How to Make a Figurine Out of Foil

Last Updated: January 31, 2021

Have you ever thought about modeling with foil? If you want to make some figurines to decorate your room or give as a gift, here's a cool way to do it!

Steps

1
Prepare. Gather all the supplies you'll need, and make sure you have somewhere to work where you can make a bit of a mess.
2
Make a skeleton for your figurine. Break the phosphorus tips of the matchsticks and glue them together like a skeleton. This would need approximately 6 sticks at most.

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3
Glue the sticks together. Let the glue dry.
4
Cut some strips of aluminum foil. You'll need smaller strips so that you can mould them around the skeleton easily.
5
Wrap the aluminum foil tightly along the contours of the skeleton. Create layers to add more volume.
6
Make the head. Fix the thermocol/polystyrene ball at the 'neck' of your figurine and cover it with foil, too.
7
Brush glue all over the figurine.
8
Add the figurine's "skin." Cut the blotting paper into strips and wrap them around the body until it is completely covered.
9
Apply more watered down glue and repeat the blotting paper wrapping at least twice more.
10
Let the figurine dry or, if you are in a hurry, blow dry it. It may seem like a crazy idea but it works.
11
Paint or decorate your figurine as you wish. Make sure all the glue is dry first. Consider using tribal colours for a neat effect!
12
Voila! Your little man is ready.
13
Be creative and have fun with it.

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Community Q&A

Question

Can I use popsicle sticks?

Community Answer

Sure! Your figure might end up being a little oddly shaped, but it will work.

Warnings

Handle it carefully when the glue is wet.

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Be careful with matches even if they are not lit.

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