The brightest and most interesting crafts for the New Year. Rooster quilling: master class Button applique

Quilling was originally translated from English as bird feather. Twisting technique

paper has existed for quite a long time, and to be more precise, almost since the 15th century BC. Previously, strips of paper were wound around the tip of the pen. Such blanks were used to decorate icons, paintings and simply the premises of the monastery.

A cockerel craft in the quilling style can have a wide variety of appearances.

In particular:

  • Volume;
  • Corrugated;
  • Flat.

Do-it-yourself cockerels can be made of any size, type and decor.

However, you first need to prepare necessary set tools:

  1. The main tool is considered to be a special quilling awl, which has a handle, a rod and a tip similar to the eye of a large needle. It is with its help that paper is wound and spirals are created.
  2. Some needlewomen actually use a large needle stuck into a wine cork so as not to get hurt or lose such small tools.
  3. Avid quillers prefer to make not just crafts made by others, but also decorate them while doing the work. To be more precise, they use what is called a paper crimper.
  4. In addition you can take corrugated paper to transfer the effect to regular leaves.
  5. There must be a ruler available, in which there are circles of different diameters, as well as holes of other shapes, for example, a square, like a fake tulip, and so on.
  6. Not a single master class in technology is complete without the use of PVA glue, and it is advisable to choose one that is immediately transparent and placed in a container with a dispenser. This way, your hands won’t get dirty and you won’t be able to overdo it with application.
  7. Safety pins, cork board, tweezers and scissors.
  8. Some people use orange sticks for quilling.

In order for things to go smoothly and without mistakes, you need to be careful.

Quilling secrets: cockerels in different styles

For beginners, making crafts using the quilling technique may seem very difficult.

However, this type of needlework is pure pleasure and nothing more.

There are some secrets regarding this art form.

Any craft should be beautiful, high quality and attractive, be it:

  • Corrugated cardboard card;
  • Christmas tree craft;
  • Application and the like.

The work must meet expectations and take into account the following nuances:

  1. The paper strips should be torn off, not cut off, which will make the edge thinner and the middle of the spiral almost invisible.
  2. Glue should be applied in a minimal amount so that there is no excess.
  3. You cannot use the same tool to make parts of different widths, since each type of paper has its own special instructions for using the equipment.
  4. The cut of the tool must be in accordance with the parameters of the strips and the thickness of the paper.

Before purchasing a tool designed for making a specific craft, you need to research the density of the paper, as well as the thickness and length of the components. The main thing is not to rush.

Red rooster using quilling technique for a gift

The rooster will be made using the quilling technique beautiful product However, you should first familiarize yourself with the basis of quilling - spirals.

They are:

  1. A tight roll is made by rolling it tightly, but does not unravel once it is ready. You need to try as quickly and accurately as possible to fix the outer tail on the spiral with glue so that the twisting density does not decrease.
  2. There is also the opposite - a loose roll. To do it, just loosen the twist until the right size or diameter, and do the same. To be more precise, the tail of the paper is glued to the product. There should be little glue to avoid excess.
  3. Eye. To do this, you need to squeeze 2 edges of the round spiral and hold for a couple of seconds to maintain the shape.
  4. A rhombus is made by squeezing 2 corners. You need to do the first pair of opposite corners first, then the second, to maintain uniformity.
  5. The drop is a beautiful quilling element. It is made by clamping one edge of a round spiral with a small transition to the middle. Next, you need to slightly bend the compressed tail.
  6. The arrow is made in the same way as the drop. One side is clamped in the form of a corner. And the opposite semicircle must also be clamped on the sides, thereby forming the direction of the arrow.
  7. The formation of such shapes as a triangle, a square, a semicircle is easy to do. Even a beginner can cope with this task. Basically, light circuits consist of just such elements.

The twisting process itself is carried out with a special tool, but to form the module, you need to put in your hands, effort and not forget about the glue.

Maximum perseverance and training will allow you to explore not only the presented simple types modules, but also more complex ones - expanded rolls.

By combining many different details, it will be possible to create such unrealistic crafts, paintings and decorations that you will no longer be able to tear yourself away from quilling.

How to work with patterns for quilling a rooster when making it

The rooster is the symbol of 2018, and making it with your own hands is a very real desire.

In addition, many believe that if you make symbols yourself, you can:

  • Succeed;
  • Become more successful;
  • Make your wishes come true.

And that same fiery rooster will help in all this. To make a New Year's symbol yourself, you need to follow the instructions presented below step by step, and also learn how to use such an assistant as a diagram. For beginners, special simple schemes are produced.

You can find them in:

  • Books for quilling;
  • Handicraft stores;
  • Freely available online.

Many needlewomen prefer to make patterns from ordinary children's coloring books.

It is enough to simply divide the elements of the picture into modules step by step, and then make either a template or the components themselves.

The diagram for making the work must include color palette with a mandatory indication of where and what type of shade will be located, as well as a drawing of what will be created, in this case, a rooster.

As stated in the paragraph above, there are an incredible number of modules in quilling, and each master selects those that are close to him in spirit, as well as in execution. Naturally, more experienced needlewomen prefer to create patterns on their own and make the most creative modules, sometimes of their own design.

Designing a composition using the quilling technique with your own hands is extremely interesting and exciting.

What can a quilled rooster craft be suitable for?

Anything can be made using the quilling method.

Eg:

  • Christmas tree toy in the form of a ball;
  • Panel on cardboard;
  • Keychain for children and more.

The most interesting thing is where such products can be used. The answer is very simple - absolutely everywhere. There is no need to think about what if we are talking about creativity self made, which means this is the level kindergarten and no more.

In fact, quilling is used all over the world and is actually used with children as it promotes the development of:

  • Motor skills;
  • Logical thinking;
  • Quick wits.

In addition, many people work with quilling, training courses are held, and there are entire communities where you can find those who are interested in the same field of activity and exchange experiences.

The products themselves using the quilling technique can be:

  • Decorating the Christmas tree;
  • Children's room decor;
  • Crafts for school or just for working with a child;
  • Beautiful decorative panels;
  • Chic and nice postcard handmade for a loved one;
  • Decoration in the form of jewelry, for example, earrings, necklace or bracelet;
  • Decoration of bags, shoes and gloves;
  • A beautiful addition to wardrobe elements;
  • An excellent solution for creating beautiful interior compositions.

As you can see, there are a lot of options.

Such products look especially interesting on Christmas trees in New Year.

For example, this winter such a character as the Golden Scallop cockerel can become a guest in every home, and kids will especially be happy about this.

Is it possible to make a rooster, the symbol of 2018, with your own hands using quilling techniques?

You can do a lot with your own hands.

Moreover, regardless of:

  • Sizes;
  • Dimensions;
  • The complexity of the idea.

The most important thing is that you have not only a stencil, a drawing and instructions at hand. To be more precise, quilling is a really interesting activity, however, it is very painstaking.

It requires maximum accuracy, perseverance and precision.

To prevent all this from turning into exhausting and far from attractive work, in addition to paper and tools, you need to take care of the nuances.

It's about:

  • There was a pleasant atmosphere around;
  • Was carefully equipped workplace so that it prevents numbness in the back, neck and arms;
  • There was excellent lighting, since it will take a lot of time, and in dim light the eyes can get too tired.

Such preparatory activities will help make creativity more enjoyable and effective.

A simple quilling master class: do-it-yourself rooster

For quilling, it does not matter what country of origin the paper is made of, what will be produced, a new symbol of the year or an old one. How to make a beautiful fiery rooster?

IN in this case a panel of a rooster will be considered, which will definitely have a red tail, as the symbolism of this year.

  1. Tools are being prepared.
  2. Paper is being purchased. It is much easier to purchase a ready-made set that will contain required amount strips of the desired color and size.
  3. A scheme is being found. If you purchase a set, the diagram should be inside.
  4. Module blanks are being made.
  5. The parts are gradually glued onto a paper or cardboard base, and among themselves to increase strength.
  6. You need to let the craft dry.
  7. The product is ready.

Adherence to technology is important here.

How to make a three-dimensional rooster using the quilling technique

Making flat spirals is quite simple. This is written about in the master class above.

At the initial stage of getting acquainted with such creativity, it is really easy to make both the modules themselves and crafts, for example:

  • Panel;
  • Postcards;
  • Picture compositions.

There is a more complex type of quilling - volumetric. This quilling is called Western, since it is modern and the tasks are much more complex than the European version.

Volumetric figures in the quilling style can be:

  • Spherical, in which each wall, be it a teapot or a mug, is made by gluing modules along the contour of the actual product;
  • Flat-volume, which are made by superimposing one layer of modules on another;
  • Spiral or in other words, large strips of paper and special knitting needles are taken and the largest and most voluminous spiral is created, from which they are made Christmas balls, small crafts in the form of toys, balls and so on.

It’s difficult to cope with this, but perhaps you just need to practice. Over time, such needlework acquires new aspects, and now it is used almost everywhere to develop creative abilities.

Quilling rooster (video)

Nowadays, quilling elements are used to decorate everything your heart desires, and it is important to note that only with handmade elements.

Natalia Nesterova

2017 is coming, year Rooster. And now is the time to cook Greeting Cards, wall newspapers. Here's mine cockerel, made in quilling technique. It turned out bright and can decorate a New Year's card.

for its manufacture: Colored paper for printer, stationery knife, tool for quilling, PVA glue, glass, scissors, template.

1. Printed it out cockerel on a sheet of paper, format as desired.

2. Cut it out

3. Cut strips 5-7mm


4. Twisted (for convenience, I did not seal the ends immediately; when doing this, you can adjust the density of the roll)


5. I placed the template under glass; you can paste it directly onto the template for convenience.

6. I started doing the work with my eyes.


7. Then the head rooster, used different colors and shades. To express the eyes, I cut a small piece from a black strip, cut it on one side (eyelashes) and stuck her eyes a little higher. The result was eyelashes.

8. To emphasize the boundaries, I pasted a black stripe over the eyes and a pink stripe over the head. Now that the head is ready, I’ll move on to the body. I also use different colors.

9. Finished with the body rooster, I’m making him a wing.


I also highlight the edges by pasting them with a black stripe. I glue the wing to the body and press it with glass for 5-10 minutes.

11. All that remains is to make the tail, I made the tail from straight strips, glued the ends of different strips and glued them to the body rooster. To give the desired shape, I glued some strips together.

Here is my the cockerel is ready


Publications on the topic:

The time has come for New Year's preparations. Each group sings New Year's songs. Children are looking forward to meeting kind Grandfather Frost and gifts.

In order for the symbol of the new year 2017, the fiery rooster, to be favorable to you, it is advisable to appease the rooster with a handmade craft.

Good afternoon, Dear colleagues! New Year is the time of the most magical and good gifts! Nice to have it in New Year's Eve! Well, what if it's a gift?

Lena Stepanova. Master class on the vytynanka technique "The fairy-tale Cockerel, the symbol of the year." 2017 is coming very soon. According to the eastern calendar.

Closer and closer the most magical and fun party- New Year. Unexpected gifts holiday garlands, sparks from fireworks, and of course.

Dear colleagues, I congratulate you on the upcoming New Year! Let the cockerel come rushing in, knock on the door with his beak, and bring a lot of happiness.

Good evening! The New Year's time has begun and we are all making crafts and cards for the New Year, since this New Year will be the year of the rooster.

Using quilling techniques they create delicate and bright New Year's crafts. Symbol of 2017 – Rooster. Detailed MKs offer to make a panel, a Christmas tree toy or a three-dimensional cockerel - everyone will find instructions on capabilities and skill level: from beginners to experienced.


This golden comb cockerel combines elements of contour and conventional quilling, which gives the work volume.

Materials you will need:

  • Paper strips of colors (yellow, red, orange);
  • Base template (outline image of a rooster).

Step-by-step master class:

  1. The process begins with the design of the tail. To do this, the outline is covered with red stripes, placing them on the edge.
  2. The space inside is filled with orange and yellow elements. How closer friend you can place them next to each other, the more voluminous the tail will look. You can fold long items in half to speed up your work.

  3. The contours of the wing are painted in red.
  4. Then fill it in the same style as the tail.

  5. Using two strips outline the outline of the neck.
  6. Drops are formed from yellow rolls. Secure the tip with glue.

  7. Using colored elements, continue the contour of the neck and chest.
  8. One of the yellow drops will serve as a beak, and make earrings and a comb from the red ones. A tight black roll is secured in place of the eyes.
  9. The drops fill the entire neck of the rooster until it reaches the breast.
  10. Use red or burgundy.
  11. The lower abdomen consists of long loops. It's better to take several shades.
  12. The lower part of the cockerel's back is filled in the same way.
  13. The outline of the paws is laid out from yellow stripes.

The mixed media rooster is ready. They will be able to decorate a postcard or make a panel.

Rooster in the form of a pendant

Quilling will make a wonderful Christmas tree toy. For this, the simplest elements are used. The master class is suitable for beginners.

Materials:

  • Paper;
  • Quilling tool or its substitute;
  • PVA glue;
  • Cardboard;
  • Cockerel template;
  • Transparent paper file.

Step by step description:

  1. The smaller the details, the smaller the finished cockerel will be.


  2. To form a drop, the spiral is clamped on one side.

  3. The eyes are made from the same spiral, clamping it on both sides.

  4. The arrow element is obtained from a spiral folded in half.

  5. To fasten the parts, use a paper clip until the glue dries completely.
  6. Among children's coloring books, choose the drawing of a rooster you like and print it out. It will be a template to work with. It is placed in a file along with a sheet of cardboard. This will allow you to separate the mold from the template after drying.
  7. Starting with the comb, the contours of the sketch are filled with quilling elements. Glue is applied generously so that the parts are well bonded.

  8. Using black, white and orange stripes, twist a tight spiral, which will be the eye of the rooster.

  9. White and light yellow drops fill the outline of the head, and a beak is made from a bright yellow arrow.
  10. For the neck, take five drops - orange and yellow. Two more, connected to each other with a clamp and glue, will serve as earrings. They are glued under the beak.
  11. Following the scheme, fill the entire body, wing, and legs of the rooster with droplets, arrows, and spirals.
  12. A large number of parts will be required to fill the tail. Bright colors are used for it.
  13. The finished craft is left in a warm place for several hours, during which time the glue will dry well and hold all the parts together efficiently.

In the morning, the rooster made using the quilling technique will separate from the file. All that remains is to stretch the thread through the comb and hang it on the tree. If you glue the craft onto cardboard, you will get a beautiful New Year's card.

The next year 2017 will be held under the auspices of the Rooster. This means that DIY New Year’s crafts for 2017 should be very diverse. We invite you to make a symbol of the year in a wide variety of variations. In this article you will find a number of the most interesting crafts that you will definitely make with pleasure.

Making our own crafts for the New Year

Felt cockerel.

If you plan to make a cockerel with your own hands and do not want to buy it in souvenir shops, then this master class will come in handy. You can make a beautiful bird from bright pieces of felt. You can give this toy to a child or decorate the interior of your home with it.

  1. So, in order to sew a toy, you need to sketch all the details. Make sketches on a regular sheet of cardboard. You can also download and print the template.
  2. After that, we transfer the contours of the parts onto felt and cut out individual parts of the toy from the material.
  3. The parts that were cut out are sewn together. In this case we use threads of the color of the material. It is also recommended to use an overlock stitch.
  4. When you have sewn the main part of the toy, start decorating it. Make eyes and other decorations.

Pay attention to what kind of cockerels can be sewn from felt. As you can see, there are many different options here.

Funny snowmen.

In this article you can find the most interesting New Year's crafts that you can make for the New Year 2017 with your own hands. In addition to cute cockerels, you can easily make a number of other interesting crafts.

So, for such snowmen, you should prepare white socks, as well as cereal for filling. Just fill your socks with cereal. Form snowmen and make them additional elements For decoration. pay attention to step by step creation such crafts.

  1. Cut the light sock into two parts.
  2. After which, the upper part of one sock is tied with a rubber band.
  3. Turn the piece inside out.
  4. Fill part of the sock with cereal.
  5. We tie the top with strong threads or ribbon.
  6. Now take a colored sock and cut it in half.
  7. We put one part on the snowman, and use the other as a hat.
  8. Sew beads to the snowmen to act as eyes. And also decorate your craft with lace.




Fluffy Christmas tree for the New Year.

It is worth saying that even from the most simple materials today every craftswoman will be able to create original craft. For example, below we will tell you how to make an unusual Christmas tree using simple plastic bags. So, first of all, prepare:

  • light green plastic bags,
  • wire and scissors,
  • small bell.

Progress:

  1. First of all, we make a strong frame with a stand from wire.
  2. Now take a stack of bags and cut circles out of them. The circles should be 12 cm in diameter. But as the Christmas tree grows, the diameter of the circles should become smaller.
  3. The edges of the circles should be wavy. To do this, they are stretched with your fingers.
  4. We collect a stack of large circles and string them onto the base. The height of your future Christmas tree at this stage should be 5 cm.
  5. Now cut out circles with a diameter of 11.5 cm and place them on the base again in a stack.
  6. In this way, we cut out and put circles on the base until the circles cover it.
  7. We tighten the top of the base and attach a bell for decoration.



New Year's rooster using quilling technique.

If you are interested in techniques such as quilling, then you will enjoy making unusual craft and give it to someone magical holiday. This cockerel is very easy to make. It is worth noting that the main part of the cockerel is made from quilling forms. But the cockerel's tail is made from ordinary strips of colored paper.

In addition to simple crafts, you can easily make a real work of art using this technique.



And in order to make paper blanks, use the master class.

Cute tree made from toilet rolls.

The upcoming 2017 Year of the Rooster must be bright. And now start boldly making crafts for the New Year.

So, to create the next craft you will need toilet rolls. You should also use:

  • paints,
  • glue,
  • Christmas balls.

Progress:

  1. So, first of all, color the toilet rolls.
  2. If the paint has dried, start building the Christmas tree. Glue the rolls together with glue.
  3. Attach the balls to the rolls, and also secure the beads on top of the tree.
  4. As a result, you have a very interesting craft.

Santa Claus from a brush.

Look at what interesting crafts you can decorate your home with in the New Year. Take a regular brush and draw facial features. Also make a hat of your own craft. In this case, choose fluffy fur.

Fairytale snowman made of white threads.

In order to make the next craft, you need to put in a minimum of effort. Your children can freely join in this process. To create a snowman take:

  • white threads,
  • big needle,
  • glue and 5 balloons,
  • felt-tip pen and blush,
  • scarf for decoration.

How to do?

  1. We inflate all the balloons. 3 balls will be needed for the body. We use a couple of balls to create hands.
  2. Now we take a large needle, insert a thread into it and pierce it with ordinary office glue. We take out the thread from the other end of the bottle and wrap it around the balls.
  3. At the fastening points, press the balls slightly inward.
  4. If you have assembled the snowman, then glue the nose to it. And we paint the cheeks with blush. To draw eyes we use a felt-tip pen.
  5. Use a scarf for decoration.

Magic snow composition.

From this article you can learn how to make New Year's crafts for 2017. Indeed, in this publication we have collected for you only the most best crafts for the New Year 2017. Now we want to invite you to make a magical composition from handy materials. To create it, take:

  • a simple glass jar,
  • various miniature figures,
  • glycerol,
  • waterproof glue,
  • distilled water,
  • sparkles.

Progress:

  1. First it costs inside lids or glue a figurine to the bottom of the jar.
  2. Now pour water into a jar and add glycerin to it.
  3. After that, add the snowball and close the jar with a lid. Shake it. If the glitter in the jar falls off quickly, add more glycerin.
  4. If you are satisfied with the result, then feel free to give your gift.

Finally

We hope you enjoy our selection of ideas. You will probably be able to choose from these ideas the most wonderful crafts that you will make on the eve of the New Year.

Crafts for the New Year always bring joy. And it doesn’t matter whether you make a large panel with a beautiful landscape or give a miniature postcard with an embroidered picture - all the same, the recipient will be incredibly happy that you paid attention to him.

Every person understands that a homemade gift is much better than one bought in a store. In any case, it is several times more pleasant. Today we want to introduce you to one interesting way that allows you to do amazing new Year gifts in just a few minutes.

Crafts using quilling technique for New Year 2017 will allow you to feel an indescribable calming effect, and will also appeal to all the guests gathered at the holiday.

What is quilling?

For those who do not know what the quilling technique is, I would like to give a short excursion. This type of needlework is considered very simple, but at the same time, very beautiful. Quilling does not require expensive tools and materials. Everything you need for work - good mood, interesting idea and timing.

When creating compositions, paper strips with a width of 3, 4, 6 and 10 mm are used. There can be several devices for twisting.

There are professional curling machines that are sold in specialized stores, as well as improvised tools, such as a tapestry needle with a large eye and a round wooden stick 10 cm long.


It is also advisable to stock up on tweezers with flat tips. It is needed to hold the paper blank, apply glue to it and stick it to the surface.

As for other devices that are necessary for working with the quilling technique, they can be found in any home. These are scissors (preferably with sharp ends), a ruler, toothpicks, PVA glue.

If you decide to seriously engage in this type of needlework, then stores sell entire sets that include everything necessary tools and you don't have to assemble them separately.

Ideas for crafts in the style of quilling for the New Year

Deciding to do something like this New Year's surprise for someone close to you, you must understand what or who you will glue from strips of paper. There are a huge number of themed crafts on the Internet and sometimes it’s hard to figure out which one you like best.

Among such abundance, you can choose the main “figurants” that you might like - these are Christmas trees, snowflakes and cockerels. The last craft will be not only wonderful, but also an appropriate gift, because 2017 is the year Fire Rooster. So your Petya, made using the quilling technique, will look nice under the Christmas tree.

"Bright Cockerel"

It would seem impossible to create such wonderful pictures and figures from ordinary strips of paper. But as practice shows, the main thing is perseverance and a little imagination, and the rest is a matter of little things. If you decide to make a cockerel for the New Year 2017, then choose the perfect example for yourself (photos are presented below), stock up on everything necessary materials and get down to business.

Examples of how to do it New Year's rooster can be found in any format and size. These can be either free-standing figures or the silhouette of a bird.



There are quite a few basic forms for quilling that help you create real masterpieces from paper. The picture clearly shows how this or that curl should look.


Go for it! You will succeed, and after a while you will be able to present a cute panel or a wonderful picture with a cockerel in the title role.

Original snowflake

The most common decoration for the New Year holiday are snowflakes. We hang them on the Christmas tree, draw or sculpt them on the windows, and make garlands out of them. Why not go beyond the usual boundaries and create wonderful winter compositions, using the quilling technique as a basis?! Put in a little effort and you will have beautiful openwork snowflakes at home, which you can also give to friends as souvenirs.

For creating New Year's snowflakes You will need:

  • special paper for quilling;
  • scissors;
  • ruler;
  • stationery knife;
  • toothpick.

Step 1. Cut strips of quilling paper 25-27 mm long and 3-5 mm wide.



Step 2. Take a toothpick - it will be your main tool in this work. Cut off the sharp tip on one side and stationery knife make a small incision - about 1 cm.

Step 3. Insert the first strip of paper into the cut and slowly twist it into a spiral. Make sure that the paper is curled and not just a toothpick. There is no need to rush in this matter, because then the craft may not work out.

Step 4. The finished spiral must be removed from the toothpick and placed on a flat surface so that it unwinds slightly.

Step 5. Apply a little glue to the end of the strip and glue the spiral.

Step 6. To make one snowflake, you must use the same principle to make several similar curls of different shapes and sizes.

Step 7 Fold the resulting spirals into a snowflake, carefully gluing each piece.

Volumetric Christmas tree

This bright one New Year's composition can be an excellent table decoration, as well as a wonderful gift for loved one, colleague or relative.

For creating volumetric Christmas tree You will need:

  • scissors;
  • quilling paper;
  • ruler-pattern with circles of different diameters;
  • PVA glue;
  • toothpick;
  • tweezers.

If you don't have a quilling tool, a regular toothpick with a cut end can easily replace it.

Step 1. To work, take special green paper and cut it into several dozen strips 3 mm wide, and also cut the paper Brown into strips 7 mm wide.

Step 2. Brown stripes need to be wound into loose curls, for example onto a regular marker. Lubricate their ends with glue and glue them. Brown “barrels” are ready!





Step 3. Now you need to make green blanks. Wrap the paper around an awl (toothpick) and insert it into a size 16 ruler. Let it run free. To remove a curl from a ruler, you need to insert a toothpick into the center, slightly move it to the center and remove it.

Step 4. Glue the end of the spiral with PVA glue. Squeeze the curl slightly so that it takes the shape of a droplet. Prepare 10 of these droplets. Wrap each curl with a white strip of the same width and glue it. This is the first row of your Christmas tree.

Step 5. We make the second row using the same principle, only insert it into the circle numbered 15. Twist about 10 such curls. Glue the first two rows as shown in the photo.

Step 6. Now make spirals for the third row by inserting them into hole number 14. Glue them.

Step 7 For the fourth row you will need a circle of size 13. The same size must be taken for the 5th and 6th rows. Carefully glue all the parts to each other, as can be seen in the photo. Glue another “drop” onto the top. Decorate the Christmas tree with beads and it is ready!