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.
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.
Paper Mache Elephant Skin with Crackle Glaze
You probably recognize this elephant, because I designed the pattern way back in 2015. I can’t believe it’s been that long! I gave my first … Read more
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 Tips for Adding Paper Strips and Paste to Your Paper Mache Sculpture
To make your paper mache go on as nicely as possible, follow these 5 easy tips: 1. Use newspaper, because it’s a very soft paper … 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
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
Twistable Pattern for an Animal Sculpture
Several people have mentioned that they’d like to make to make patterns for sculptures that show animals in twisted or dynamic postures. Our cardboard patterns … 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
