Made by orlando E. Ginarte
The bird (Cardinal) is 12 inches long by 4 inches high ,it is resting on a real banana leaf that I used for contrast.
The Red Bird
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Made by orlando E. Ginarte
The bird (Cardinal) is 12 inches long by 4 inches high ,it is resting on a real banana leaf that I used for contrast.
Includes Jonni’s famous Paper Mache Clay recipe, and tips on choosing the right recipe for your next project.
This is just a wonderful Cardinal! The detail you added is very well done. Great job!
Wow. Your cardinal is very detailed and looks so realistic on the leaf. Nice job!!!!
Connie+Kulow, Thanks!
So skillfully done!
I’m really awestruck by the feet – how did you accomplish such realism in such a tiny delicate way?
Hi Lisa. I used Blick aluminum wire UHF 14-350 (Size 14 Gauge). Hit the end of the wires with a hammer to crate the nails. Wrap the “fingers” with thin strips of tape .For the next layer use thin strips of crushed aluminum foil continue to cover with thin strips of paper. Finally cover with PaperMache paste.
Make the marks on fingers using small spatula or wire.
Wow – really impressive detail work. Thank you!
*Clarification: It should say Paper Mache “Clay” instead of Paper Mache “paste”.