Wire Basket Sculpture Project
Time: 2-3 Class Periods
Difficulty: Moderate to Advanced
Cleanup: Soap & Water
Materials:
Difficulty: Moderate to Advanced
Cleanup: Soap & Water
Materials:
Project Kit (see Products Used below steps)
Bowl
Brush
Materials needed if not using Project Kit:
20-Gauge Wire
Pliers
Wire Cutters
Tissue Paper in assorted colors
Glue
Bowl
Brush
Create a fun basket with tissue paper, wire and glue! This project also has an instructional video available!
Click here to print a PDF of this projectSteps
Step 1Using 20-gauge wire, create one circle for the base of the basket and one larger circle for the top rim.
Step 2Connect the two circles by adding wire ribs. Bend ribs to the desired shape to form the contour of the basket.
Step 3Add more wires for support, shaping the wire as you go, using 10-20 ft. total.
Step 4Fill in larger holes with more wire so the tissue is easier to apply. The spaces on this basket are about 1" to 2" wide. Note: If you want the wire frame to show when the basket is complete, plan to use lighter shades of tissue. Darker shades will hide the wire.
Step 5Mix 2 parts white glue with 1 part water. Tear off pieces of tissue and drape the tissue over the wire frame; then use a brush to saturate the tissue with the glue mixture.
Step 6Continue draping until basket is covered. Glue additional layers of tissue to the inside of the basket. Decorate the outside with shapes or stripes if desired.