How to Make a Paper Mache Bunny Sculpture
This little lop-eared bunny is easy to make, with either paper mache clay or traditional paper mache strips and paste.
Paper Strips and Paste Projects
Gluten-Free Paper Mache Paste (Won’t Attract Mold, and It’s Cheap!)
This super-easy paper mache paste contains no flour, it’s gluten-free, and it doesn’t attract mold or insects. And it’s perfect for grade school art teachers.
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.
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
Make a Tiny Paper Mache Cradle for Your Nativity Scene
https://youtu.be/tT6HSrURpkc Paper Mache Nativity Scene Cradle Our friend Pedro Rodrigues makes tiny, intricately-detailed paper mache sculptures, often with historical significance. If you visit the Daily … Read more
How to Use Plaster Molds with Paper Mache
I got an email this week from Laurence Black, who shared the result of his experiments in using paper mache in a plaster mold. (Or … 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
Lawrence of Arabia Paper Mache Sculpture
Harry Keaton wrote a guest post for us, showing us how he made the armature for his Laurence of Arabia sculpture. Armatures for two-legged critters … Read more
Make a Paper Mache Christmas Tree
Make a paper mache Christmas tree, so you can have a lighted tree and cats at the same time.
Mother and Son Make a Baby Elephant with Paper Mache
Karen Lanchester sent me this video of herself and her five-year old son making this adorable paper mache elephant. Karen doesn’t have a YouTube channel, … 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
Baby Sperm Whale Wall Hanging, Made with Paper Mache
I thought it would be fun to take another look at one of the first projects I ever posted on my blog. I don’t have … Read more
Make a Paper Mache Classic Car – Dodge Caravan/ Plymouth Voyager
Bryan Divers wrote a guest post for us today, and I don’t think we’ve ever had a project like this on the site before. He … Read more
Make an Acorn Centerpiece with Paper Mache
We have a guest post today from Kirk Davies, who made a lovely acorn centerpiece with paper mache clay. This idea would work for any … 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
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 be … Read more
Paper Mache Raccoon Part 3 – Padding the Armature
The paper mache raccoon’s armature is almost done. In this video I add the crumpled paper to the cardboard pattern.
How Diann Made Her Whimsical “Once in a Blue Moon” Sculpture
In a recent comment on this blog, Diann McDonald showed us several of her sculptures, including this one. Because we get a lot of … 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
3-D Black Bear Faux Trophy Mount Pattern
Create a realistic bear head faux trophy mount for your wall with this easy pattern. Cut the pieces out, tape them together, and cover with paper mache.
Make a Chalkboard Globe
I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately from people who want to make paper mache planets. The more I thought about how I would … Read more
3-D Baby Elephant Pattern for Paper Mache
This baby elephant pattern creates all the shapes for you, so you don’t need any sculpting experience to make it. This big baby will make a lovely addition to your own decor, or give it to someone who loves African wildlife. Either way, it will be even more special because you made it yourself.
Easy Pattern for Paper Mache Jackrabbit Head
A jackrabbit “faux trophy mount” is a silly idea – but that’s what makes it so much fun. The pattern creates all the shapes for you. After it’s taped together and you’ve added a layer of paper mache, you can paint it any way you like to create a one-of-a-kind work of art.
Paper Mache + Decoupage = Amazing!
Today we have a guest post by Natalie Wargin, a painter, sculptor and digital artist. She agreed to show us how her decoupaged bowls are … Read more