With their adorable designs and quirky personalities, the characters from the beloved animated series Gravity Falls have captured the hearts of fans around the world. Now, you can bring the magic of Gravity Falls into your crafting projects with these easy-to-follow instructions on how to make tiny Gravity Falls characters. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner, you’ll find this guide accessible and enjoyable. So, gather your materials, unleash your creativity, and let’s dive into the wonderful world of Gravity Falls.
To begin, you’ll need a few basic materials including polymer clay in various colors, a craft knife, a rolling pin, and a toothpick or skewer. For the first character, Dipper Pines, start by creating a small ball of flesh-colored clay. Roll it into an oval shape and flatten it slightly for the head. Next, create two smaller balls for the eyes and a thin strip for the mouth. Attach these pieces to the head and use a toothpick to create indentations for the nostrils. For the body, roll out a small sausage shape and attach it to the head. Add arms and legs by rolling out four thin strips and shaping them appropriately.
Once you’ve mastered the basics, you can experiment with different characters and poses. For example, to create Mabel Pines, simply change the hair color and add a few extra details, such as earrings and a headband. To make Grunkle Stan, use a darker shade of skin clay and add a mustache. The possibilities are endless, so let your imagination run wild and create your own miniature Gravity Falls world. These tiny characters are not only fun to make but also make wonderful gifts for fans of the show. So, grab your polymer clay and start crafting today!
Crafting Mini Dipper and Mabel
Materials:
- Polymer clay in skin, brown, black, white, red, and yellow
- Toothpicks
- Small paintbrush
- Acrylic paint in black, brown, white, and red
- Clear gloss varnish
- Paperclips
Instructions:
Dipper:
1. To make Dipper, start by rolling out a small ball of skin-colored clay
into a cone shape. This will be the base of his body.
2. Next, roll out a long, thin coil of brown clay for his hair and
attach it to the top of the cone. Use a toothpick to create small indentations
in the hair to give it some texture.
3. For Dipper’s arms and legs, roll out four thin coils of skin-colored clay.
Attach two to the bottom of the body for the legs and two to the sides for
the arms. Use a toothpick to create hands and feet by gently pressing
down on the ends of the coils.
4. To make Dipper’s hat, roll out a thin sheet of brown clay and cut out
a circle. Fold the circle in half and attach it to Dipper’s head. Use a toothpick
to create a small brim around the hat.
5. For the finishing touches, paint Dipper’s eyes black, his nose brown,
and his mouth red. You can also add details like his birthmark and freckles
using a small paintbrush.
Sculpting Soos and Wendy
To create the characters Soos and Wendy from the TV show Gravity Falls, you will need polymer clay in various colors, a sculpting tool, and a toothpick. Follow these instructions to start your sculptures.
Soos
1. Start by creating the body. Roll a large ball of brown clay into a pear shape. Push the narrow end of the pear shape to create Soos’s beak-like nose. Use the sculpting tool to carve the details of his eyes and mouth.
2. Roll four small balls of brown clay for the legs. Flatten the balls and shape them into sausage-like forms. Attach the legs to the body, two on each side.
3. Create the arms by rolling two more large balls of brown clay. Shape the balls into slightly curved sausage forms. Attach the arms to the sides of the body.
4. For the hat, roll out a thin sheet of black clay. Cut a circle the size of Soos’s head and another circle slightly smaller. Attach the smaller circle to the center of the larger circle to create the brim. Place the hat on Soos’s head.
Wendy
1. Create the body by rolling a large ball of peach clay into a teardrop shape. Use the sculpting tool to carve the details of her eyes, mouth, and nose.
2. Roll two small balls of peach clay for the arms. Shape the balls into slightly curved sausage forms. Attach the arms to the sides of the body.
3. For the legs, roll two long, thin sausages of peach clay. Bend the sausages in the middle to create the knees. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.
4. Create the hair by rolling out a thin sheet of brown clay. Cut a circle the size of Wendy’s head and attach it to the top of her head. Shape the clay into a ponytail or create a bun.
5. For the clothes, roll out a thin sheet of blue clay. Cut out a shirt shape and attach it to Wendy’s body. Cut out a pair of pants from green clay and attach them to her legs.
Shaping Stan and Ford
To create the iconic twins, Stan and Ford, start by forming the body. Roll out a small piece of black clay into a thin, elongated shape for the body. Create a smaller piece of gray clay and form it into a teardrop shape for the head. Attach the head to the body with a small amount of water.
For Stan’s fez, mold a small piece of red clay into a fez shape. Add a thin strip of black clay around the brim. For Ford’s hat, create a rectangular shape from dark green clay. Add a flat, circular piece of white clay to the top as the brim. Attach both hats to the heads with water.
Creating Details and Personality
Bring these characters to life by meticulously crafting their distinct features. For Stan, use a toothpick to create small indentations for his eyes and mouth. Add a tiny piece of white clay to his left eye for a characteristic wink. Next, shape two small pieces of gray clay into his mustache and eyebrows and attach them with water.
For Ford, create small indentations for his eyes and add a tiny piece of white clay to his right eye as well. Give him a small nose and a slightly furrowed brow using gray clay. To complete Ford’s look, shape a brown beard and attach it to his face with water.
| Stan’s Features | Ford’s Features |
|---|---|
| Winking left eye | Piercing right eye |
| Gray mustache and eyebrows | Small nose and furrowed brow |
| Brown beard |
Building the Mystery Shack
The Mystery Shack is a crucial location in Gravity Falls, and building a miniature version can add to the fun. Here’s how to do it:
Materials:
- Cardboard
- Craft knife
- Ruler
- Glue
- Paint
- Toothpicks or skewers
- Optional: small decorations
Steps:
1. Craft the Shack’s Walls:
Cut out two rectangular pieces of cardboard to form the shack’s front and back panels. Cut out another two trapezoidal pieces for the sides, ensuring a 90-degree angle at the top where the roof will connect. Glue the side panels to the front and back panels.
2. Create the Roof:
Cut out a triangular piece of cardboard for the roof. Mark the center point at the base, which will align with the ridge of the walls. Glue the roof piece to the top of the walls, ensuring the ridge is equidistant from the front and back.
3. Enhance with Details:
Use toothpicks or skewers to attach decorative accents to the exterior of the shack. This could include windows, a door with a tiny handle, or even a weathervane on the roof. Paint the shack in its iconic brown and yellow color scheme.
4. Create a Rotating Sign:
Cut out a small rectangular piece of cardboard and write “Mystery Shack” on it. Attach the sign to a toothpick or skewer and insert it into a hole poked in the front panel near the roof. Use a small piece of tape to secure the toothpick, allowing the sign to rotate when gently pushed.
Miniaturizing Bill Cipher
Bill Cipher is a powerful demon with a distinctive appearance, making it challenging to recreate in miniature form. Here are some tips on how to capture his essence while scaling him down:
1. Base Figure: Start with a small, round base figure for Bill’s body. This could be a wooden bead or a smooth pebble.
2. Triangle Head: Create a miniature version of Bill’s iconic triangle head using yellow clay or felt. Use a sharp object to draw the black lines and pupil.
3. Tuxedo and Bow Tie: Wrap the base figure with black fabric to create Bill’s tuxedo. Add a small red bow tie to complete the outfit.
4. Arms and Hands: Shape two small yellow rectangles for Bill’s arms. Attach them to the body with a small amount of glue. Then, create miniature black hands with white gloves.
5. Wings and Eyes: Bill’s wings and eyes are key features that make him recognizable. To create the wings, use black felt or fabric and cut out two small triangles. For the eyes, paint two small black circles onto yellow dots and attach them to the head.
| Material | Method |
|---|---|
| Yellow clay or felt | Shape into a triangle for the head |
| Black fabric | Wrap around the body for the tuxedo |
| Black felt or fabric | Cut out two small triangles for the wings |
| Yellow dots and black paint | Paint small black circles onto yellow dots for the eyes |
Crafting Gnome Chompsky
Gnome Chompsky is a minuscule yet memorable character from the beloved animated series Gravity Falls. To capture his peculiar charm in miniature, follow these meticulous steps:
1. Gather Your Materials:
| Item |
|---|
| Polymer clay (red, brown, black, white) |
| Sculpting tools (toothpick, needle, wire) |
| Clear glaze |
| Small paintbrush |
| Patience (optional) |
2. Form the Body:
Roll a small ball of red clay for the body. Use your sculpting tools to shape it into a squat, slightly curved form.
3. Create the Head:
Roll a smaller ball of red clay for the head. Use a needle or toothpick to indent the eyes and mouth, and a wire to create the antenna.
4. Attach the Parts:
Carefully attach the head to the body using a dab of water or glue. Smooth out any seams.
5. Detail the Features:
Add small dots of brown clay for the eyes and pupils, and a thin strip of black clay for the mustache. Use white clay to highlight the teeth and claws.
6. Add the Finishing Touches:
Bake the figurine according to the polymer clay manufacturer’s instructions. Once cooled, apply a clear glaze to seal and protect the surface. Use a small paintbrush to paint the eyes with black acrylic paint, and the mustache with reddish-brown.
With each meticulous step, your miniature Gnome Chompsky will come to life, embodying the whimsical essence of Gravity Falls in the palm of your hand.
Creating Tad Strange
1. Head
Start with a small ball of clay. Roll it into an oval shape and flatten the top slightly. Use a small tool to poke two small holes for the eyes and a slightly larger hole for the mouth.
2. Body
Roll out a piece of clay into a thin, rectangular shape. Wrap it around the head, creating a small body. Use a small tool to create a small indentation for the neck.
3. Arms
Roll out two small pieces of clay into thin, snake-like shapes. Bend them at the elbows and attach them to the body.
4. Legs
Roll out two more small pieces of clay into thin, snake-like shapes. Bend them at the knees and attach them to the body. Use a small tool to create small indentions for the feet.
5. Hair
Roll out a small piece of clay into a thin, flat shape. Cut out a small, triangular-shaped piece for the bangs and attach it to the top of the head. Use a small tool to create small holes for the sideburns.
6. Eyes
Roll out two tiny balls of white clay and insert them into the holes for the eyes. Use a small tool to create tiny black pupils.
7. Details
Use a small tool to create small indentions for the nostrils, eyebrows, and chin. Use a toothpick to create small lines for the wrinkles on the forehead. Cut out a small piece of red clay for the tongue and insert it into the mouth.
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Clay | 1 small ball |
| Toothpicks | 1 |
| Small tool (e.g., sculpting needle) | 1 |
| Water (optional) | Small amount |
Modeling Pacifica Northwest
Pacifica is a blonde, blue-eyed girl with a rich and privileged upbringing. She is often seen wearing designer clothes and accessories, and she has a snobby and condescending attitude. To model Pacifica, you will need:
- Blonde yarn
- Blue felt
- Pink felt
- White felt
- Black felt
- Brown felt
- Yellow felt
- Orange felt
- Red felt
- Green felt
- Purple felt
- Gold felt
- Silver felt
- White glue
- Scissors
Body:
To make Pacifica’s body, start by cutting out an oval shape from yellow felt. This will be the base of the body. Next, cut out a smaller oval shape from orange felt and glue it to the center of the yellow oval. This will be the torso. Then, cut out two small circles from pink felt and glue them to the torso for the arms. Finally, cut out two small rectangles from white felt and glue them to the torso for the legs.
Head:
To make Pacifica’s head, start by cutting out a circle from white felt. This will be the base of the head. Next, cut out a smaller circle from blonde yarn and glue it to the center of the white circle. This will be the hair. Then, cut out two small circles from blue felt and glue them to the head for the eyes. Finally, cut out a small triangle from black felt and glue it to the head for the nose. Cut out a small line from red felt to be the mouth.
Clothes:
To make Pacifica’s clothes, you will need to cut out the following pieces from the appropriate colors of felt:
| Piece | Color |
|---|---|
| Skirt | Pink |
| Shirt | White |
| Jacket | Blue |
| Scarf | Green |
| Headband | Gold |
Once you have cut out all of the pieces, you can glue them together to assemble Pacifica’s clothes.
Sculpting Robbie Valentino
To sculpt Robbie Valentino, start by shaping a small ball of clay for his head. Then, create a smaller ball for his neck and attach it to the head. Shape two thin rolls of clay for his arms and attach them to his shoulders. Form two tiny balls for his hands and attach them to the end of his arms.
For Robbie’s legs, create two thin rolls of clay and attach them to his hips. Shape two tiny balls for his feet and attach them to the end of his legs. Create a small piece of clay for his nose and attach it to his face. Add two small balls of clay for his eyes and a thin strip of clay for his mouth.
To create Robbie’s hair, shape a small ball of clay and flatten it into a thin disc. Attach the disc to the top of his head and gently smooth out the edges. Finally, add small details such as his eyebrows, pupils, and freckles to complete the sculpture.
Tips for Sculpting Robbie Valentino
* Use a toothpick or small sculpting tool to create details such as his eyebrows, pupils, and freckles.
* If the clay becomes too dry, add a small amount of water and knead it until it becomes pliable again.
* Allow the sculpture to dry completely before painting it.
* Use a variety of colors to paint Robbie’s clothes and accessories.
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Clay | Small amount |
| Toothpick or small sculpting tool | Optional |
| Paint | As needed |
Assembling the Entire Cast
10. Dipper Pines
Dipper is a 12-year-old boy who is curious, adventurous, and always looking for a mystery to solve. He is the main character of the show and is often seen wearing a blue cap with a pine tree on it.
To make Dipper, you will need:
- A yellow pipe cleaner
- A blue pipe cleaner
- A black pipe cleaner
- A red pipe cleaner
- A small piece of paper
- A pair of scissors
Instructions:
1. Take the yellow pipe cleaner and bend it in half.
2. Take the blue pipe cleaner and wrap it around the top of the yellow pipe cleaner, forming a hat.
3. Take the black pipe cleaner and cut it into two pieces. Use one piece to form Dipper’s hair and the other piece to form his eyebrows.
4. Take the red pipe cleaner and cut it into a small piece. Use this piece to form Dipper’s nose.
5. Draw Dipper’s eyes on the small piece of paper and glue it to the top of the yellow pipe cleaner.
6. Assemble the pieces to form Dipper.
How to Make Tiny Gravity Falls Characters
With a little creativity and some basic materials, you can easily create your own tiny Gravity Falls characters. Here’s how:
- Gather your materials. You will need:
- Polymer clay in various colors
- Modeling tools
- Toothpicks or skewers
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Choose a character to make. Start with a simple character like Dipper or Mabel. Once you get the hang of it, you can try making more complex characters.
- Roll out the polymer clay. Roll out a thin sheet of clay in the base color of your character. Cut out the basic shape of the character’s body.
- Add details. Use modeling tools to add details to the character’s body, such as eyes, nose, mouth, hair, and clothes.
- Bake the character. Preheat your oven to the temperature recommended by the clay manufacturer. Place the character on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for the recommended time.
- Cool the character. Once the character is baked, let it cool completely before handling it.
People Also Ask
How big should the characters be?
The size of your characters is up to you. However, if you want to make characters that are proportional to the characters in the show, you should aim for a height of about 1 inch.
What kind of clay should I use?
There are many different types of polymer clay available. For beginners, I recommend using a soft, easy-to-work-with clay such as Sculpey III or Fimo.
How can I make the characters stand up?
To make your characters stand up, you can use a toothpick or skewer to insert into the bottom of their feet. You can then bend the toothpick or skewer to create a stand.
