Paper Mache White Tail Deer

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This delightful white-tailed deer was made by Linda Bunnell, the author of this guest post.

She used a drawing she found online to create her own pattern for the deer. Her use of Epoxy Sculp for the fine details of the face and to strengthen the antlers was a good choice, and it worked really well for this sculpture.

Thank you, Linda, for showing us how it was made!

Note – We now have a life-sized deer head pattern. Click here to see it.

How to Make a White-Tailed Buck with Paper Mache

© 2018 Linda Bunnell

Step 1 – the pattern and wire frame:

I started my deer with a paper pattern, then made my wire frame.

Step 2: Filling out the forms:

Then I added aluminum foil, glued in place & taped with masking tape.

Added ears.

Step 3: the paper mache clay:

I covered the body with paper mache clay. I then bent wire for antlers & covered them with JB Weld putty or Apoxie Sculpt, which is what I liked best.

Step 4: Adding details with epoxy:

I used Apoxie Sculpt to fill in muscles & face.

Step 5: Painting

Then it was painted with acrylic paint.

My deer is now ready to set in his pond display which is presently being built.

Hope you enjoyed this little deer
Thanks for watching & thank you Jonni for posting & your great teachings. WHAT FUN !

Linda

Here’s a video of the ‘pond’ Linda made for the deer:

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