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Update on experimental paper cement clay

Paper Cement Clay Update

The toad made with the new experimental Paper Cement Clay has now been outside for four months, in rain, sun and snow. How is he holding up? In this video we find out.

18 Christmas Ideas for Paper Mache

For a wonderful handmade Holiday, check out these easy paper mache gift and decor ideas.

Freddie the Freeloader – Last-Minute Paper Mache Mask

Made by Jonni

Use this easy-to-make blank mask form for your next custom-designed mask. You make it to fit your face perfectly, it takes very little time, and you can use it to create a mask that reflects your own creativity. Have fun with it!

New Unicorn Mask Pattern

This new unicorn mask pattern is easy to put together. Once the paper mache is added, you can paint it any way you like, and add a beautiful mane with yarn or ribbon.

Dragon Mask Pattern for Paper Mache

Wear this dragon mask at your next Halloween or Mardi Gras party, or hang it on your wall.

Dragon Head Pattern

This dragon head pattern will take some time to put together, but after you add your creative touches, like horns, spikes, and teeth, it will be a real eye-catching addition to any room.

Make Dragon Scales with DIY Air Dry Clay

How to sculpt several different types of scales for a dragon, lizard or snake sculpture, made with DIY air dry clay.

Friendly Full Size Lion – Full Sculpt 3.5 ft tall

How Amy Cole made her life-sized lion for a baby shower, using paper mache clay.

Toad and Dragon (and garden) Update

The paper cement toad has been out in the rain for two weeks. And I’ve been working on the new dragon pattern.

Painting the Paper Cement Clay Toad

The leaf casting and toad are now painted and ready to go out into the yard. They were sculpted with paper cement clay, an experimental weatherproof paper mache clay recipe that we’re just now trying out, to see how well it holds up with rain, sun and snow.