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This is how I usually make masks, not sculptures, but I wanted to show you that it is possible to use paper mache over clay.
It’s easy to to get the clay out of a mask after the paper mache is dry. (I show you how to do that in this post.) With a complete sculpture, however, it can be a little more challenging. Fortunately, this little bunny’s shapes are really simple, so that wasn’t a problem this time.
I’ll be using this same method, but with slightly different materials, when I start making outdoor sculptures with the paper cement clay.
Note: If you’d like to use crumpled paper and masking tape to make your bunny, instead of clay, check out this post.
Links to things mentioned in the video:
- If you’d like to see how I made another lop-eared rabbit, years ago, using an armature made with crumpled paper and masking tape, click here.
- This video shows how I make the cooked flour and water paste.
- And you can see my book, where I explain how to use a pattern inside an animal sculpture, here.
- If you’d like to see a mask made with clay covered with paper mache, click here.
- The clay I’m using in the video is WED clay, available here.
- And the Sargent Plastilina, an oil-based modeling clay that you could use instead, is available here.
If you’d like to see the patterns for the masks and sculptures behind me in the video, click here.
🙂 I’m working on a lamb pattern now – it will show up on the paper mache patterns page in a few weeks, so be sure to watch for it. 🙂
Thank you SO, SO MUCH for all you do.
Gosh – you’re very welcome. 🙂
Ha ha I just started one of the ‘old’ stuffed Easter bunnies after watching your excellent first video! Love this one too. Thanks so much for sharing your techniques and what goes right and what doesn’t. I find that so inspiring and helpful.
Jonni, I cannot tell you how much I love your work! You have a rare gift for conveying the innocence of the animals you create sculptures of. It warms my heart and reminds me of sweeter times.
You are so talented!
Thank you for bringing us such wonderful videos and patterns.
Thank you, Adrianne! What a nice comment. 🙂
What a nice comment – thanks, Mister Shelbot! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. 🙂
Jonni, I love the bunny and the video. It is really fun and satisfying to watch. Just doesn’t get better than this. I do hope to watch a lot more of your videos soon (but you know me : ( ). Thank you for all the joy you bring, my beloved friend and favorite artist!