FR3033525A1 - METHOD OF CREATING FIGURES - Google Patents

Abstract

A method of creating a figurine comprising the steps of: - flattening a dough to form a sheet of 0.2 mm to 20 mm thick, - cutting several primary shapes (21, 22, 23, 24) so that they do not all have the same contour, characterized in that said method comprises the following steps consisting of: folding and / or cutting up some of these primary shapes (21, 22, 23, 24, 25) according to predefined lines (x, y) materialized and / or fictitious so as to obtain secondary forms (22a, 22b, 23a), which secondary forms (22a, 22b, 23a) have contours different from those of the primary forms (21, 22, 23 , 24), - combining the primary forms (21, 22, 23, 24) and the secondary forms (22a, 22b, 23a) so as to produce the figurine (30).

Description

- 1 - METHOD FOR CREATING FIGURINES Description Technical field of the invention. The invention relates to a method of creating figurines. It concerns the technical field of creative hobbies and more particularly the field of creation of decorative objects from dough. State of the art. At a time when the virtual holds a preponderant place in everyday life, creative hobbies are more and more present on the market, allowing parents or teachers to occupy children while having them provide 20 intellectual work. This type of activity, in addition to soliciting the creativity of users, promotes group work. Pottery, modeling, molding and painting workshops are increasingly being offered as activities in both child-minded and adult-oriented centers. For many years, children have used pasta to create more or less complex shapes according to their imagination. To facilitate the creation of specific objects, kits contain cookie cutters that allow easier cutting of the dough. However, these devices 30 comprise only punchpieces representing pre-defined figurative forms and do not require any subsequent assembly, the user's activity being thereby very limited. In addition, the modeling pastes used are mostly non-hardening cases and do not allow the creation of durable objects that can serve as decorations. In another register of creative hobbies, the document US Pat. No. 1,602,528 (GRIMES, MUENZMAY) proposes a device composed of several buffers that make it possible to draw various forms. During the assembly step, the combination of different buffers makes it possible to create a multitude of drawings with more or less complex shapes. This device can only create drawings and therefore does not allow the formation of decorative objects. The invention aims to remedy this state of affairs. In particular, an object of the invention is to provide a method for creating decorative figurines from simple primary forms. Another object of the invention is to provide a method for creating fun figures, easy to use, and inexpensive.

Disclosure of the invention. The solution proposed by the invention is a method of creating a figurine comprising the steps of: - flattening a dough to form a sheet of 0.2 mm to 20 mm thick, - cutting several primary forms so that they do not all have the same outline. This method is remarkable in that it comprises the following steps consisting of: folding and / or redrawing some of these primary forms along predefined lines materialized and / or fictitious so as to obtain secondary forms, which forms secondary have contours different from those of primary forms, 5 - combine primary forms and secondary forms so as to achieve the figurine. With great ease, this process makes it possible, thanks to a limited number of die cutters and a limited number of steps, to create a multitude of elementary shapes which, once assembled, form the decorative object desired by the user. Other advantageous features of the invention are listed below. Each of these features may be considered alone or in combination with the remarkable features defined above, and may be subject, where appropriate, to one or more divisional patent applications: the method may comprise a step of to cut several primary shapes by means of die cutters, - the method may comprise a step for forming at least one imprint on the primary form, which imprint forms a fold and / or cutting line, - the method may comprising a step of cutting a primary shape defining a beard or a cap having a semicircle body and comma-shaped ends, and a step of cutting the primary shape at a longitudinal median axis, to form secondary forms defining feet and / or arms, the method may comprise a step of folding a primary shape defining a triangle having a serrated and / or fluted base, and a step of folding the primary shape at a longitudinal axis so as to form a secondary shape defining a cap, the method may comprise using a paste self-hardening to form the primary shapes and secondary forms, - the method may comprise at least one step of decorating the figurine by adding decorative elements to the figurine, which elements are selected from a list comprising flakes, stickers, magnets, knots, yarns, the method may comprise a step of equipping the figurine with an attachment means, which means is adapted to fix said figurine on a support.

The invention also relates to an assembly for implementing the method according to the invention comprising: - a dough, die cutters having different contours, - a manual showing, on examples, the fold lines and / or cutting on the primary forms. Description of the figures.

Other advantages and features of the invention will appear better on reading the description of a preferred embodiment which will follow, with reference to the appended drawings, carried out as indicative and non-limiting examples and in which: FIG. 1a shows three examples of primary forms that can be used in the method according to the invention; FIG. 1b illustrates an example of assembly of the primary forms of FIG. 1; FIGS. 1c and 1d illustrate examples. Figure 2a shows examples of primary forms that can be used in the process according to the invention, Figure 2b illustrates a folding step of the primary forms shown on FIG. FIG. 2a; FIG. 2c illustrates a way of cutting primary shapes and assembling them to other primary shapes to make a figurine, FIGS. d and 2e illustrate examples of decorations of the figurine shown in FIG. 2c; FIGS. 3a to 3c illustrate the steps of cutting a primary shape using a punch, FIGS. 4a to 4c illustrate, in an alternative embodiment, the steps 10 for cutting a primary shape using a punch. Preferred embodiments of the invention

The method according to the invention is intended to produce figurines that can be used to decorate various supports, such as a fir tree, a wall, a ceiling, etc. Depending on the type of support used, the size of the figurine can vary from a few centimeters to several tens of centimeters.

According to the invention, the figurines are made of a previously flattened dough 1 to form a sheet. The dough 1 can be spread by hand, using a rolling pin, a bottle, or a glass, etc. The thickness of the dough sheet 1 thus formed may be between 0.2 mm and 20 mm, preferably between 0.5 mm and 10 mm, depending on the size desired for the figure. The paste 1 is preferably self-hardening so that the figurine is ultimately rigid, and may optionally require a heating step to initiate and / or accelerate the hardening. Different types of pasta 1 can be used, such as a modeling clay, a salt dough, a bread dough, or clay. As illustrated in FIGS. 3a to 3c, the primary shapes 11 are advantageously cut out of the dough 1, previously flattened, by means of cutters 2. These can have variously shaped contours. to be able to create the desired primary forms 11. More generally, several die cutters 2 having different contours are used so that the cut primary shapes do not all have the same outline. Although the use of die cutters 2 is preferred since they allow easy and rapid cutting of the primary forms 11 by a greater number of people, especially by young children, it is however possible to perform the cutting. in another way, such as by combining a stencil for drawing the desired shape, and a blade for cutting said shape. Thus, in FIG. 3a, the flattened paste 1 is deposited on a stable support 15 so as to be able to apply the punch 2 (FIG. 3b). Once the cutter 2 has been removed, the cut primary shape 11 is ready to be used to form the figurine. This cutting step is repeated by the user using the different cutters 2 so as to obtain the primary shapes 11 having different contours necessary for the realization of the figurine.

Figures 1a to 1d schematize various steps for making a figurine 14 using primary shapes only. In Figure 1a, three primary shapes 11, 12, 13 obtained in the manner previously described, are shown. They may have simple contours, such as a circle 11, a square, a rectangle, a triangle, and so on. They may also have more complex contours such as the primary shape 12 which represents, for example, a beard or a cap when it is turned 180 °, or a collar of clothing. This shape 12 has a body 12a and two ends 12b, 12c resembling commas that can evoke wings. The primary form 13 is in the form of a triangle which is reminiscent of the shape of a fir tree and whose base is serrated and / or fluted.

3033525 7 Figures la to Id illustrate a creative process for producing a figurine 14 having the shape of an angel. However, this is not limiting and gives the user the freedom to create any figurine according to his desires and / or ideas. In FIG. 1b, the primary shapes 11, 12, 13 are combined with each other to form the figurine 14. Thus, the primary shape 11, defining the head of the figurine 14, will be attached to the primary form 13, representing the body. The shape 12 is then glued on the front or rear of the body 13 to represent the arms or wings of the figurine 14. The primary forms 11, 12, 13 are attached to each other by simply pressing the dough 1 to create a join. However, they can be secured by applying a point of glue at the connection or with fastening elements of the staple type, this method of attachment allowing, if necessary, to articulate the primary forms 11, 12 The figurine 14 thus formed can be decorated by adding for example a mouth 15 (Figure 1c) and / or eyes 16 (Figure 1d). The eyes may be in the form of self-adhesive pellets, pins, staples, etc. In the same way, the mouth 15 may be a simple line made in the dough before hardening or an added decoration after the creation of the figurine 14. In the latter case, the fixing means on the figurine 14 are similar to those described. for the eyes 16.

The method described with reference to FIGS. 1a to 1d is relatively simple and comprises only steps for assembling primary shapes and possibly decorating steps. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 2a to 2e, the method according to the invention comprises more complex steps.

Thus, the figurine 30 results from the assembly and combination of primary forms 3033525 -8 21, 22, 23, 24 and secondary forms 22a, 22b, 23a from said primary forms 21, 22, 23, 24. On Figure 2a, four distinct primary forms 21, 22, 23, 24 are shown. In the same way as for the primary forms 11, 12, 13 described above, they may have simple contours, for example a circle 21, 24, or more complex outlines such as for the primary forms 22, 23. The primary forms 21 and 24 are similar but have dimensions that differentiate them. Thus, the circle 24 having the largest diameter makes it possible to form the body of the figurine 30, while the smaller circle 21 defines its head. Figure 2b illustrates an example of folding to create a secondary shape 23a from the primary shape 23 by folding it along a longitudinal x axis. This axis x is perpendicular to the sagittal plane of the primary form 23 and is in the same plane as the latter. It is preferably positioned at half height of the primary form 23, but can be in any position. The x-axis divides the primary form 23 into a lower part 231 and an upper part 232. During folding, the lower part 231 is folded over the upper part 232 by rotating 180 ° about the x-axis. In Figure 2b, the rotation is performed so as to fold the portion 231 on the front face of the portion 232. In practice, the user can decide to fold the part 231 is on the front or on the back side 231. Once folded down, the lower part 231 can be held by exerting a simple pressure so as to form a join between the two pieces of dough 1. However, fixing means can also be used, as for example example a glue point or staples. This folding step thus makes it possible to form the secondary form 23a in the form of a cap comprising a pointed tip formed by the upper part 232 and a headband 30 consisting of the folded part 231.

In FIG. 2c, the primary shapes 22 are cut to create several secondary shapes 22a, 22b which can then be assembled so as to create the figurine 30.The primary form 22 is similar to the form 12 described above and has a body and two ends 22c, 22d. Thus, in FIG. 2c, once the primary shape 22 has been cut along a median longitudinal axis y, the secondary shapes 22a, 22b created may for example be used to represent the arms 22a of the figurine 30, the ends 22c, 22d being shaped commas defining the hands. The secondary shapes 22b may also be turned up to represent the shoes of the figure 30. In the appended FIG. 2c, the y-axis corresponds to the axis of symmetry of the primary form 22. However, in practice this It can be placed in any position, thus allowing the user to form the desired secondary shapes 22a, 22b which are not necessarily symmetrical.

The secondary forms 22a, 22b are associated with the primary form 24 defining the body of the figure 30. The head represented by the primary form 21, is surmounted by a cap made by the secondary form 23a. The figure 30 also has a beard created by the primary shape 22 and stuck on the shape 21. In this way, the user can create a figurine 30 evoking a Santa Claus.

The various shapes 22a, 22b, 24, 21, 23a, 22 are attached to each other in the same manner as previously described. They can be associated by exerting a simple pressure to form a seam, or by using fastening means such as glue or staples.

These folding and redrawing steps can be performed freely by the user. In Figure 2c, the redecoupage of the primary form 22 is performed using a blade, a knife, a cutter C, or any other cutting tool suitable for the skilled person. However, as described in FIGS. 4a to 4c, the user can create fingerprints 5 in the form of lines. These cavities 5 are created during the cutting of the primary forms 11 and may for example be straight, curved, circle-shaped, or square-shaped. When cutting a primary shape 11, an impression 5 can be made. Preferably, it is performed using a pusher 3 which has a relief 4 (Figure 4b). This pusher 3 has an inner face 3a on which is the relief 4, and an outer face 3b. The impression 5 is made in the paste 1, by applying pressure on the outer face 3b. This can be exercised by hand or with the help of utensils such as a hammer. The pusher 3 may also include a handle 6 allowing the user to exert pressure more easily and more uniformly on the dough 1. For this, the pusher 3 has a contour similar to that of the punch 2 with which he cooperates. Thus, when it is used, it is easily slid into the punch 2 and makes it possible to exert a uniform pressure on the whole of the primary form 11.

The relief 4 may be in the form of a continuous line or a dotted line. Its section may be triangular, square, or any other format suitable for the skilled person. The height of the relief 4 depends on the thickness of the dough 1 and can vary from 0.2 mm to 10 mm. The impression 5 left by the relief 4 is in the form of a line of lesser thickness in the dough 1 and makes it possible to delimit the x and / or y axes. In the case of a folding, the line of lesser thickness facilitates the folding whereas in the case of a redecoupage, the imprint 5 also serves as a guide for the cutting tool C.

A manual showing, on examples, fold and / or cutting lines x, y on primary shapes 11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24 may be used by the user. This manual includes schematic representations of each of the previously-described primary forms 11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24 on which the folding and / or cutting lines are shown which will be used to create the secondary forms. 22a, 22b, 23a. This manual may also contain schematic representations showing assembly examples of the primary forms 11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24 and secondary 22a, 22b, 23a so as to form the figures 14, 30. The method may have additional decorative steps before and / or after the joining of the primary shapes 11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24 and / or secondary 22a, 22b, 23a. These steps preferably take place after the drying of the dough 1. The drying time varies according to the type of dough 1 and the thickness used to make the figure 14, 30. It can be between 15 minutes and 12 hours. However, certain types of decorations may be made before drying, such as the addition of false mustaches, hair, hat, etc. FIGS. 1d, 2d and 2e illustrate examples of decorations such as eyes 16, 29, mouth 15, mustaches 27, nose 26, or shirt buttons 28. Apart from the decorations shown in FIGS. appended, the user can for example, add glitter, stickers, magnets, etc. The paste 1 can also be painted, colored, varnished ... This feature allows the user to use his creativity to create the desired decorative object.

In addition, the figure 14, 30 may have a hooking means 7 for securing it to the support. This attachment means 7 may be a suspension means, such as a raffia strand or an elastic. It can also be in other forms, such as a hook or a magnet.

The arrangement of the various elements and / or means and / or steps of the invention, in the embodiments described above, should not be understood as requiring such an arrangement in all implementations. In any event, it will be understood that various modifications can be made to these elements and / or means and / or steps, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. In particular: the number of primary shapes 11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24 used to create the figure 14, 30 can vary, the number of die cutters 2 used in the method can vary from one figurine 14, 30 to the other, the duration of the drying time can be greater than 12 hours, the type of dough 1 used can vary, - the user can use different means of decorations 16, 27 , 28, 29 to manufacture the desired figure 14, 30, the type of support on which the figurine 14, 30 can be of different kinds, the type of pusher 3 can vary.

Claims (9)

REVENDICATIONS1. A method of creating a figurine comprising the steps of: - flattening a dough (1) to form a sheet of 0.2 mm to 20 mm thick, - cutting several primary forms (11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24) so that they do not all have the same contour, characterized in that said method comprises the following steps consisting in: - folding and / or redrawing some of these primary forms (11, 12, 13 , 21, 22, 23, 24, 25) according to predefined lines (x, y) materialized and / or fictitious so as to obtain secondary forms (22a, 22b, 23a), which secondary forms (22a, 22b, 23a) have contours different from those of the primary forms (11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24), - combining the primary forms (11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24) and the secondary forms ( 22a, 22b, 23a) so as to produce the figurine (14, 30). 2. Creation method according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a step of cutting several primary shapes (11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24) with the aid of die cutters ( 2). 3. Creation method according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that it comprises a step for forming at least one impression (5) on the primary form (11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24), which footprint (5) forms a fold line and / or cutting. 4. Method according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it comprises a step of cutting a primary shape (22) defining a beard or a cap having a body (12a) in a half circle and comma-shaped ends (12b, 12c), and a step of cutting the primary shape at a longitudinal medial axis (y), so as to form secondary shapes (22a, 22b) defining feet and / or arms. 3033525 - 14 - 5. Method according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it comprises a step of folding a primary shape (23) defining a triangle having a toothed base and / or grooved, and a step of folding the primary shape (23) at a longitudinal axis (x) so as to form a secondary shape (23a) defining a cap. 6. Method according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it consists in using a self-hardening paste (1) to form the primary forms (11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24) and the secondary forms (22a, 22b, 23a). 10 7. Method according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it comprises at least one step of decorating the figurine (14, 30) of adding decorative elements (16, 27, 28, 29) the figurine (14, 30), which elements (16, 27, 28, 29) are selected from a list comprising flakes, stickers, magnets, knots, threads, 8. Method according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it comprises a step of equipping the figurine (14, 30) with a hooking means (7), which means (7) is adapted for fixing said figurine (14, 30) on a support. 9. An assembly for carrying out the method according to claim 1 comprising: a dough (1), dies (2) having different contours, a manual showing, on examples, lines (x, y) folding and / or cutting on the primary forms (11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24). 30