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
New Paper Mache Wolf Mask Pattern
A new pattern for a paper mache wolf mask. to make with cardboard, paper mache and paint.
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
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
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 Wall Sculpture Pattern
Use this pattern to create a realistic baby elephant wall sculpture. This life-sized faux trophy mount is easy to make with the pattern and paper mache.
Easy Pattern for Paper Mache Jackrabbit Head
This pattern helps you create an over-sized jackrabbit head faux trophy mount for your wall. Cut out the pieces, tape them together, and cover with paper mache.
