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Paper Pulp and Plaster in the Silicone Molds

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

Painting the Tortoise

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

Paper Mache Trees – Handcrafted Wedding Decor

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

Papier Mache Design Book – A Review

My copy of Monique Robert’s new book, Papier-MÃ¢chÃ© Design, arrived several days ago. I read it through in one sitting, getting up only for a … Read more

2 Angel Cat Sculptures

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

Paper Mache Alien Mask (Easy, but Weird!)

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

Museum-Quality Paper Mache Sculptures

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

How to Make a Life-Sized Baby Elephant with Paper Mache

Sculpting Pattern for Life-Sized Paper Mache Elephant

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.