Can Sculptures Contents: Equipment Building the Armature Adding the Panels Examples of Work

Can Sculptures Aluminium Cans Wire (including coloured for decoration) Equipment 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!!