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Blog Posts
Make a Paper Mache Pig Wall Sculpture
Use this easy pattern to create a happy paper mache pig wall sculpture. Use cardboard, tape, and paper mache, and paint for a fast, fun project.
An Unusual Paste Recipe, and a Family’s Adventures with Paper Mache
An unusual method of making paper mache, and a 3-generation history with puppets.
Reader Favorites – 4-Pattern Armature Set for Paper Mache Masks and Sculptures
Use these professionally-designed armature patterns to create four different animal sculptures and masks with paper mache.
Painting a Jersey Cow Sculpture – Acrylic Painting Tutorial
Use just 5 colors to paint a paper mache Jersey cow sculpture based on a downloadable armature pattern. Video tutorial by acrylic painter Jessie Rasche.
Write a Guest Post for UltimatePaperMache.com
If you sculpt with paper mache and you’re willing to share your secrets with the world, write a guest post for UltimatePaperMache.com
Pattern for a Paper Mache Cow Mask or Wall Sculpture
This downloadable pattern will help you create a realistic cow mask or wall sculpture, with cardboard, tape, paper mache and paint.
Drogon the Dragon – a Sculpting Tutorial
In this guest post, Franziska Schaefer gives us the detailed instructions for reproducing her small sculpture of Drogon the dragon. Thanks, Franzi, for showing us
5 Easy Tips for Smooth Paper Mache
To see the video I mentioned in the video, for making paper mache smooth if it doesn’t come out the way you want it, click
Make a Folk Art Bunny with Air Dry Clay or Paper Mache
This folk art bunny figurine was fast and easy to make with DAS Modeling Clay. It sits on a pre-made wooden base from the DIY store. Great gift idea!
Why I Use Patterns to Sculpt Paper Mache Animals
I always use patterns for my paper mache animals, because they help me create animal sculptures with the right proportions and outlines. They also increase my confidence in my sculpting ability. Watch the video to see why.
Pattern Set for Four Unique Paper Mache Animal Masks
Four-Pattern Set for Paper Mache Animal Masks $38 – $28 Save $10 when you buy the 4-pattern set. These realistic animal masks are fun to
Selfie-Monkey Mask Pattern
Make your own selfie-monkey mask with this easy pattern. It’s weird, just like the real selfie-monkey. You just need a few cereal boxes, paper mache, and acrylic paint to make a mask of the famous crested macaque.
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