3D Art and Sculpture Ideas for Kids

Most kids LOVE to work up, work big, and work three dimensional! We have so many great sculpture ideas for kids that use everything from toothpicks, cardboard, nature items, and wood.

In fact, let’s start with materials.

Some of the best materials for kids sculpture can be found around the house and especially in the recycle bin. There’s a LOT that can be made from cardboard tubes, boxes, egg cartons, styrofoam, and even oatmeal box lids.

But then there are the sculpture materials you can buy, too.

• Craft sticks
• Wood pieces
• Toothpicks
• Plaster of Paris

Plus glue, tape, or string to hold your sculpture together. Or that wonder of wonders, the hot glue gun.

Now for some of the three-dimensional art and sculptures kids can make with these materials…

3D art and sculpture ideas for kids

Here are some of our favorite sculpture projects and ideas for kids, including toothpick sculptures, building with cardboard, wood sculptures, ice sculptures, and more.

Build with Toothpicks and Craft Sticks

• 13 Fun Toothpick Construction Ideas!
• DIY Painted Magnet Sticks for Creativity on the Fridge

Construct with Cardboard

• How to Make Your Own Magnetic Building Set
• 20 Art Projects Kids Can Make from a Cardboard Box

Sculpture Ideas with Wood

• Easy Wood Sculptures for Kids 
• DIY Wooden Blocks with Watercolor Resist

3D Art with Nature 

• Land Art for Kids
• Art with Rocks

Sculpture Ideas with Plaster of Paris

• Plaster Balloon Sculptures with Kids 
• 10 Plaster of Paris Crafts to Try with Your Kids

More fun sculpture ideas for kids

• Colored Ice Sculptures for Kids
• Wire Sculptures for Kids with Buttons, Beads, and Feathers

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