Simple Aluminum Foil Flower Art Idea For Kids
Are you looking for an inexpensive art process that kids love? Use our easy step-by-step guide to learn how to make an embossed aluminum flower art project today!
We love how permanent markers on tin foil can look. Over the years, we have done all sorts of designs and projects with this technique, and we know kids love creating colorful designs.
Get inspired with these are tin foil art ideas like our fun Picasso portraits, foil heart art, or even a cool tin foil Christmas tree.
Why You Will Love This Art Project
Supplies You’ll Need
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Notes About Art Materials*
- You can use bottled glue or hot glue. If using bottle glue, we recommend using Glue-All as it holds its form more than regular school glue.
- For large groups, we skip the hot glue and use bottled glue. The results still work well.
- We used this brand of aluminum foil because it was what we had on hand.
- If using a hot glue gun, monitor children and help them complete this step.
- If you do not like the texture of the cardboard, find a smoother board to work on.
Creating Embossed Flower Art
Step 1: Create A Design In Glue
We recommend drawing your flower on the cardboard with glue right away. If children sketch a design first, they add too much detail, making it harder to trace with hot or regular glue.
Step 2: Let The Glue Dry
If you are using hot glue, you can move on to the next steps quickly. If you do this with regular glue, you may need to wait overnight for the glue lines to dry completely.
Step 3: Cover The Cardboard With Aluminum Foil
- Cover the side with the raised glue first.
- Rub the designs carefully.
- Wrap the edges around the cardboard once all the relief desings are shown.
Step 4: Add Color
Use your creativity to add colors in fun ways to your aluminum foil flower design.
Optional: Use Rubbing Alcohol or Paint Markers
Add a little rubbing alcohol on a Q-tip to Sharpies and aluminum foil for a cool effect. We did that in the background to get a more watercolor look.
We also added little details with Posca pens (just for fun).
Tips
- Be careful not to push too hard with the markers or your fingers. You do not want the tin foil to rip.
- Some artists like to get extra relief by using regular glue and yarn instead of just glue.
- You can experiment with rubbing alcohol on your permanent markers for an excellent blending effect.
- Be careful not to smudge the wet marker while you are coloring.
- Duller marker tips may work better. Be careful not to push too hard when coloring.
- You could add details with paint markers or even acrylic paint.
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We know your children will love creating these creative tin foil flowers. The best part is that every project will always be different and unique. No cookie cutter projects here!
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Easy Embossed Aluminum Foil Flower Art
Equipment
- 1 Pair Of Scissors
Supplies
- 1 piece of Cardboard ours are 5" x 6"
- Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil
- Permanent Markers
- Hot Glue and Glue Gun
- Elmer's Glue All
- Rubbing Alcohol optional
- Gold Paint Marker optional
- Posca Paint Pens optional
Instructions
- Draw your flower design on a piece of cardboard with glue or hot glue.
- Let the glue fully dry.
- Cover the cardboard drawing with aluminum foil.
- Press the aluminum foil over the raised design carefully.
- Fold the edges of the foil around the back.
- Use colored permanent markers to design your tin foil art.
- Optional: use rubbing alcohol on a Q-tip to blend marker colors together.
Notes
- Be careful not to push too hard with the markers or your fingers. You do not want the tin foil to rip.
- You can experiment with rubbing alcohol on your permanent markers for an excellent blending effect.
- Be careful not to smudge the wet marker while you are coloring.
- If you are using rubbing alcohol, use a little on a Q-tip to blend colors. Don’t rub too hard or you will remove the color.