Try something a little different by creating your own paper sculptures! A sculpture made from simple shapes is perfect for exploring art with kids. Art doesn’t have to be difficult or overly messy to share with children, and it doesn’t have to cost a lot either. Plus, you can add in heaps of fun and learning with our easy art projects!
PAPER SCULPTURES
Think of sculptures as having three dimensions: length, width, and height. Sculptures can be made by modeling, carving, or placing materials together. They can be made out of metal, paper, stone, wood, clay, or any other material the artists want to use! You can even make sculptures out of paper!
ALSO CHECK OUT: Salvador Dali Sculpture
The earliest sculptures found belong to the Aurignacian culture, which lived in Europe and southwest Asia. These people produced some early cave art, stone tools, pendants, bracelets, beads, and bone carvings.
Sculptures made of stone survive far better than sculptures made from materials like wood or clay.
Create your own 3D paper sculptures below with our free printable shapes template. Use your imagination to create colorful and creative abstract art.
Alternatively, make a paper sculpture that represents an object. Whatever you do, this easy paper sculpture lesson will surely be fun!
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE PAPER SCULPTURE LESSON!
HOW TO MAKE PAPER SCULPTURES
SUPPLIES:
- Shapes Template
- Card stock
- Scissors
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: Print the shapes template. What are the names of the shapes you will use to make your paper sculpture?
STEP 2: Use the template to cut the shapes out of various colored cardstock.
STEP 3: Cut a small slit in four sides of each shape.
STEP 4: Connect your shapes together by sliding each shape into another, joining them at the slits.
STEP 5: You can reuse the shapes to make different sculptures! Get creative! How tall can you go?
MORE FUN ART LESSON IDEAS
Printable 7 Elements Art Pack
NEW! Featured Project Pack: 7 Elements of Art
Learn about and explore the Seven Elements of Art through hands-on activities and easy-to-read information pages. Suitable for kids in elementary and middle school grades.
What’s Included:
—> Project sheet for the seven elements of art and what they are with matching projects unique to this project pack, complete with instructions, images, and templates. (Plus, an additional complete pack of the projects listed in the link above.)
—> An easy-to-read information page for each element of art. Learn all about each element.
—> Why teach the seven elements of art information page? Handy tips page.
