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
Tips and Tricks
Find solutions to your paper mache challenges with these tips and tricks. And discover a few ideas that didn’t work out so well.
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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, click … Read more
Why I Use Patterns to Sculpt Paper Mache Animals
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?
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
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
How to Use Plaster Molds with Paper Mache
I got an email this week from Laurence Black, who shared the result of his experiments in using paper mache in a plaster mold. (Or … Read more
Trying to Sell Art Online with Pinterest
Can we use Pinterest to get traffic to a brand new online art store? Jessie and I intend to find out – and you can … Read more
Make Thin Sheets of Paper Mache Clay for Your Sculpture Projects
Today we have a guest post by Mark Smith that comes just in time! Several people in the last few weeks have asked about making … Read more
My New Squarespace Website for Selling Art Online
I promised to show you my new website and the type of art I hope to sell online. I finally have enough of it done … Read more
Answering Your Concerns About Me Selling Art Online
See, I do listen to you guys. 🙂 In this video I hope to ease your minds about my new “selling art online” venture – … Read more
Decision Time for My Experiment in Selling Art Online
This is an update to let you know about a major decision I’ve made in my experiment in selling art online. I’ve been reading a … Read more
