An Elephant for Andrew
Today’s guest post is from Jane Lewis, who created a paper mache elephant for her brother Andrew. What a lovely tribute for a very special … Read more
Animals
Make paper mache animals with the unique methods and recipes found on this site. Anyone can create realistic critter sculptures with these tutorials.
Dan Reeder’s Latest Paper Mache Dragon
A few weeks ago, someone forwarded a link to one of Dan Reeder’s dragon videos. She reminded me that some people haven’t yet discovered Dan’s … Read more
How to Paint Fur, with Jessie Rasche
This video was created especially for us by my daughter, Jessie Rasche. She’s an award-winning oil painter, and it was so kind of her to … Read more
Make A Baby Unicorn with Apoxie Sculpt or Paper Mache
This long-legged baby unicorn is easy to make with the pattern and Apoxie Sculpt or paper mache. No magic (or experience) required.
Mother and Son Make a Baby Elephant with Paper Mache
Karen Lanchester sent me this video of herself and her five-year old son making this adorable paper mache elephant. Karen doesn’t have a YouTube channel, … Read more
Aye Aye Sculpture, Made in Just 6 Days!
The Aye Aye in this guest post was made by Julie Byrne, a newcomer to the art and fun of sculptural paper mache. This project … Read more
Baby Sperm Whale Wall Hanging, Made with Paper Mache
I thought it would be fun to take another look at one of the first projects I ever posted on my blog. I don’t have … Read more
Paper Mache Angler Fish – Wilburine
We have a guest post today from Rich Helms, who shows us how he made Wilburine. I guarantee you’ve never seen anything like it. Be … Read more
Make a Great Blue Heron Sculpture with Air Dry Clay and Apoxie Sculpt
Today we have a guest post from Kelly Richard, who shows us how she made this Great Blue Heron. You can see from the progress … Read more
Explorations into Creating a Paper Mache Giraffe
Today’s guest post is by our old friend Rex Winn. Lately, he’s been making giraffes with paper mache clay. These long-legged creatures can be a … Read more
Jackalope Antlers – Guest Post
We have another guest post by Basil Hammerton. In his most recent post he showed us how he made his amazing wall hanging of a … Read more
Snowy Owl – Adding Feathers with Paper Mache Clay
I posted the pattern for my paper mache clay snowy owl a few weeks ago, and in that post the video shows you how … Read more
Snowy Owl Armature
Some of you may recognize this owl. I made her back in 2010, but didn’t make a YouTube video of the extended tutorial. A few … Read more
Paper Mache Photo Tutorial – an Ermine, from Hungary
Today we have a guest post from Marjo Bruijnes, who used several unique methods to create a paper mache ermine. She also runs an animal … Read more
How to Make a Life-Sized Paper Mache Reindeer
We have a really fun guest post today, from Rona McIntosh. She made a life-sized paper mache reindeer, and as Rona and her husband … Read more
My New Mystery Novel – and Latest Guest Posts
I just published my newest book, and I had to let you all know about it. It isn’t a how-to book – it’s a … Read more
Make a Faux Horse Head Trophy Mount – Guest Post
Today we have a guest post by Susanne Carrera, who recently made a faux horse head trophy mount out of paper mache clay, cardboard, and … Read more
How to Make a Paper Mache Dinosaur
Today, we have a guest post by Irma Holguera, who made this delightful paper mache dinosaur for her son. And lucky for us, she agreed … Read more
Paper Mache Humpback Whale Sculpture Tutorial – Guest Post
We have another guest post by Basil Hammerton, a paper mache sculptor from New Zealand. You may remember him as the author of the … Read more
Elephant Skin, Elephant Eyes – Guest Post
We have a wonderful guest post today, from a gentleman who started with my 3D baby elephant pattern, and then added some very creative ideas … Read more
Paper Mache Raccoon Final – Features and Fur
Sculpt the features and fur on the raccoon. This is the final video in this sculpting series.
Paper Mache Raccoon Part 4 – New Toes, Shop Towel Mache, and Corn Starch Paste
https://youtu.be/BiuzEblH964 You’re probably starting to wonder if I’m ever going to finish this silly raccoon – but I am, I promise! There just seems to … Read more
Paper Mache Raccoon Part 3 – Padding the Armature
The paper mache raccoon’s armature is almost done. In this video I add the crumpled paper to the cardboard pattern.
