Find solutions to your paper mache challenges with these tips and tricks. And discover a few ideas that didn’t work out so well.
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.
Create a strong paper mache mask really fast by using Titebond III glue instead of the usual flour and water paste. Just one layer completes your masterpiece.
Start sculpting your paper mache animals the easy way by using a custom-made armature pattern. Sculpt lifelike animals, birds, lizards and fish.
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.
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!
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.
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
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 Sculptures made with traditional paper strips and paste are sometimes bumpy because of the underlying armature. This is especially … Read more
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.
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
This way to make a poseable armature pattern for paper mache animals makes it easier to give your sculpture a dynamic pose.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Daisy and Mike, the Boer goat and her friend the tomcat, are finally finished. I put the last coat of varnish on Mike yesterday afternoon. … Read more
I intend to sculpt a lot of faces and heads this year, and do a lot of character studies. I intended to do that last … Read more
This is a short video to show you some tips for making your sculptures the same on both sides. The biggest problem I have when … Read more
The video at the top of this post shows the results of my recent experiment in reproducing masks in a silicone mold. The results were … Read more
Update: After the first rain, the brim on the scarecrow’s hat was flexible, so it absorbed water. It wasn’t sticky, like it was before the … Read more
I finally get to start the experiment in waterproofing paper mache clay that I’ve wanted to do for ages. I think I’ve finally found a … Read more
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Includes Jonni’s famous Paper Mache Clay recipe, and tips on choosing the right recipe for your next project.