Tin Foil Sculptures

Supplies:

• Aluminium foil (regular kitchen foil is perfect)

• Optional: Pipe cleaners (for extra structure or decoration)

• Optional: Permanent markers (for adding colour)

• Optional: Googly eyes, small pom poms, or felt scraps

• Scissors (for cutting foil if needed)

• A4 paper or cardboard for display/base

Steps:

1. Tear or cut a sheet of foil – around 30–40cm long is a good starting size. Kids can use more as needed.

2. Crumple and shape the foil – Start by loosely crumpling the foil, then gently mould it into a shape. Try:

   • A person

   • An animal (e.g. dog, elephant, bird)

   • A robot

   • A fantasy creature

   • A crown or sculpture of their initials

3. Add detail – Twist to create arms, legs, tails, or wings. Fold small parts for ears, feet, etc.

4. Decorate (optional) – Wrap parts with pipe cleaners, draw on the foil with permanent markers, or glue on googly eyes and felt accessories.

5. Mount or display – Place the sculpture on a piece of paper or cardboard for easy display. Kids can even name their creation and write a short description on the base.

Other Information:

• This is a great open-ended creative activity that encourages imagination and problem solving.

• No glue or drying time required, so it's mess-free and great for all ages.

• Works well as a quiet-time or wind-down craft at the end of a busy day.