Tips And Tricks

Tape Mache – A No-Mess Option for Masks?

Tape Mache - a possible no-mess alternative for paper mache masks

Can tape replace paper mache for masks? Maybe – see the pros and cons on this idea in this post.

My New Paper Mache Studio

I recently moved my studio into a small room, and organized my art supplies.

18 Christmas Ideas for Paper Mache

For a wonderful handmade Holiday, check out these easy paper mache gift and decor ideas.

Mix Fur Colors with Latex Paint

$Mix fur colors with latex paint$

Use just four sample colors of latex paint to create a nice range of warm browns and gray for painting fur.

How to Make Paper Mache – The 5 Basic Steps

If you want to know how to make paper mache, this post is for you. Paper mache (or papier-mâché, if you prefer to say it … Read more

How to Make a Silicone Mold for Paper Mache

Create multiple copies of your paper mache masks and sculptures with Rebound 25 silicone molds. Great idea for costume designers and Etsy.com sellers.

Make a Yarn Bowl with Plaster Cloth and Paper Mache Clay

You can make this yarn bowl with plaster cloth and either paper mache clay or the Silky-Smooth air dry clay recipe on my website. The result will be both beautiful and useful – which makes this a perfect gift idea for the knitter in your family.

How I Get Air Dry Clay Smooth

The smoothed clay, ready to dry and then paint.

When our friend Rex Winn showed us his latest Kune Kune pig on the Daily Sculptors page, Lisa Anne asked him if he’d be willing … Read more

Fast Paper Mache

This special foil tape makes it safe to bake your paper mache in the oven, even if it’s sculpted over an armature made with foil and hot glue. Fast paper mache!

Fur Texture with Paper Mache Clay

This video shows a fast and easy way to create a fur texture using paper mache clay. This would work for any long-haired dog, or even a man’s beard.

Diy Silicone Mold Texture Stamps for Clay

DIY silicon mold texture stamps for clay.

Use this cheap DIY silicone mold material to create texture stamps to use on your clay projects. My first experiment used my own recipe for air dry clay. It should also work very well with Apoxie Sculpt or any other epoxy clay, and might work with polymer clay.

Paper Mache Animals – How to Create Easy Armature Patterns

Create paper mache animal sculptures with easy armature patterns.

Start sculpting your paper mache animals the easy way by using a custom-made armature pattern. Sculpt lifelike animals, birds, lizards and fish.

Paper Mache Elephant Skin with Crackle Glaze

Use crackle glaze for realistic painted elephant skin.

Use this easy crackle glaze to make your paper mache elephant’s skin look more realistic – and see what I would do differently next time.

Make Paper Mache Clay Smooth Without Sanding

Add joint compound to paper mache clay to make it smooth

This video shows you how to smooth out the papery texture of paper mache clay without adding a second coat, and without sanding. Plus, it’s really easy!

Painting a Jersey Cow Sculpture – Acrylic Painting Tutorial

How to paint a Jersey cow with acrylics.

Use just 5 colors to paint a paper mache Jersey cow sculpture based on a downloadable armature pattern. Video tutorial by acrylic painter Jessie Rasche.

5 Easy Tips for Smooth Paper Mache

https://youtu.be/sjllW9Xpkow To see the video I mentioned in the video, for making paper mache smooth if it doesn’t come out the way you want it, … Read more

Why I Use Patterns to Sculpt Paper Mache Animals

An easy way to make animal sculptures with paper mache.

I always use patterns for my paper mache animals, because they help me create animal sculptures with the right proportions and outlines. They also increase my confidence in my sculpting ability. Watch the video to see why.

How to Make Paper Mache Smooth

How to Make Paper Mache Smooth Sculptures made with traditional paper strips and paste are sometimes bumpy because of the underlying armature. This is especially … Read more

Best Paint for Paper Mache

What paint should you use for your next paper mache project? In this video and article I tell you exactly which types of paint I always choose, and give you some additional options.

How Fast Does Paper Mache Dry?

How long does it take paper mache to dry?

When Will My Paper Mache Sculpture Be Dry? This video answers one of the most common questions I’ve received in the ten years this blog … Read more

Make a Poseable Armature for an Animal Sculpture

Pattern idea for an animal sculpture in a dynamic pose.

This way to make a poseable armature pattern for paper mache animals makes it easier to give your sculpture a dynamic pose.

My Experiment in Selling Art Online – Last Update

Well, this experiment just isn’t working out very well. I made some really big mistakes right from the start, and because of those mistakes my … Read more