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.
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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 … Read more
Life-Sized Paper Mache Giraffe
Cris Kelly’s very tall paper mache giraffe still doesn’t have his spots, but I encouraged her to write a guest post right away so we … Read more
Tom’s Life-Sized Bear Sculpture
What a treat – our friend Tom has agreed to show us how he started with the bear pattern on this site. I must … Read more
Paper Mache “Beast”
We have a guest post today that I know you’ll enjoy. Theodore Carter created a paper mache sculpture that he titled “The Beast,” and he … Read more
The Whale o’ Love: Waterproof Paper Mache
Today’s guest post is by Esther Rovin, who found a way to make waterproof paper mache. I can’t wait for Spring so I can give … Read more
Dan Reeder’s Latest Paper Mache Dragon
A few weeks ago, someone forwarded a link to one of Dan Reeder’s dragon videos. She reminded me that some people haven’t yet discovered Dan’s … Read more
Star Wars Mask is Done
I added the paper mache to the Star Wars mask, added lots of wrinkles, and painted him pink. This was a silly project, but I … Read more
How to Make a Mask from Star Wars – Part One
I started a new paper mache mask from Star Wars. I hope the movie studio doesn’t mind too much. Wollivan is an Interstellar scout who … Read more
Character Made with Magic Sculpt and Plaster Cloth
In this video I show you how I built this character by placing plaster cloth over a clay sculpture. Then I added Magic Sculpt, an … Read more
Make a Great Blue Heron Sculpture with Air Dry Clay and Apoxie Sculpt
Today we have a guest post from Kelly Richard, who shows us how she made this Great Blue Heron. You can see from the progress … Read more
Explorations into Creating a Paper Mache Giraffe
Today’s guest post is by our old friend Rex Winn. Lately, he’s been making giraffes with paper mache clay. These long-legged creatures can be a … Read more
How to Make a Life-Sized Paper Mache Reindeer
We have a really fun guest post today, from Rona McIntosh. She made a life-sized paper mache reindeer, and as Rona and her husband … Read more
My New Mystery Novel – and Latest Guest Posts
I just published my newest book, and I had to let you all know about it. It isn’t a how-to book – it’s a … Read more
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
How to Make a Paper Mache Dinosaur
Today, we have a guest post by Irma Holguera, who made this delightful paper mache dinosaur for her son. And lucky for us, she agreed … Read more
Paper Mache Humpback Whale Sculpture Tutorial – Guest Post
We have another guest post by Basil Hammerton, a paper mache sculptor from New Zealand. You may remember him as the author of the … Read more
How to Make a Mold with Gelatin and Glycerine, Part 2
This video shows how to use the gelatin and glycerine mold-making material to make a mold. (You’ll find the actual recipe and mixing method in … Read more
Gelatin and Glycerine Mold-Making Recipe, Cheap and Reusable
I spent the last several weeks playing around with recipes I found online for this cheap and reusable gelatin and glycerine mold-making material. The recipe … Read more
Reproducing Masks in Silicone Molds – An Experiment
The video at the top of this post shows the results of my recent experiment in reproducing masks in a silicone mold. The results were … Read more
Paper Mache Raccoon Final – Features and Fur
Sculpt the features and fur on the raccoon. This is the final video in this sculpting series.
Paper Mache Raccoon Part 4 – New Toes, Shop Towel Mache, and Corn Starch Paste
https://youtu.be/BiuzEblH964 You’re probably starting to wonder if I’m ever going to finish this silly raccoon – but I am, I promise! There just seems to … Read more
How to Restore Antique Dolls with Paper Mache Clay
We have a very interesting guest post today. Karen Musson is going to show us how she uses paper mache clay over spray foam. … 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
