Recent Posts:

New Lamb Sculpture Pattern for Paper Mache, in Two Sizes
This newborn lamb pattern goes together fast, and adding the wool is a lot of fun. It does take a little longer than usual to dry, but when it’s done, it’s adorable. A perfect project for both spring and Christmas.

Finally – We Can Make Paper Mache Clay with DAP Joint Compound!
It takes a little more work, but we can make paper mache clay with the DAP brand joint compound, if we make some home-made glue first. This post shows you how.

Make a Paper Mache Lop-Eared Bunny
This little bunny was made with paper mache over a clay sculpture. I don’t often do it this way, but it can be a lot of fun.

Painting Brown Eyes for the Grizzly Mask
I’m going to put my bear mask on my wall, so I painted some brown eyes for him, made with small foam balls. I did run into a little problem – OK, a really big problem – but it was easy to fix.

Paper Cement Clay Update
So far the outdoor paper cement clay experiment is working really well. After seven months, in hot summer sun and frigid winter weather, my toad sculpture has not been damaged at all.

Grizzly Bear Pattern for a Mask or Wall Sculpture
This printable pattern will help you create a realistic grizzly bear mask or wall sculpture. Or wear it to the party, and then add eyes and a hanger so you can enjoy it for years.

Sculpt Bear Fur with Paper Mache Clay
Watch this video to see how I sculpted fur on my new bear mask, using a small piece of aluminum foil as a sculpting tool.

Another “Tape Mache” Experiment – Wet and Stick Tape
Another tape mache experiment – because trying new ideas is fun. 🙂

Make a Paper Mache Bird Mask for Mardi Gras or a Fancy Dress Party
These downloadable bird mask patterns go together quickly, so you can get right to the fun part – adding your paint, feathers and imagination to create unique masks for Mardi Gras, Halloween or a fancy dress party.

Tape Mache – A No-Mess Option for Masks?
Can tape replace paper mache for masks? Maybe – see the pros and cons on this idea in this post.

T-Rex Mask
Make a T-Rex with this mask pattern for cardboard and paper mache – and turn yourself into your favorite dinosaur.

My New Paper Mache Studio
I recently moved my studio into a small room, and organized my art supplies.