Made by Helen Heaney
I started making Cecilia in 2022, reached out to Jonni for some advice about how to make her hair and used Jonni’s paper clay for her face (covering a plastic store bought mask) and her horse mane video for inspiration for her hair. I finally finished her a few weeks ago. Thanks Jonni.
Hi Helen
Such a nice table you have made.
I just have few questions if you can help.
Did you only use paper mache on the table ?
Is the base metal on which you have pasted the paper mache and if yes how did you do it ?
Sorry Sanyam, I have just located this post and your message. I bought a cheap side table (timber), cylindrical in shape. I used paper Mache to cover the timber then I created a protruding section at the front, with cardboard stuffed with paper and plastic to assemble the face and hair onto. I then started the face by using a cheap plastic mask (mine was spider man – true! from a cheap import shop) that I then paper mached. To improve the shape of the face I used Joanne’s paper mashe paste. I made the hair using varied wool and string thicknesses coated in Jonni’s paste. Finished off with a large circular timber top and acrylic paint. I decorated her with polymer clay flowers, a gold chain necklace and an old brooch.
Super fun idea!
It turned out great, Helen – well worth the time it took to finish it. It must be a major conversation started when you have guests! 🙂
Thanks Jonni. Yes it is a conversation piece sometimes.