The Popik doll is the cutest toy made of nylon. Even a novice craftswoman can make a doll. Its nylon silhouette is its main "feature". The name of the doll is due to two pronounced parts of the body - the face and the butt. In our country, this toy is attributed with magical qualities. Very often, the craftsman makes it to protect the future owner. The faces of such toys most often have pronounced caricature outlines. Unique and very large facial features, as a rule, cause a smile.
Peculiarity of Popik toys
Butt toys are made using a special stocking technique. They always smile and due to their large facial features literally attract attention. It is believed that the presence of such a toy in the house will help to raise the mood of all household members and attract positive energy to the house. A large massive face and butt in necessarily bright panties are the main distinguishing features of the butt doll.
The protective function of this amulet is to protect its owner from all troubles, evil and unfriendly looks. Having brought such a toy into the house, you should say: "Meet luck with your face, and failure with your butt!"
Note! It is generally accepted that if you write a note with your dream and put it in the doll's panties, the owner's wish will definitely come true.
There are many options for what kind of doll to make. Despite the general principle, each toy is absolutely unique. The doll can be used as a toilet paper holder or as a themed toy, for example, a nurse.
Necessary materials, tools for creating a popik doll
Step-by-step instructions for making a popik doll from tights with your own hands consist, first of all, of preparing the necessary materials and tools. To create your own amulet, you will need:
- Nylon tights or stockings. It is advisable to use beige or flesh-colored material for a natural look.
- Any filler you have available. This could be sawdust, synthetic padding, cotton wool, old fabric scraps or even chopped straw.
- Mouline or yarn for creating a hairstyle. The color of the doll's hair depends on the imagination and desire of the master.
- Scissors.
- Sewing accessories. You need to prepare threads of different colors, needles, and a thimble.
- For the outfit you will need scraps of bright fabrics, lace, multi-colored ribbons, and buttons.
- Wire for making handles and legs.
- Also, if you don't want to mess around, you can use plastic eye blanks. They are easy to find in any craft store.
Having prepared all the above-described items, you can begin to create your own masterpiece.
To tone and add a natural look, the face is tinted or slightly aged. A coffee solution is perfect for these purposes. The color of the tint depends on the thickness of the coffee grounds. The beauty's blush is made from the most common loose blush.
The work on the image can be endless. Long eyelashes and painted lips will add brightness to the image. A hat and lace gloves will turn a simpleton into a real coquette.
How to Properly Prepare Nylon Tights for Use
Experienced craftswomen recommend boiling the tights before creating the doll. Steam helps to strengthen the material and make it denser. Thanks to this, the product will not be subject to snags. Boiling also helps to achieve a lighter shade, which is easier to work with.
First, the nylon needs to be wetted and squeezed out thoroughly. Pour water and "Whiteness" into a saucepan at a rate of at least a glass of this preparation per 1 liter of water.
Attention! It is best to use an aluminum or enamel pan.
During the cooking process, it is necessary to constantly stir the contents. In just a few minutes, the color of both the water and the nylon will change. The maximum cooking time is 10 minutes. If you "overcook" it, the material will begin to deteriorate. After cooking, the tights should be thoroughly rinsed and "soaked" in any rinse for 7-10 minutes.
You can also dye tights in any desired color. Aniline dyes are perfect for these purposes. It is important to understand that the dyeing will not result in the color stated on the packaging.
There are pros and cons to this method of pre-treatment.
Pros:
- The color of the product becomes more natural and organic.
- Tinting and painting are easier to apply.
- There are practically no puffs.
Cons:
- An illiterate selection of nylon can lead to the formation of runs. Boiling tights with a high elastane index is undesirable.
- For frame models, you will have to use at least two layers of material, as the filler fibers will protrude through one layer.
Master class on making a popik doll with a detailed description
The easy, step-by-step master class presented below will allow you to effortlessly create a funny "girlfriend" that will not only decorate any home, but will also be a great gift for loved ones. The MK consists of step-by-step activities that must be strictly followed.
Remember! When making a popik doll, it is important to maintain proportions and symmetry.
First of all, you need to twist the nylon, previously cut in the middle. The material needs to be tightly twisted and this place should be stitched with a thread of the corresponding color. One part will become the body, and the other - the head of the future doll.
Carefully grind the pre-prepared filler - the shape of the future doll depends on this action. It should be as smooth as possible.
At this stage, you should evenly distribute the stuffing material and form the doll's head. The ball added to the middle will allow you to form the toy's nose later.
To form a beautiful nose, it is recommended to use threads. Stitches should be made starting from the bridge of the nose. Notches for the nostrils are made at the same stage.
Before creating the mouth, you need to decide what shape it should be. It can be a smile or a playful grin.
Remember! Pre-made markings will help you avoid mistakes with the size and shape of the mouth.
It is best to bring the threads to the occipital region. At this stage, you can add a "highlight" in the form of cheeks and dimples.
The eyes are made independently from improvised materials or purchased ready-made in any sewing store. They can be sewn or glued. It all depends on the chosen material. Eyebrows are drawn with a marker. Their color directly depends on the color of the hair. You can choose a brown or black felt-tip pen.
Hair is made from almost any thread. Yarn or floss looks brighter and more natural. Having carefully attached them to the crown, you should adjust the length of the future hairstyle.
From the second part, which was made at the very beginning, it is necessary to make an equally important part of the doll - the bottom. For this, it is tightly stuffed with padding polyester. Dividing the form into two halves with the help of threads will allow you to form the buttocks.
To make the arms, you need to bend the wire into a stick and five roughly equal pieces. The resulting frame is first wrapped in padding polyester and only then wrapped in tights.
The toy's legs are made of nylon stuffed with synthetic padding. The initial shape should be oval. Then, using threads, form the correct shape of the foot and toes.
The doll is almost ready. Another equally important stage is clothes and underwear for the toy.
For this type of dolls, it is customary to make beautiful lace panties. The style of the dress is allowed to be very diverse. It can be sewn independently or use a dress of the appropriate size from any other doll.
Diversifying a doll collection is easy and simple by changing the color of hair and clothes. To make a funny gift for a loved one, you should dress the craft in a nurse or stewardess costume.
Please note! It is generally accepted that if you put paper money or a bag of coins into the hands of a talisman doll, then prosperity and luck will come to the owner’s house.
Another sign associated with the popik doll is the ability of the toy to predict what kind of day awaits its owner. If you hang the toy and let it rotate freely, then in the morning you can see what kind of day it will be. If the doll is turned to face its owner, then the day will be successful, if with its bottom, then you should expect trouble.
Whether to believe in omens or not is up to everyone to decide. But no one would refuse to have such a cute toy in their home, made with their own hands. It is not known whether it will help them achieve prosperity or not, but its mischievous face will definitely lift their spirits.
