Very comprehensive instructions, when I make pulp I soak it overnight then run it through a food blender, don't use the kitchen one it will get badly stained! This is a very useful tutorial and the sculpture looks really cool. Mark Falco from Reno, Nevada on February 10, 2012: This is sooooo cool! did you ever do anything other than the gargoyle? I'd love to see more! very inspirational!

You are clearly an expert in this area.įun project and well-done Lens! Squid Angel blessed. June Campbell from North Vancouver, BC, Canada on March 24, 2012:įascinating sculptures. Also, by Dallas shredding papers off you could easily place the strips of paper on your model to ensure that there would be no rough surfaces. Making use of recycled materials when creating a paper mache could help you save a lot at the same time trash would be reduced. This is super cool! I used to love making these in elementary school! I have been doing mache projects for the last couple of years and found a new technique here that I'll be using. The group that was mostly boys chose to make a great white shark the group of mostly girls made a giant Holly Hobbie doll. Our class was split into two groups with the intent of making two large pieces. My second grade teacher was a huuuuge fan of papier mache. I make dress mannequins and they need to have a smooth finish.

I work with papier mache too, I sometimes use plaster of Paris to get a smooth look. but this is fun with the kidsĪnonymousC831 from Kentucky on April 02, 2014:Ĭynthia Haltom from Diamondhead on May 06, 2013: This was a great and very informative lens with lots of examples, well done and a really deserved LOTD. I made a lot of papier mache puppets as a kid, but have not done any in years. Stephen J Parkin from Pine Grove, Nova Scotia, Canada on April 03, 2014: One was indestructible ! Apparently, I got carried away with my paste and layering, but the kids loved it. I used to make paper mache pumpkin pinatas for a neighborhood Halloween party. Wendy Hughes from Charlotte on April 03, 2014: Merry Citarella from Oregon's Southern Coast on April 03, 2014:Īmazingly creative! I've always thought paper mache looked fun, but you take it to an entirely new level. I've never tried paper mache, but I can see you can be very creative with it. Wednesday-Elf from Savannah, Georgia on April 03, 2014: Nice lens!Īmazing paper mache creations! The only thing I've ever made were basic pinatas for my son, years ago. My grandchildren love making stuff from papier mache. My Easy Paper Mache Paste Recipe: This is my personal paper mache paste recipe designed to produce consistent results every time.įantastic lens, great tutorial, I think I will need to try this out for myself.Great for crafty paper mache guys and anyone in search of ghoulish paper mache inspiration. Stolloween Paper Mache Halloween Crafts: This amazing paper mache artist and blogger is known for creating unparalleled Halloween displays along with posts that include extremely helpful advice.Les Cartonnistes: This is an amazing group of French paper mache artists who make incredibly funky furniture.There are literally paper mache artists from all over the world registered on this interactive site. Anyone can contribute and share their paper mache projects and read tutorials from the experts.

The Paper Mache Resource Page UK: Papier Mache UK is a great resource for artists and aspiring paper mache artists.Although I don't grow cotton or have weevils in my cotton bolls, I just had to create a paper mache version of this iconic Southern bug.

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