Make a Faux Horse Head Trophy Mount – Guest Post
Today we have a guest post by Susanne Carrera, who recently made a faux horse head trophy mount out of paper mache clay, cardboard, and … Read more
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Attaching a Hat Piece to a Mask/Headdress – Guest Post
Hello everyone, my name is Kevin Doheny and I am designing and making headpiece/masks and costumes for an upcoming school production of The Lion King, … Read more
How to Make a Giraffe Mask – Guest Post
[Edit – this video is no longer available on YouTube, so we can’t view it. However, if you like Giraffes, you can see my pattern … Read more
Make a Cement Lamb Sculpture
I made a cement lamb sculpture this week, to go with my little farmer. It’s made out of Quikwall, which you can usually get at … Read more
Linda’s Paper Mache Elephant
I received an email last week from Linda Backer, with photos of the baby elephant she just finished making. She used the baby elephant video … Read more
Julie’s Latest PM Clay/Cement Sculptures
I did a recent (failed) experiment with waterproofing paper mache clay, so you know I’ve been talking a lot lately about outdoor sculptures–and especially about … Read more
Make a Paper Mache Hyena Mask
Use this pattern and cardboard to make a hyena mask for your next school production of The Lion King.
Waterproofing Experiment Update – and Failure
Well, the waterproofing experiment didn’t work. I may have done something wrong, or perhaps the sealer and the paper mache clay aren’t compatible for some … Read more
Waterproofing Paper Mache Clay – Final Post, for Now…
Update: After the first rain, the brim on the scarecrow’s hat was flexible, so it absorbed water. It wasn’t sticky, like it was before the … Read more
Scarecrow, Waterproofing Experiment, Part 3
Update: After the first rain, the brim on the scarecrow’s hat was flexible, so it absorbed water. It wasn’t sticky, like it was before the … Read more
Scarecrow from the Wizard of OZ, Part2
Update: After the first rain, the brim on the scarecrow’s hat was flexible, so it absorbed water. It wasn’t sticky, like it was before the … Read more
Waterproofing Paper Mache Clay – the Experiment Begins!
I finally get to start the experiment in waterproofing paper mache clay that I’ve wanted to do for ages. I think I’ve finally found a … Read more
Free Coloring Pages – The Endangered Animals Color and Learn eBook
These free coloring pages have pictures of endangered animals that you can color. There’s also information in the free download about each animal.
Paper Mache Egg – Humpty Dumpty is Sitting on My Wall…
My paper mache egg was a mess when he started out (total disaster!) but he turned out really cute. The model for Humpty Dumpty was … Read more
Paper Mache Masks for Ballet Production – Guest Post
Today we have a guest post from Nicole Jolin, who made some wonderful paper mache masks for a dance she choreographed. Thanks for showing them … Read more
Painting a Snow Leopard Mask
This snow leopard mask was a fun weekend project. Since I was having some problems with my Sony Movie Studio program, I think the video … Read more
Extended Paper Mache Tutorials
Many of the tutorials on this site cover many posts and videos. I thought it would be helpful to put links to all these longer … Read more
Dodo Bird – Mixed Media Sculpture
I really had fun making this dodo. The body started out like most of my animal sculptures, with a cardboard pattern and crumpled paper and … Read more
Three More Masks Made, One More to Go…
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope life is treating you well so far. My paper mache mask book project is winding down – just one … Read more
Paper Mache Desktop JunkDrawer
Paper Mache Desktop JunkDrawer Submitted by Tani Hughes Estimated cost of this project: $0.00 – $3.00 (if you count glue and varnish) I guess I … Read more
Surface-Smoothing Technique for Paper Mache Masks – Guest Post
Steve Gabany has very generously offered to show us his special technique for getting a porcelain-smooth finish on his masks. Thanks, Steve! © Steve Gabany … Read more
Paper Mache Cougar and “Instant” Paper Mache Recipe
Note: If you like the big cats you might also be interested in my lion wall mask pattern. There’s no silicone mold or plaster required … Read more
Paper Pulp and Plaster in the Silicone Molds
After a whole lot of messing around, I finally found something that works well in the silicone rubber molds I made several weeks ago. But … Read more
Painting the Tortoise
The tortoise is finally done – almost. I’ll walk to the hardware store in a few minutes to buy the marine varnish I hope will … Read more
