Attic toy: history, photo. Attic toy "Cat"

Surely, in many people the phrase "attic toy" will cause very doubtful associations. Most likely, in the imagination there will be a doll or a little creature of dubious appearance, worn out by life and time, completely smelling of mold and mothball. However, in reality everything is somewhat different ...

History

The attic toy has its own, very fascinating, history of origin (perhaps invented). One woman made a doll for her daughter from old and unnecessary rags. This toy for a long time lay in the attic of the coffee factory, where the little mistress left her, waiting for her mother from work.

Of course, for all the time that the doll spent in the attic, she managed not only to get covered with a decent layer of dust, but also to grow old, and also absorb all the best smells that were at the coffee factory. Cinnamon, vanilla and, of course, coffee - these fragrances, impregnated with time and amazing stories, give the toy itself a special charm.

When making such dolls, the effect of antiquity is an integral component that makes attic toys the most loved, warm and touching. They smell of childhood, coziness, holiday and all that brings only pleasant emotions.

Features of creation

Attic toys have their own manufacturing features. For this, soft and "cozy" materials of natural origin are used. The coloring of the fabric plays an important role: it must be as natural, muffled and homely as possible. As a rule, figurines of animals or dolls have asymmetric dimensions of the head and trunk, without hair or with a minimum of their number.

As additional accessories, the leading position is occupied by buttons, often very large and unusual. By the way, these attributes quite effectively complement the image of the doll. An attic toy, the story of which goes back to the time of the first American settlers, when the aborigines used any improvised materials to create dolls, is the quintessence of manual creativity and warmth. She wants to hold in her hands and inhale this unique aroma of coffee beans, which so successfully combines with the barely perceptible notes of vanilla and cinnamon.

How to make an attic cat?

To make a toy that reminds of childhood and gave the warmest associations, you can with the help of improvised materials. So, for example, an attic toy "Cat" can be an excellent gift for family and friends.

In order to make such a souvenir, you will need the following:

• Ground coffee (it is possible and soluble, but it will not give such a rich flavor);
• Vanilla and cinnamon;
• Red tea and cocoa powder;
• Pieces of fabric made of natural materials;
• Filler (this can be a conventional sintepon);
• Thread, needle, brush, sewing machine.

First of all, it is necessary to prepare the details. You can draw them by hand. Great skill here is not necessary and art education, too. Moreover, it will be much better if the cat turns out to be asymmetrical and funny.

Next, you need to prepare a mixture for artificial "aging": mix 2 tsp. Coffee and cinnamon with a bag of vanillin. Pour boiling water and put on a slow fire, wait for the mixture to boil and remove from heat, then strain through gauze. Brewed coffee should be thoroughly dyed fabric and allow it to dry. It is necessary to put two layers. The patterns should be ironed and sewed together. Fill the sintepon, embroider eyes, mustache and mouth. For efficiency you can sew a bow or bright buttons.

Main characteristics

Some mistakenly believe that an attic toy is a derivative version of Tilda's dolls. However, they have significant differences:

• First, for the creation of attic toys, specific patterns are not provided, that is, the author, at his own discretion, can create bears, rabbits, cats, ducks and other bizarre characters;
• Secondly, only natural materials are used (cotton and linen are the most common type of fabric used to create these cute toys);
• Thirdly, in order to make a pretty face or face, you can use acrylic paints, threads or small pieces of tissue;
• Fourthly, the attic toy should be dressed in simple, "home" clothes, because it should cause a feeling of comfort and comfort.

Lovely little animals and dolls will be an excellent gift, a home decoration and a favorite toy for kids.

Masterclass for creating dolls

Everything begins with the patterns: they must be as primitive as possible. One nuance - the legs and arms should be slightly longer than usual, so that later you can identify elbows and knee folds. After this it is necessary to determine the material from which the attic toy will be made. The photo clearly demonstrates that the most impressive piece is made of white calico or cotton.

Having cut out details, having connected them among themselves, it is necessary to sew parts and to fill in with sintepon. Stuff should be as tight as possible, except for the hands and feet. Then you can proceed to stitching the details and creating a doll.

After that you can start painting the toy. The solution is easy to prepare (coffee, cinnamon and vanilla are at each mistress). For a better drying of the doll and saturation of its fragrances, you can use the oven or batteries. Some prefer to leave the workpiece in a suspended state for the whole night.

Decoration of an attic doll

Of course, no doll can not do without a dress, for its tailoring it is better, again, to use natural materials. Pantalonchiki, a dress, a shirt with a belt - wardrobe variants can be a huge amount, but one should remember the simplicity and primitiveness. By the way, the dress can also be artificially "aged", dipping it for several minutes in a coffee solution.

It is desirable to paint a face with acrylic paints. Shoes or shoes are also good from paints, but you can tie elegant slippers and crochet. And, at last, the most important thing - a hairdress. Woolen threads, yarn - all this is perfect for creating golden or curly ringlets. By the way, there is one simple way to create spiral hairs: soak ordinary threads in soapy water, wrap the skewer and leave it to dry on the battery.

Attic toys - this is a real decoration for the house, which will help create an even more cozy atmosphere and will give warm memories.