Moose Head Wall Sculpture Pattern
For Paper Mache
$12
This wall sculpture of a moose is easy to make because the pattern creates all the shapes for you.
You can easily customize the size and shape of the antlers and dewlap to create a unique sculpture. Then finish it to compliment your own decor.
Or give it to a special friend who loves wildlife. They’ll treasure it even more, because you made it yourself
How to Make Your Moose Head Wall Sculpture:
Print the pattern, glue it to cardboard and cut it out.
Tape the pattern pieces together, and add small details with foil and hot glue.
Cover your moose with paper mache or paper mache clay.
Paint or decorate your moose to fit your own decor.
Finished size: About 18 inches (45.72 cm) high, 22 inches (55.88 cm) wide and 14.5 inches (36.83 cm) deep.
The first few pieces you’ll tape together are a little tricky, so be sure to watch the video below. After that, the pieces are quite large and go together quickly. Also, be sure to watch the video with ideas for customizing the shape and sizes of the antlers before you cut them out and attach them to your moose’s head.
This is not a fast project, but it isn’t difficult to do. Just follow the video instructions or read the full written instructions and many photos that come with your pattern.
The moose has a few more pieces than some of my other patterns, because their faces have so many strange bumps and ridges. Just be patient as you tape the pieces together, and take your time. I’m sure you’ll be very happy with the result.
$12
How to Put Your Moose Pattern Together:
How to Customize the Look of Your Moose Sculpture:
How to Add the Antlers, Ears and Dewlap to Your Moose’s Head:
How to Add Paper Mache to Your Moose Sculpture:
Painting the Moose Sculpture
I painted my moose using latex paints. It was an experiment, but I love the way it turned out. Acrylic paints work too, of course. And, because every real moose is different, you should look at moose images online and use your favorite moose as your model.
To Make Your Moose With this Pattern You Will Need:
- A Printer
- Copy paper or full-sheet labels
- Glue stick if using copy paper for pattern instead of the labels (the labels are easier and stick better, but the glue stick will work, too)
- Cardboard from 4 standard-sized cereal boxes
- Corrugated cardboard from 2 shipping containers. You need one box that’s at least 12”(30.48 cm) tall or wide and another box with sides that are at least 12″ x 16″ (30.48 cm x 40.64 cm). If you want to make bigger antlers you’ll need a bigger box.
- Sharp scissors for cutting light cardboard
- Box cutter for corrugated cardboard
- Tape, both clear plastic tape and masking tape
- Two 1.5” (3.81 cm) Styrofoam balls
- Aluminum foil
- Glue gun (if you don’t have one you can use masking tape instead but the glue gun is easier)
- Paper strips and paste or paper mache clay. See link for recipes below.
- Acrylic gesso or latex primer
- Acrylic paint and acrylic varnish
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Do you have a question or need help with your pattern?
There are two ways to contact me: The fastest way to get an answer is to leave a comment below. I read all comments and answer them as soon as I can, usually within a few hours. One of my readers might also chime in to help – we have a very supportive community here on this site.
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When your moose is finished, please come back to the Daily Sculptors page on this site, and show it off. We’d love to see how it comes out! 🙂
Some of the sculptures that have been made with this moose pattern:
would it be possible to turn this into a wearble mask?
Maybe, but it wouldn’t be easy. A moose has eyes on the side of his head, so you’d need to make eye holes somewhere above his muzzle. And you’d need to leave off a lot of the cardboard under his muzzle so you’d have air to breathe. It would be challenging, but it might be possible. I’m just not really sure how you could get it to work. If you do try it, I hope you’ll let us see how it turns out.
I would like to make a much bigger version. Could I double or triple the pattern if I took care in supporting the antlers with wire?
A lot of people have printed my patterns larger, and all the pieces will still fit. I don’t think anyone has tried it with a moose, yet, but if you use strong wire you should have no problem with it. The easy way to get a larger pattern is to have it printed at a print shop, where their machines can use larger paper. But you can print it at home using the ‘poster’ setting on your printer. Have fun! 🙂
Hello! What a fun pattern! I took my pattern to staples because I needed a huge moose head for our barber shop. We have a Theodore Roosevelt themed shop, one framed pic we found says “they photoshopped him riding a moose lol! We used a piece of aluminum to brace the antlers and has worked perfectly. Im at the point of painting him, will upload a pic asap. Thanks for creating a fun project and saved us a bunch of money doing it this way!
That sounds wonderful – I can’t wait to see him! 🙂
Hey, could somebody tell me the dimensions of only the main part? By that I mean just the head part- no extra stuff like ears, antlers, dewlap, and neck. Height, length, and width. Don’t want to buy it and print it out only to find out a while into assembly that it’s not the size I want. Would rather know so I can resize it before printing and not have to worry about wasting time and paper.
The moose head is about 6″ wide, without the antlers or ears. If you leave off the neck, it’s about 11″ from jaw to the tip of his nose.
That is some VERY impressive pattern work! It’s a master class in giving directions. I can’t even imagine writing them out–in addition to multiple videos.
How satisfying to immerse yourself in a project like this– both for you and those who make this moose. Thank you!
oh my word I knew it would be Great but Wow how Beautiful is that, Nice work Jonni I will be purchasing the pattern lol 🙂
Thanks, Marisa! You’re our moose expert, so I’m glad you like him. 🙂
This guy is just amazing!!! He sure does have lumps n bumps. YOU are amazing in what you create and share with us. Huge thank you.
You’re welcome. This was a challenging pattern to design, because I wasn’t willing to give up any of the bumps. But now I think I’m in love with him. I’m glad you like him. 🙂