Waterproofing Paper Mache Clay – the Experiment Begins!
I finally get to start the experiment in waterproofing paper mache clay that I’ve wanted to do for ages. I think I’ve finally found a … Read more
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I finally get to start the experiment in waterproofing paper mache clay that I’ve wanted to do for ages. I think I’ve finally found a … Read more
These free coloring pages have pictures of endangered animals that you can color. There’s also information in the free download about each animal.
My paper mache egg was a mess when he started out (total disaster!) but he turned out really cute. The model for Humpty Dumpty was … Read more
Today we have a guest post from Nicole Jolin, who made some wonderful paper mache masks for a dance she choreographed. Thanks for showing them … Read more
This snow leopard mask was a fun weekend project. Since I was having some problems with my Sony Movie Studio program, I think the video … Read more
Many of the tutorials on this site cover many posts and videos. I thought it would be helpful to put links to all these longer … Read more
I really had fun making this dodo. The body started out like most of my animal sculptures, with a cardboard pattern and crumpled paper and … Read more
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope life is treating you well so far. My paper mache mask book project is winding down – just one … Read more
Paper Mache Desktop JunkDrawer Submitted by Tani Hughes Estimated cost of this project: $0.00 – $3.00 (if you count glue and varnish) I guess I … Read more
Steve Gabany has very generously offered to show us his special technique for getting a porcelain-smooth finish on his masks. Thanks, Steve! © Steve Gabany … Read more
Note: If you like the big cats you might also be interested in my lion wall mask pattern. There’s no silicone mold or plaster required … Read more
After a whole lot of messing around, I finally found something that works well in the silicone rubber molds I made several weeks ago. But … Read more
The tortoise is finally done – almost. I’ll walk to the hardware store in a few minutes to buy the marine varnish I hope will … Read more
Today I’m going to let KT Scherer tell you about these fantastic paper mache trees she made for her wedding. She did an outstanding job, … Read more
My copy of Monique Robert’s new book, Papier-Mâché Design, arrived several days ago. I read it through in one sitting, getting up only for a … Read more
This week I’m working on a series of four winged cats. I haven’t really decided if they’re cat angels, super-hero cats, or a half-remembered scene … Read more
This weird alien mask is probably not what you have in mind for your own Halloween costume, but the techniques used in this tutorial will … Read more
Sculptor Monique Robert depicted this stallion leaping through a wall using papier mache. The life-sized piece will be exhibited at the Prince of Wales Northern … Read more
Make an adorable life-sized paper mache Indian elephant with this pattern, designed by Jonni Good. This is a big project, but it’s a lot easier than it looks.
Over a million people have seen the video that shows how I made my Baby Indian Elephant with paper mache – and hundreds of people … Read more
I thought it would be fun to digress a bit from my usual posts. Today I offer my somewhat Utopian idea for an artists’ community … Read more
I just completed a paper mache goat kid. It’s a study for a larger sculpture I hope to do this summer. I thought it would … Read more
Paper mache paste recipes, including raw and cooked paste made with flour and water, plus no-flour options to eliminate the risk of mold.
Paper mache is a cheap art and sculptural medium that uses torn pieces of paper glued together with paste made from flour and water. That … Read more