Don't you know how you can grind a pair of scissors along a piece of paper to make it curly? Would that work with aluminum foil? I have to make a sculpture for my 3D class and I need to know if this would work before I go off and buy any.
yes is it possible to make a ribbon out of aluminum foil if it is should i use the shiny or matte side for further ribbons out aluminum foil detail see here:
The answer to your two questions is that aluminum foil cut long and narrow is very weak and further weakened by its tendency to have slight tears on the edge in cutting due to stress. Aluminum foil will curl when pulled over an edge but it has to be done very carefully to keep it from tearing and has very little spring to it - a slight touch will flatten it. Although it would be a little extreme and sharp, you could cut narrow pieces off of thin aluminum sheet - soda cans or flashing used for valleys on roofs and which will curve in cutting and have enough stiffness to hold the shape. And cost more
