MINI SOFA AND CHAIR – Form, Colour, Texture

Sofa and chair suitable for a 10 cm (4") tall figure.

1. Scrunch a small piece of aluminum foil into a 2 cm x 2 cm x 10 cm cuboid for the sofa seat.
2. Scrunch a small piece of aluminum foil into a 2 cm x 2 cm x 3 cm cuboid for the chair seat.

SOFA

1. Use a piece of 16 cm x 28 cm aluminum foil.
2. Fold it in half long end to long end.
3. Fold it in half again long end to long end to make a strip 4 cm x 28 cm.
4. Fold that strip in half short end to short end to make a strip 4 cm x 14 cm.

CHAIR

1. Use a piece of 14 cm x 16 aluminum foil.
2. Fold it in half long end to long end.
3. Fold it in half again long end to long end to make a strip 4 cm x 14 cm.
4. Fold that strip in half short end to short end to make a strip 4 cm x 7 cm.

1. Roll a piece of clay smooth and flat.
2. Make it fairly thin.
3. Place the cuboid on the clay and use it to measure a 'T' shaped piece.
4. Make the length of the vertical part of the 'T' 4 times the width of the cuboid.
5. Make the length of the horizontal part of the 'T' 3 times the width of the cuboid.
6. Cut out the shape.

1. Roll a piece of clay smooth and flat.
2. Make it fairly thin.
3. Place the aluminum foil strip on the clay.
4. Use it to measure a piece that is as long as the foil strip and 2 times its width.
5. Cut out the shape.

CHAIR BACK

1. Fold the clay around the flat foil shape like a sandwich.
2. Press the edges together and smooth the surfaces.

CHAIR SEAT

1. Wrap the 'T' shaped clay around the cuboid.
2. Press the edges together and smooth the surfaces.

1. Press the seat to the back.
2. Wrap the shape around the sides of the cuboid to form the arms of the chair.
3. Press the edges together and smooth the surfaces.
4. Add decorative details and textures.
5. Follow the same process to make the sofa.

Cushions and Pillows

1. Make a small ball and flatten it into a square pillow shape.
2. Press small indents in it with your fingers so it looks like a soft pillow.
3. Make a small ball of contrasting colour and flatten it with your fingers.
4. Use a bamboo skewer to press into the circle to make a fringe.
5. Flatten small pieces of modeling clay.
6. Use tiny cookie cutters or a skewer to cut out shapes.

1. Add patterns and details.
2. Choose colours and details in the sofa that complement the colours and details in the chair.
3. Add other items such as cushions, pillows and a rug.