Fun Christmas Foil Art Project For Kids
You don’t always have to use the most expensive materials and supplies to be creative. Our free aluminum foil Christmas tree art lesson will prove just that!
We chose to use a simple Christmas tree as the starting point for this project. You can see above how kids can create totally different designs using this lesson.
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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.
- If using a hot glue gun, monitor children and help them complete this step.
- The project examples you see are on cardboard cut to be 5″ x 6″.
- If you do not like the texture of the cardboard, find a smoother board to work on.
How To Make Tin Foil Art
Step 1: Create A Design In Glue
We recommend drawing your Christmas tree 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: Use Permanent Markers To Color Your Foil Christmas Tree
Use your creativity to add colors in fun ways to your tin foil art.
Tips
- 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.
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We know your children will love creating beautiful tin foil Christmas art projects. Let them have fun making different designs to spread holiday cheer.
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Easy Tin Foil Christmas Tree 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
Instructions
- Draw your simple Christmas tree on a piece of cardboard with glue.
- Let the glue fully dry.
- Cover the Christmas tree drawing with tin foil.
- Press the raised design carefully.
- Fold the edges around the back.
- Use colored permanent markers to design your tin foil art.
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.
