How to Sculpt Paper Mache Animals
There are almost 200 tutorials on this site that show you how to create your own paper mache animals. To see them all, scroll through the tutorials below.
Or type the name of your favorite animal in the search bar below.
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If you’re just getting started with your animal sculpting adventure, watch this free three-part course.
Make this famous blue hippo from ancient Egypt while learning how to sculpt animals – it’s a fun, easy project, and it makes a great gift.
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Lantern-Eyed Fish Alien Mask
An Alien Mask Based on a Lanternfish? Sure – Why not? My alien mask is a little weird, but the 12-year old kid next door …
Faux Agate Tutorial
Today’s guest post is by Kristin Jansson, who showed us her faux agates a few months ago, and agreed to let us see how they’re …
Clown Skulls – Cute, or Total Fail? You Decide…
https://youtu.be/su4EL3AlDyY OK, these clown skulls weren’t my greatest idea, but maybe you can think of a way to make them work a little better. I …
Turn a Drawing Into a Paper Mache Sculpture
You can surprise a loved one by turning their simple drawing into a paper mache sculpture.
Super Light Armature for Large Figures! Plus Free Bison Pattern.
Today’s guest tutorial comes from our friend Jane Adamo. She’s previously shown us some of her sculptures on the Daily Sculptors page. In this post …
Make a Paper Mache Mouse
This little mouse is fast and easy to make, with a pattern inside and just one layer of paper strips and paste.
How to Make Paper Mache Feathers
Learn how to make realistic paper mache feathers, with some wire, masking tape, and one layer of paper strips and paste (or glue).
Make a Fox Mask or Wall Sculpture
This fox mask pattern is easy to use, with cereal box cardboard, one layer of paper mache, and paint.
25 Paper Mache Tutorials You Won’t Want to Miss!
Make an octopus, a giant bear, a giraffe for your baby’s nursery – and many more step-by-step guest tutorials for paper mache.
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 …
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.
Sculpt a Baby Bonobo, Starting with WED Clay
This WED clay sculpture of a grinning baby bonobo is the first step of the project. In the next video he’ll be finished, and I’ll hang him on my bathroom wall, to add a touch of cheer to the small space.
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 …
Make a Pufferfish with Paper Mache Clay
This guinea fowl puffer fish is easy to make with paper mache clay. The fins are made with foil tape, so they can be bent to make him look like he’s swimming.
Carousel Horse Made With Paper Mache
How Isis made her life-sized carousel horse with paper mache.
Is This the Craziest Thing I’ve Ever Made?
This cicada bug mask has to be the craziest thing I’ve ever made with paper mache. But what is the cutest thing? Or the project I wish I’d made, but never have?
Make a Little Owl with Paper Mache Clay
This little owl starts out with a simple cardboard pattern and a fast sketch. Then it’s finished with paper mache clay and acrylic paint.
Painting the Rooster
In this video, my Magic Sculpt rooster gets his bright red comb and wattles, and his white feathers.
Magic Sculpt Rooster – the Epoxy Clay Layer is Done
This rooster portrait bust is nearly done. The plaster cloth shell is now covered with Magic Sculpt epoxy clay, and is ready to be painted.
