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Blog Posts
Is Paper Mache Clay Waterproof?
Is paper mache clay waterproof? This video tells you why it isn’t, but also gives some tips so you can use your paper mache clay sculptures outside anyway – at least for awhile.
Zazu Headdress Mask Pattern for the Lion King Jr. Play
This pattern for a Zazu headdress mask creates all the shapes for you, and painting it is really fun. It will look stunning on stage in the Lion King Jr. Play.
Make a Paper Mache Dog – A Basset Hound
This video series shows how to make a paper mache Basset hound, using the free downloadable pattern. In this post we put the armature pattern together.
Paper Mache Octopus
This paper mache octopus project started with crumpled newspaper and masking tape. Then I wrapped wire coat hangers with tin foil to make the tentacles…
Hyena Headdress Mask Pattern
This hyena mask pattern makes it easy to create headdress masks for the Lion King play. Tape the pieces together, cover with paper mache, and paint.
Sculpt a Baby Orangutan Face with Paper Mache
Sculpt a baby orangutan face with crumpled foil, hot glue, paper mache and paste. This easy project can be made by middle school kids and old ladies, like me. 🙂
Wolf Head with Taxidermy Acrylic Eyes
How to add taxidermy eyes to a paper mache wolf mask. The mask was made with a pattern from UltimatePaperMache.com, with additional details added.
Large Papier Mache Figure Sculpture
Today our friend Fran O’Meara shows us how she made a large paper mache sculpture of a lady in a swimsuit, using several inventive new
How To Make Giant 2’ Gingerbread Men!
I’d like to share with you how to make Giant 2’ Gingerbread Men to stand among your holiday decorations or to hang from the ceiling and watch over you and your loved ones.
Make a Paper Mache Mandrill Mask
This paper mache Mandrill mask is easy to make with the downloadable pattern and instructions. It’s a headdress-style mask for Rafiki in the Lion King.
Make a Gnome – Part 2
In this video we see how the gnome is covered with a hard-coating to keep out the rain, and his face is made with Magic Sculpt epoxy clay.
Make a DIY Gnome, Part 1 – the Armature
My DIY gnome will live outside, but you could put him next to your Christmas tree. This video shows how to sculpt the armature out of foil.
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