This video is part of a series showing the projects in my new book Make Animal Sculptures With Paper Mache Clay. (The video was made before the book came out – it is now available on Amazon.com)
In this video I introduce you to the fifth project in my upcoming paper mache book. The begging dachshund was designed to show readers how a flat pattern on the inside of an armature can be manipulated so the final sculpture has an interesting pose.
I borrowed the colors of my dachshund from one of the dogs living down the street from me. This breed is so popular I think almost everyone knows someone who would like to receive one of these sculptures as a gift. The sculpture itself doesn’t cost much money, (probably less than $5.00), but she’s precious because of the time and love that goes into making her.
She is a little hard to photograph because I designed her to be looking up at you. When she sits on a coffee table you look down at those big brown eyes – no wonder so many of these dogs end up being overweight…
Spring is happening all of a sudden here in our valley. I have a big shipment of hedge plants coming in the second week of April, so that means I’ll be out digging in the dirt. Fun stuff. But don’t worry – I’ll still be working hard to help Jessie to get this book finished.
Hi,
Waiting for this book ordered from Amazon
Your daughters painting are beautiful.
Thanks for this great website
Sandy
Thanks. I hope you enjoy the book. I’ll let Jessie know that you liked her paintings.
Love it – you have captured this particular dog’s expression – simply adorable – this is a tue expression of art as it shows the splendid nature of this dog.
Gosh – thanks Joanne. 🙂
Hi,
I just want to say that all your work is fascinating. I check all your creation on your web site and enjoyed every part of it. I wait for your book.
Thansk for all your help.
Lucie
p.s. excuse my english I am a french canadian.