CanSculptures

Contents:

•Equipment

•Building the Armature

•Adding the Panels

•Examples of Work

Can SculpturesCan SculpturesEquipment you will need:

• Aluminium Cans• Wire (including coloured for

decoration)

• Scrap washers/Bolts etc…

• Scissors• Wire cutters• Pliers• Masking tape• Small hammer• Hole punch or nail• Wood block• Sandpaper• Stapler

Follow the simple instructions to make

a figure!

Additional equipment:

You may decide you want to use:

Coloured wire,

Beads,

Can ring pulls,

Old broken CD’s,

Coins with holes in.

Almost anything that will enhance your design.

Building the Armature

The armature may be freestanding or fixed to a block.

Building the Armature

The armature may be freestanding or fixed to a heavy block.

Building the Armature

Building the Armature

Twist wire joint firmly to fix – small pliers will help here.

Building the Armature

Add detail – as when drawing, keep referring to source.

Building the Armature

Building the Armature

Adding the Panels

Press paper against armature to make pattern.

Adding the Panels

Cut metal, hold in place and mark any adjustments and holes.

Adding the Panels

Punch holes near edges & bind in place with soft wire.

Adding the Panels

Twist joint tight and neaten.

Adding the Panels

Make patterns and add panels.

Adding the Panels

Continue building up panels.

Adding the Panels

Adding the Panels

Adding the Panels

Adding the Panels

Note: detailing added before fixing.

Adding the Panels

Adding the Panels

Adding the Panels

Once you have mastered the basic techniques your designs can vary…

Be creative!!