a piggy bank with your own hands.
Cardboard paper chest
The product can also be used not for its intended purpose - to serve as an interior decoration, but to play the role of a box.
- unnecessary box suitable size;
- scissors;
- glue;
- cardboard;
- acrylic based paints – blue and gold;
- brush;
- napkins;
- fasteners for connecting the cover to the base;
- paper base or fabric.
Manufacturing stages:
The base of the bottom and walls of the future chest will be the box, but you need to make the lid yourself from cardboard, making a hole for the money.
Attach fasteners to secure the lid to the box and cover the chest with paper, fabric or wallpaper.
Decorate with napkins and glue, and do not smooth them out, but deliberately create unevenness and roughness. When dry, paint with blue paint.
Cut strips from the remaining cardboard, paint them with gold paint and decorate the chest as shown in the photo, attaching it with glue.
It is not forbidden to make a lock and attach handles.
Now it’s clear how to make a piggy bank out of paper. Any decor can be used and is limited by the imagination of the master.
It is better to cover the wedding box with white cloth, mask the joints with openwork white tape and glue a thin ribbon of a color matching the color of the celebration over the entire surface.
Ribbon flowers are used as decoration.
Piggy bank from a jar
A do-it-yourself piggy bank from a jar does not require any special skills or abilities. A glass quarter can be found in every home, just like metal cover for rolling, so that there is no temptation to stick your hand into the neck and take out the treasured bill.
For production you will need:
- the bank itself;
- metal cover;
- thick paper or cardboard;
- scotch;
- napkins;
- dye;
- string;
- stapler;
- glue.
Manufacturing stages:
How to make a piggy bank with your own hands? Roll up the jar with a seaming machine and make a slot in the lid for coins and bills.
Make a frame out of cardboard, securing it with a stapler and tape if necessary.
Crumple the napkins and stick them on the container in several layers.
Wait for the structure to dry and paint.
Decorate the lid with string, gluing it with glue.
Don't forget to leave the slot free.
That's it, we managed to make a beautiful stylish thing easily and simply.
Decorate with accessories if desired marine theme– shells, pebbles, glass elements, acorn caps, leaves, twigs, etc.
It is not forbidden to simply cover it with newspapers or hand-knitted napkins.
Piggy bank for storing money from a plastic bottle
How to make a piggy bank from a water container? It's simple.
You will need:
- bottle and 4 caps;
- spray paint of any color. When planning to make a pig, use pink;
- toy eyes;
- scissors;
- glue;
- cardboard.
Manufacturing stages:
Shorten the bottle so that the pig is not long, but plump.
Cut out the middle part of the container and place the two halves on top of each other.
Paint the future piggy bank, wait until it dries and attach the eyes.
Cut out ears from the remaining plastic or cardboard and glue them, not forgetting to paint them too.
Do the same with the ponytail, first twisting it and sharply drawing the edge of the scissors.
On the lid that screws on the “nose”, draw two stripes with a marker - these are the nostrils.
Make a slot in the back for money.
Paint four bottle caps and glue them to the body like legs.
That's it, the piggy bank is ready! It’s easy to make a larger pig from a five-liter bottle, and make the legs not from the caps, but from the top of one and a half liter containers.
For those who know how to knit, it’s easy to make a cover for a bottle or jar in the shape of any animal and, after dressing it, decorate it accordingly.
No restrictions on use plastic container from under any medicine and vitamins.
Paint with plain paint and apply superhero decor or the logo of your favorite TV series or cartoon character.
Some use their own photographs, the decoupage technique described above, etc.
Knowing how to make a birdhouse for birds, it is easy to build a piggy bank house by covering it with paper, painting it with paints and decorating it with flowers.
Another simple and unpretentious option can actually be implemented with a child. Take any soft toy and rip it along the seam on the back. Remove the filler without touching the paws and head, and insert some kind of rigid frame inside, for example, a toilet paper roll.
Carefully sew up, leaving a slot for money and use for its intended purpose, collecting the baby on new bike and other desires.
Everything is in the hands of the master, let alone ideas for such original crafts weight!
If you think that the main content of the question is actually the accumulation of money, you are deeply mistaken! Experts say that a piggy bank is needed to attract positive energy and visualization of desires. It is for this reason that it is recommended to create “target” piggy banks with your own hands - this box, for example, can be used as a container for the desire to buy a new camera, this one with a picture beautiful car- as an accumulator of funds for purchasing a new four-wheeled friend for the whole family, and this bank, more simply, so that children can collect their own pocket money for a new outdoor swimming pool. In general, if you are thinking about it, think immediately with a specific goal and a completely distinguishable, obvious picture. Are you dreaming of a home? Picture it in your head. Do you want new furniture? Print a specific picture from the Internet. Think it's time to buy a couple of new kitchen gadgets for your personal use? Decide on specific models. And at the same time, watch a few master classes - what if one of them becomes the starting point for realizing your dream?
How to make a piggy bank with your own hands - 5 interesting projects:
1. Piggy bank house made from popsicle sticks
Mega beautiful project! Such a homemade piggy bank may well serve as the foundation for building the new home your family dreams of. The main thing is to find time and collect the piggy bank all together, with the participation of all family members, and then your dream home will appear much faster than you think now.
2. DIY textile piggy bank
Felt plus a durable cardboard base equals a wonderful DIY piggy bank. The formula is simple, all you have to do is choose necessary materials, and you can get to work. Don't forget to make a slot for money - the project can captivate you so much that you forget about everything in the world.
3. Simple DIY cardboard piggy bank
A material that you definitely have in your home is durable cardboard. If you take stationery knife, be patient, be creative, you can make a wonderful piggy bank with your own hands that will lift your spirits. Decorate it at your own discretion, and your beautiful dream will beautifully become a beautiful reality!
4. Piggy bank made from plastic bottle
Charming! Sweet, funny, touching - it’s impossible not to donate money to such a pig! Find a place for it in your home - and then all your guests, friends, and relatives will certainly take part in raising funds to make your dream come true. The project is implemented in a couple of tens of minutes, the master class is simple and accessible.
The principle of accumulating money is liked not only by children, in whom it develops responsibility and economy, but by adults.
By throwing a few coins into a piggy bank, over time a round sum is collected that can be spent on necessary items.
Things self made have always been valued: they cause delight, warm the soul, and are also individual and unique.
Handmade beautiful piggy bank It will be a great accessory for your home, as well as a gift for friends.
By following simple master classes and ideas step by step, you can make the product yourself at home.
The easiest way is to make a homemade piggy bank from a jar or box: all you need is to make a slot and decorate the product beautifully. To create an original piggy bank, you need to use your imagination.
Modern craftswomen offer a selection of the following ideas for independent creativity:
- From Lego. Take a designer set and make a box or product of the required shape from it.
Leave a hole at the top for coins. To extract money, you just need to disassemble the constructor. Even banknotes can fit here.
- Made of wood. This material lends itself well to processing, so the creative process will be a pleasure. You can actually make the most beautiful things out of wood unusual shapes piggy bank
- From salt dough. The material is considered one of the easiest to work with - it can be sculpted into any shape and then painted with acrylic pigment.
- From wine corks. Using hot glue, all the plugs are glued into one structure, forming a box. You can make a hole on top for paper money and for coins separately.
The usual and polymer clay when modeling: it is convenient to make a variety of products from this raw material. Don’t forget to bake the finished piggy bank in the oven and then decorate it.
Step-by-step paper production
The most affordable option The manufacture of a piggy bank is considered to be made from paper. Improvised means can also be used for work.
Cardboard options involve designing a box with a hole on top.
In this master class we will look at making using the papier-mâché technique:
- To work you will need inflatable ball ik, carton from under eggs, newspaper, glue, scissors, needle, paints and brushes for decoration.
- The finished piggy bank will be shaped like a pig, so to create it, inflate the balloon to the required size.
- Begin to cover the ball with finely torn newspapers, first moistening them generously with glue. There should be a total of 3 layers of newsprint to ensure the work is strong.
- Leave a hole on top for coins; the pig's paws will protrude from the cardboard egg cells.
- When the entire ball is covered, leave it to dry completely. After this, take a needle, pierce the ball - it will deflate.
- On last stage You need to decorate the pig as you wish.
As you can see, the manufacturing technology is so simple that even a child can handle it.
Important! For the last layer, it is better to use not newsprint paper, but tissue paper or one that will give the final smoothness to the product.
The finished piggy bank will decorate the interior of a child’s room well and instill in the child a sense of saving.
Piggy bank from a bottle and jar
Since ancient times, people have used jars to store and save money. It is very convenient to pour coins out of the jar; in addition, it is transparent and you can immediately see how many coins have already accumulated.
Pay attention! To make a version from a bottle, both a plastic and a glass bottle are useful.
You should not take a larger container if the product is intended for a child.
It's better to take liter jar or a 750 milliliter bottle:
How to make a piggy bank from plaster?
The most simple option Making a piggy bank from plaster will give the product a rounded shape. For example, in the form of a dog, a pig or just a big smiley face.
To work you will need alabaster, water, an inflatable balloon, paints, brushes and strong but careful hands to make a slot:
- Gypsum is diluted in a plastic bottle, a ball is put on it and the mass is poured inside.
- The ball is picked up and gently rotated: as soon as the plaster has set, the ball is placed in water and continued to be rolled to distribute the mass.
- After the homemade piggy bank has completely hardened, the ball is carefully cut with a knife.
- The piggy bank is being painted acrylic paints, decorate.
- Using a screwdriver, cut a hole.
According to this scheme, you can make a New Year's piggy bank in the shape of a ball and give it to your loved ones and children.
Important! When working with plaster, use gloves and place a protective oilcloth over your work area.
This craft will be a good gift for friends, and can also be considered for industrial production.
Unusual shapes
If many people are already tired of standard piggy banks and crafts from a box, then there is always a demand for unusual shapes of products.
Original ideas for creating piggy banks of different shapes include:
- Safe – made of boxes or plaster, it will delight even an adult, especially if it has a lock.
- A house - you can make it out of cardboard, make a slot in the roof for money.
- Owl piggy bank – made of plaster in a special mold.
- Cylindrical hat - for work you need a disk and cardboard.
- With a secret - a mirror is placed in a plywood box at an angle, decorative items are mounted under it: when a coin is placed inside, it visually disappears.
So simple and original ideas will help you create creative piggy banks for any occasion: as a gift or for yourself.
Handmade things always warm you with the warmth of human hands and the soul put into the work.
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