Edit Article

Edited by Flickety, Keyboard_Cat, Bjdobbs, Maluniu

Create a 3D space picture using recycled items, easy-to-find items and your imagination.

Ad

EditSteps

  1. Create a 3D Space Picture Step 1.jpg
    1
    Take the big piece of brown cardboard.
    Ad
  2. Create a 3D Space Picture Step 2.jpg
    2
    Place the piece of cardboard on a flat surface.
  3. Create a 3D Space Picture Step 3.jpg
    3
    Use cardboard tubes and tin foil and plastic to make different shapes that match your choice of scene. Tape these to the cardboard.
  4. Create a 3D Space Picture Step 4.jpg
    4
    Glue toilet paper to the scene. Use at least 3 layers everywhere over your scene. Make sure everywhere is securely covered.
  5. Create a 3D Space Picture Step 5.jpg
    5
    Paint. Once the covering is dry, you can paint your scene with as much detail as you want.
  6. Create a 3D Space Picture Step 6.jpg
    6
    Cover the scene with 2 coats of PVA glue to make it more secure. Do this once the paint is dry.
    Ad


Add your own method
Save

EditTips

  • Make sure that you cover your scene with at least 3 layers of tissue paper before you continue.
  • Use different sized brushes to paint your scene.
  • Cover you scene with 2 coats of PVA glue at the end of making your scene.
Ad

EditWarnings

  • Always be prepared with everything you need before you start.
  • Always have your parents permission as paint has fumes.
  • Be careful because the paint can fade away, so to prevent that cover it all with PVA glue at the end.

EditThings You'll Need

  • Cardboard, brown, large piece
  • Cardboard tubes
  • Tin foil
  • Plastic
  • Toilet paper
  • Paint

Article Info

Categories: Science for Kids

Recent edits by: Bjdobbs, Keyboard_Cat, Flickety

Ad

Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 2,840 times.

Was this article accurate?

YesNo

Contribute
to wikiHow!

Edit this article