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
Fast-Setting Shop-Towel Mache
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
How to Make an Owl Mask, Part 4
My owl mask is finally finished. Spring got in the way of this project (and I ordered many more plants than I was ready for), … Read more
How to Make an Owl Mask, #3
This week, I gave the owl mask a coating of shop towel mache. Now all that’s left is to let him dry all the way … Read more
How to Make an Owl Mask #2
The paper mache owl mask is now almost ready for the paper mache. If you haven’t seen the first video, click here. I worked in … Read more
How to Make an Owl Mask, #1
I started making an owl mask this week. Why an owl mask? Because that’s what got my main character into so much trouble in the … Read more
Tips for Paper Mache Masks Made Over WED Clay
I love using WED clay for my sculpted paper mache masks, but I was always irritated by the grey residue left inside the mask after … 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 Masks Made with a 3-D Computer Program and Negative Molds
Today’s guest post is by Adam Shaw, the mask maker behind the company Paper Faces. Adam creates paper mache masks using a method that is … Read more
Not Your Grade School Paper Mache Bowls
We have a guest post today from Lynn Harriet, who makes wonderful paper mache bowls. Her painting style is great, and the tutorial she wrote … Read more
Bowling Pin Dragon – Guest Post
This weekend Mary Arvelo sent me photos of her baby dragon, and the story behind it is almost as interesting as the dragon she made. It … Read more
“Please Read With Me” Chair – Guest Post
[symple_box color=”yellow” text_align=”left” width=”100%” float=”none”] Today we have a guest post by Rita Coffern, who agreed to show us how she built her adorable chair … 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
Making a Helmet Mask with Paper Mache
OK, this video is a bit choppy and weird, but I spent too many hours making it, so I went ahead and posted it. The … Read more
Matt Lyon’s Paper Mache Theater Masks
We have a real treat today – Matt Lyon gave me permission to post an email he sent to me last week, along with photos … Read more
Paper Mache Head – Success!
It worked. The paper mache head did dry, even though the paper mache was applied over a wet clay form. But that wasn’t really the … Read more
Paper Mache Head – Maybe…
I’m doing an experiment today. I’m covering a damp clay sculpture with paper mache, because I want to ship the paper mache head to my … Read more
The Wolf Mask is Done…
Note: The video on this page is part of a long series because it took quite a while to make the sculpture and turn it … Read more
Paper Mache Wolf, Part 5
Note: The video on this page is part of a long series because it took a long time to make the sculpture and turn it … Read more
Sculpting a Paper Mache Wolf Mask, Parts 3 and 4
Note: The video on this page is part of a long series because it took a long time to make the sculpture and turn it … Read more
Sculpting the Wolf’s Eyes and Nose – Wolf Mask, Part 2
Note: The video on this page is part of a long series because it took a long time to make the sculpture and turn it … Read more
Sculpting a Wolf Head Display Mask, Part 1
Note: The video on this page is part of a long series because it took a long time to make the sculpture and turn it … Read more
How to Make a Pantalone Mask, Part 3
In the first two videos I created a mold for a traditional Pantalone mask with modeling clay, and then covered it with two layers of … Read more
How to Make a Pantalone Mask, Part 2
This is the second of three mask-making videos. In this series I’m making a traditional Pantalone mask using the same methods and materials that I … Read more
