Made by Jill Beaton
I bought Jonni’s adorable bear head and wanted to make a body to go with him. When finished I want to put him on our fence up north at our cottage. Any critiques welcome. I keep going back and tweaking parts, I really want him to look good. I still have to finish the other side then mache and paint, I can’t wait for that part of this project.
I love this! One day I might be inspired to make this, maybe a cub, and out it on our fence (for the grands)…I would only be able to have it out in the summer though. ?
He looks great, Jill. What an interesting idea! I am worried about him standing up to rain and snow, though. Paper mache isn’t at all waterproof. How do you intend to keep him from getting wet?
Hi Jonni!
Thank you!
I’m going to use outdoor paint and put a protective coating on after. I’ll put him out on the fence only on nice days and bring him inside before evening. I won’t put him out in the winter. If he turns out good I’d like to make a small cub to sleep on the foot post of the grandkids log bed at the cottage.