Moose Head Wall Sculpture Pattern
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This wall sculpture of a moose is easy to make with the pattern, cardboard, paper mache and paint.
And you can easily customize the size and shape of the antlers and dewlap to create a unique sculpture, and finish it to compliment your own decor.
How to Make Your Moose Head Wall Sculpture:
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.
Finished size: About 18 inches (45.72 cm) high, 22 inches (55.88 cm) wide and 14.5 inches (36.83 cm) deep.
My downloadable PDF Patterns come with full instructions.
There’s no waiting for your pattern to arrive, and no shipping costs, so you can start on your project right away.
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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
** You can find the recipes for paper mache paste and for Paper Mache Clay here.
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Do you have a question or need help with your pattern?
If you have a question about putting your pattern together or painting it, leave a comment below or on the Daily Sculptors page. I read all comments and answer them as soon as I can, usually within a few hours. Some of my readers might ideas for you, too — we have a very supportive community on this site.
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:
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. 🙂