13 fun DIY foil crafts

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

A vase, flower or bird - even children can make all this.

Wall decor

This foil craft is suitable for those who want to decorate the wall, but do not like paintings and photographs.

What is needed

• Foil;
• cocktail tubes (21 pcs.);
• thick cardboard;
• ruler;
• compass;
• scissors;
• black paint;
• brush;
• glue gun;
• silver self-adhesive rhinestones.

How to do

Take a compass and measure it 4 cm on a ruler. This is the radius of the circle that you want to draw on the cardboard.

Draw another shape of the same size and cut out both details.

Cover the circles with black paint. Let the blanks dry.

Take cocktail straws. Cut off everyone's long section, which is under the fold.

Cut seven parts in half. You should have 14 short and 14 long pieces.

Glue the tubes along the edge of one circle, alternating pieces of different sizes.

Shred a sheet of foil. Blanks can be of different shapes and sizes. The main thing is that they are pointed and resemble shards of glass.

Glue small details to the second black circle.

Secure the workpiece to the tube structure.

Make 28 circles out of cardboard. The radius of each is 1 cm. Wrap all parts in foil.

Glue the blanks to the ends of the tubes.

Fix self-adhesive rhinestones along the length of the tubes on the front side. Place decorations wherever you like best.

All the details are in the video:

What other options are there

Here you will find two ways to decorate your wall with foil and mirrors:

This is an option for those who want to see palm trees every day:

And this is a bird made of foil using the applique technique:

Another way to decorate a room with foil feathers:

Flower

If you don't like watching fresh flowers wither, there is a way out. Decorate the interior with foil roses, which will delight the eye for much longer.

What is needed

• Foil;
• foil bakeware;
• glue gun;
• forceps;
• scissors;
• newspaper (optional);
• gold spray paint (optional).

How to do

Cut the edges from the baking tins.

Make six cuts on the sides of each cup. They must be equidistant from each other.

Spread the blanks so that they look like flowers.

Make cuts between the "petals" on all the details. On two blanks, they should be deep, on the rest - smaller.

Give the rectangles a petal shape. To do this, their outer edges must be slightly rounded with scissors.

Roll a dense ball out of ordinary foil. Glue it to the center of the blank with deep cuts.

Use tongs to fold back three folds on each petal. So you need to do with all the blanks.

Glue the petals to the balloon. You will get the middle of the bud.

You need to do the same with the rest of the details. Fasten them to the bottom of the workpiece one after the other. First fix the second part with deep cuts, then all the rest with small ones.

If you don't like the silver version of the craft, cover the rose with gold spray paint. Place the flower on the newspaper first. This will help not to dirty everything around.

You can see the whole process of creating a flower here:

What other options are there

Try to weave a flower from foil:

Volumetric star

If you want to decorate the room with stars, take your time to run to the store for souvenirs. Try to create a craft yourself. It's simple.

What is needed

• Cardboard;
• foil;
• glue gun;
• pencil;
• scissors;
• paper.

How to do

In any way convenient for you, draw two five-pointed stars on the cardboard. Cut out the blanks.

Take one shape. Make folds in the center of the rays and between them. This will give the detail a convex shape.

Crumple slightly and then straighten the sheet of foil. This will create the texture.

Place the star on the foil. Make cuts in the sheet between the beams.

Wrap the piece with foil.

Do the same with the second piece of cardboard. Place a crumpled piece of paper inside one star.

Glue the blanks together so that the convex sides remain outside.

To get it right, check out the video:

Spider

A foil spider is ideal for crafts with children. Creating a figurine will not take long, and the result will please.

What is needed

• Foil;
• scissors.

How to do

From a sheet of foil, make five short rectangles. You can use scissors for this.

Twist each piece into a stick. These will be the legs and antennae of the spider.

Cut a square shape out of the foil. Don't try to achieve perfect proportions. From the workpiece, you need to form an oval, flattened in the center. The head will turn out.

Make a large rectangle out of the foil. With its upper part, wrap the oval of the head, and form a flat "tail" from the rest of the material.

Place the sticks on the ponytail.

Fold the tail in half. Blanks for paws and antennae should be inside the structure.

Spread the sticks apart. Bend the ends of the parts down. Those that will be near the head, shorten with scissors.

If you have any questions, watch the detailed video instructions:

Bird

Use this adorable craft as a decoration or gift to someone. You will not go wrong with any option.

What is needed

• Foil;
• sequins;
• artificial long and short feathers;
• two flat brushes;
• Cup;
• water;
• PVA glue;
• white paper napkin;
• toothpick;
• glue gun;
• gray plasticine;
• tweezers;
• paper;
• hair fixation spray;
• self-adhesive rhinestones;
• black beads (2 pcs.).

How to do

Take a large sheet of foil. Crumple it into a loose oval. Then, squeezing the material tightly, form a short neck and round head on one side of the shape. On the other side of the body, make a clip to form a ponytail. Press the entire workpiece from above to the table. This will flatten the bottom and the figure will be stable.

Wrap the resulting part with one layer of foil.

Pour some water into a glass, add PVA glue and stir everything with a brush. Tear the napkin into large pieces, dip them in the solution and wrap the bird's body.

Break off the short tip of a toothpick. Form a small flat triangle out of gray plasticine and place it on a toothpick. Pierce the head with the second tip. You will get a beak.

Pour the glitter onto a piece of paper. Place the craft on the tweezers. Apply PVA glue to it with a brush.

Using a clean, dry brush, scoop up the glitter and sprinkle it on the bird. To help the jewelry hold better, cover the craft with hairspray.

Take the glue gun. Fasten long feathers on the back of the workpiece, short on the sides. This will show you a curvy tail and wings. Fix the rhinestones at the base of the wings.

Attach the beads to your head so that you get the eyes. If the parts are difficult to grip with your fingers, use tweezers.

The full version of the master class can be viewed here:

Vase

You can't find a foil vase in a store, so make it yourself. The only drawback of the craft is that you cannot pour water into it. But you can put rye, dried flowers or paper flowers inside.

What is needed

• Foil;
• ruler;
• paper napkin;
• cardboard;
• paper towel roll;
• glue gun;
• pencil;
• scissors.

How to do

Divide the foil sheet first into rectangles, then into many squares. It is not necessary to use scissors at this stage. On one side, press the material with a ruler, on the other - tear it off with your hands.

Tear the paper napkin into small pieces. Take one at a time and wrap the prepared foil in two layers, forming balls.

Place the sleeve on the cardboard and circle. The resulting circle needs to be cut out.

Glue the part to the bushing so that the hole is covered. This is the bottom.

Apply a small bead of glue to the workpiece and gradually fix the rows of balls in a circle.

Cover the entire outside of the vase with small pieces. This can take a long time. Take breaks if necessary. When finished, let the craft dry thoroughly.

In order not to skip the steps, take a look at the video instruction:

What other options are there

This workshop shows you how to make a vase that you can pour water into: