Each era brings something different to youth trends. Badges have become popular these days. They decorate jeans and backpacks. The badge carries some information that eloquently tells many of the owner’s secrets. His hobbies, inclinations, interests, affiliation with any organization.
Of course, any badge can be bought in a store, but it’s better to make it yourself. Such a thing will be one-piece, unique and unrepeatable, and therefore more valuable.
Changing sizes
Two ways to make desktop icons smaller or larger:
- A context menu is used, which offers three size variations. To enlarge, select the top line of the “large icons” list. There are also options for “medium” and “small”. All you have to do is choose the one you need. There is no need to restart the PC, since fixation occurs immediately after the marker installation.
- You can go to the desktop, press Ctrl and turn the mouse wheel towards or away from you, reduce/enlarge accordingly. Once the desired size is selected, release the Ctrl button.
Thus, it becomes clear how to make icons larger or smaller. Standard functions take a minimum of time, just like others.
DIY acrylic badges
These original pins will look like they came straight from a store shelf. To make an acrylic badge with your own hands, you need to purchase a special blank. It can be found in any office supply store.
The workpiece consists of a body and fastening. All you need to do is cut out the image and place it between the base of the badge and the transparent cap. To prevent the image from scrolling, apply a drop of glue to the back side. Everything about everything - one minute!
Congratulations! Now you know not only the technique of making badges, but also how to make a keychain with your own hands. After all, with the help of a hole punch, a wood burning device or a regular soldering iron, the icon can easily turn into a pendant. However, do not forget about the help of adults. Only under their supervision can you work with electrical appliances.
The first badges on clothes appeared in ancient times. They served as a badge of distinction that reflected belonging to a certain class of society. Then the badges became symbols of election campaigns and student societies. But gradually they began to lose their official status. These elements have become an integral part of youth culture. Today, badges are placed on jackets, denim and other items. Moreover, they look different - sometimes creating a romantic, sometimes strict, sometimes rebellious image. Therefore, I suggest making a badge from a plastic container with your own hands.
We will need: - a transparent plastic container; - brush; — picture for the icon (any); - permanent marker; — nail polishes or acrylic paints; - a small pin or brooch base; - a piece of felt; - glue gun; - scissors.
Let's get started! Step 1. Preliminary work: wash the container with warm water, remove stickers and glue. Let it dry thoroughly. Note! The container packaging must have the PS6 sign on it, because... Only this type of plastic shrinks in heat. Step 2. Take a plastic container. We cut off only the smooth part from it (we won’t need the corrugated part). We apply the cut out plastic to the picture and trace the entire pattern along the contour. It is better to use a thin marker so that the drawing is neat and clear. Please note that the icon blank should be two or three times larger than the desired result, because The plastic will shrink and the pattern will become much smaller. Step 3. Cut along the contour. Step 4. Place the badge blank on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Place the pan in the oven for 30 – 60 seconds. Soon the plastic will begin to bend, but then it will straighten out and shrink. You can remove the product from the oven. It became harder and smaller. Step 5. While the workpiece is still hot, press it down with something heavy, for example, a mug. So, it will become more direct. Note: my piece was 10 cm before baking, and 3 cm after baking. Step 6. We begin to paint. To do this, use nail polishes or acrylic paints. You can paint from any side. Feel free to paint over all the lines, because... on the reverse side the lines will still be visible. This is what it looks like from the back. This is what it looks like from the front. Step 7. Add highlights to make the ice cream more realistic. Apply a small amount of nail polish to a toothpick and add small highlights to the badge. If desired, you can cover the badge with clear nail polish.
In this article we will look at how to make original multi-colored pendants, bracelets and cool oven badges with your own hands at home.
Adding and hiding icons
To ensure that the necessary information media are always at hand, they must be added to the computer desktop.
For Windows 10, it is enough to request adding a shortcut during installation. Then you need to create it yourself in the system folder. Then you can use the system capabilities.
In order to see standard directories on the table, do the following:
- Click on a free field on the table and create the desired folder with the right mouse button.
- In the “personalization” list, go to the “themes” section, where you can set the parameters of elements.
- To place an icon on the table, you need to place a marker next to the value. It is possible to choose other standard variations, such as “cart”, “network”, etc.
If you don't want your desk to be cluttered with multiple icons, you can hide them. Just use the “show desktop icons” task. You can return them at any time.
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Making a paper badge
The easiest way to make a badge is to make it out of paper. Paper badges, medals and badges are often used during school Olympiads, sports competitions and children's parties. Young fashionistas also love to create them. And all because making badges from cardboard does not require special materials or special skills. Just paper, a hairpin and a rich imagination!
Cut out from a magazine, print or draw a picture of the required size. Glue it onto a piece of cardboard. A sticker would also work well as a picture.
To make the badge last longer, cover it with tape on both sides at any office supply store. You can also give your icon a glossy shine by using a notebook wrapper . Place the picture between two pieces of wrapper, sealing the edges using an iron and parchment.
That's all! The paper badge for your clothes or favorite bag is ready. A hole punch and a thin rope can easily turn it into a stylish keychain.
Still have a question? The video will show you how to properly make a paper badge and attach a safety pin:
Ice cream and hamburger were made. What about cat or cloud keychains? Let's see!
If a special event is approaching - a name day, a family holiday or a children's party, additionally decorate the cardboard badges with lace, sparkles, rhinestones, beads, and satin ribbons.
The paper badge can be covered with epoxy glue . Glue the picture printed on thick paper onto a cardboard base and let it dry. Attach the chip to a plasticine stand and apply glue in two stages: first, a thin layer, spreading over the entire area of the picture, then add a few drops of glue - they will spread over the chip and make the icon convex.
How to post
There are two ways to arrange icons:
- arbitrary;
- binding to a virtual communicator.
In addition, they can be arranged automatically. To understand how to adjust the icons on the screen, just use a couple of markers.
Open the menu, right-click on an empty field. Select "arrange icons" and "align". Enable the desired option.
Leaving the marker on “align” will automatically place the icon in the desired cell. The same thing happens when working with the “arrange” button.
Aluminum and lead - the basis for work
In Soviet times, metal badges were popular. Now you can make them yourself, but this will require some tools and skills to work with them. Aluminum plates 2 mm thick are suitable for production. An image is applied to them, and then the shape is cut out and turned out. The finished badge is coated with paint. This is painstaking work.
But you can cast a lead badge even at home. Lead is a fusible metal. You need to put small pieces of metal into a special container; solder used for soldering radio components is also suitable. Melt the metal over a fire and pour it into the mold. It must be heat resistant. There are ready-made options for sale; they can be found in specialized stores. Simple shapes can be made in regular sand. Sift the sand, compact it well and make a depression of the desired size and shape. Molten lead should be poured into it. When the metal has cooled, you need to sand the product and attach a pin to it. Further decoration is at the taste and discretion of the master.
Personalizing icons
You can select a standard icon image using a custom folder, and adjust it using a theme.
How it's done? Let's figure it out:
To change the appearance, right-click on the shortcut. In the “properties” line, find the “shortcut” tab, click “change icon”. Here you choose the icon you like.
To change icon settings in batches, click on a free table field. Using the “personalization” tab, go to the element settings.
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A window will open, check here “allow themes to change icons”. After downloading the stylized icon theme to your PC, the icons will become different.
Wooden badges are the hit of the season!
Stylish, elegant, and most importantly - environmentally friendly! That's why wooden badges have won the love of young people. Would you like an exclusive mini-brooch for yourself? We'll have to work!
To make a wooden badge for clothes, prepare:
- round flat wooden blanks,
- acrylic paints,
- safety pin,
- glue gun,
- simple pencil,
- water and brush.
Making wooden badges should start with a sketch on paper. You can draw whatever your imagination dictates - ice cream, an elephant, a bunny or a cactus.
Now, using a simple pencil, transfer the image onto a wooden piece about 5-8 mm thick. These are sold in craft stores.
It’s cool if you know how to work with a chisel, or burn patterns on wood (this is often taught in labor training classes). Then the surface of the icon will become textured, and the contours of the image will become clearer.
Paint over the intended image with acrylic paints. When the paint is completely dry, use a glue gun to attach the English dowel. Cover the badge with wood varnish.
The stylish decoration is ready.
When making wooden badges, additional materials are often used - threads, beads, pieces of fabric.
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Leather keychain for a backpack or handbag
This leather keychain will suit any style, from classic to sporty. It will be a successful addition to your preferred image.
To work you will need:
- a small piece of leather;
- threads;
- fork;
- needle;
- glue;
- ring for keychain.
The next stage is the manufacturing process:
- A template is selected and the shape for the keychain is cut out.
- Glue is applied to the previously cleaned surface of the leather to more reliably hold the material together.
- A boundary is drawn along which the thread will then be threaded.
- The holes are made using a sharp fork.
- A ring is inserted and the product is stitched with thread.
- The edges of the skin are cleaned.
The finished accessory can be attached to a bag or purse for decoration or to replace a runner.
Textile keychain
You can sew a keychain from small leftover fabric and present it as a nice gift to your friends. You just need to have basic knowledge.
To make a keychain in the shape of an owl you will need:
- fabric (multi-colored);
- lining;
- leftover felt (for eyes, beak and paws);
- pattern;
- threads;
- scissors;
- needle;
- buttons;
- ring for keychain;
- piece of lace.
Note!
To make a keychain in the shape of an owl, you should first prepare a pattern and get to work.
- First, the lining is connected to the fabric and processed. Afterwards, the details of the owl's body are revealed.
- Now the front part of the owl is decorated. Felt circles are sewn in place of the eyes, buttons are sewn on top, and a beak is added.
- Next, the front and back parts are connected manually or using a sewing machine. In this case, you need to leave a small hole for the lace.
- A ring is attached to the sewn cord. After which, the hole is sewn up.
Below are photos of keychains and their step-by-step production.
Recently, polymer clay products and keychains, among others, have been gaining popularity.
The finished clay product is baked and delights the eye with its brightness and unusualness for a long time.
It's all up to imagination and materials, some of which can be found at home or purchased at handicraft stores.
