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
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.
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
Edit – the new website I talk about in the post below was part of an experiment, and the experiment didn’t work. The website was … 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
Goat Sculpture Done, and the Business of Selling Art Online
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
DIY Form for Sculpting Faces and Heads
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
Making Your Sculpture Symmetrical – Two Easy Tricks
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
DIY Sculpture Stand
Today you get to watch me fumble around with a little cordless screwdriver while I fix my DIY sculpture stand. Why on earth would you … Read more
How I Painted the White Unicorn with Chalk Paint
Eileen asked me to do a short video to show how I painted the Unicorn, and I thought it was a great idea. Thanks, Eileen, … Read more
Thoughts on Paper for Paper Mache
Today we have a guest post by one of our readers, D. Smith, who has worked as a paper mache artist for over 20 years. … Read more
Reproducing Masks in Silicone Molds – An Experiment
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
How to Restore Antique Dolls with Paper Mache Clay
We have a very interesting guest post today. Karen Musson is going to show us how she uses paper mache clay over spray foam. … Read more
How to Repair a Broken Paper Mache Sculpture
Oops. I moved last week, and my Raven wasn’t packed correctly. (Note to self: label all boxes!) All things considered, I think just one casualty … Read more
Paper Mache Books on Kindle
I was browsing online this morning and found a number of how-to paper mache books on Kindle that I’ve never seen before. Most of them … Read more
Selling Paper Mache Artwork – Guest Post
We have a real treat today – Dodie Clark mentioned in a recent comment that she was having great luck selling her little paper mache … Read more
Waterproofing Experiment Update – and Failure
Well, the waterproofing experiment didn’t work. I may have done something wrong, or perhaps the sealer and the paper mache clay aren’t compatible for some … Read more
Waterproofing Paper Mache Clay – Final Post, for Now…
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
Scarecrow, Waterproofing Experiment, Part 3
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
Scarecrow from the Wizard of OZ, Part2
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
Waterproofing Paper Mache Clay – the Experiment Begins!
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
How to Keep Mold From Ruining Your Paper Mache
Today’s video is about mold, and how you can keep it from ruining your paper mache sculpture. Here’s the short version: It’s all about the … Read more
Moving an Elephant, on the Cheap
Now that my elephant is in a box, it’s official: I’m moving! (Papers are still not signed yet, though, so I really hope I don’t … Read more
