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!!