Creative Tin Foil People Sculptures
This easy 3-D art project is fun for children of all ages! Grab that aluminum foil and start creating unique people in minutes! My children couldn’t stop making these all afternoon long.
We love simple and easy art activities that can be done with materials you probably already have. This easy sculpture lesson is no exception.
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Supplies You’ll Need
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Famous Artist Inspiration? If you want an Art History tie-in, you could discuss Alberto Giacometti’s sculptures with your students beforehand.
How To Build Tin Foil People
Step 1: Prepare Aluminum Foil
Rip a large square of aluminum foil and fold in half. Draw a line in the bottom section for the legs and 2 lines in the top for the head and arms.
Step 2: Cut The Lines
Carefully cut the lines with scissors.
Step 3: Sculpt Arms
Carefully sculpt one arm by scrunching the foil together. Make sure not to rip the foil.
Step 4: Repeat
Continue sculpting the other arm, legs and head. Bend the tin foil to create a pose or gesture.
Step 5: Add Extra Details & A Base
You can choose to make other details like a ballerina skirt or cap to wrap and attach to your sculpture. Once complete, hot glue a small piece cardboard so your person stands.
Tips
- PROJECT EXTENSION IDEA – Instead of gluing to cardboard, you could glue the tin foil sculpture to a large piece of paper and then trace the shadow.
- ADD LABELS – For younger children, it may be easier to write head, arms and legs on the foil. This will be scrunched up so it will be hidden.
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Tin Foil People Sculptures
Equipment
- 1 Pair Of Scissors
- 1 Permanent Marker
Supplies
- 1 piece of Aluminum Foil large square about 12" x 12"
- 1 small Cardboard Rectangle
- Hot Glue Gun
Instructions
- Fold the aluminum square in half.
- Draw two lines equally spaced 1/3 down from the top and one line on the bottom.
- Cut the lines.
- Scrunch the tin foil to create two arms, a head and legs.
- Create a pose for your tin foil person. Add extra details such as a cap, skirt or accessories.
- Hot glue your sculpture to a small piece of cardboard to make it stand.
Notes
- Be careful not to rip the foil as you are working.
- Labeling the areas for the arms, head and legs may be helpful for younger artists.
- Be creative and try making different poses.