Download - Paper Mache
SculpturePaper MacheArt Experience
3D designThinking about an artwork from all sides!
Creating artwork that thinks about negative and positive space
Sculpture in the round
Paper Mache
Process
Step 1: After drawing a plan and printing references to look at, crumple and cut strips of news paper
Step 2: tape them together to create a basic form/ structure for your sculpture
Step 3: Mix the paper mache glue called wheat paste , use elmer’s glue & water, or ask your teacher about plaster craft.
Step 4: Cut more strips of news paper and wet these new strips of newspaper with the mixed glue.
(If using plaster craft cut it into small strips and dunk them in water)
Step 5: Place wet strips of news paper or plaster craft over your armature and smooth down.
Step 6: let it dry over night until the new “skin” is hard. The sculpture should feel firm to the touch and not be damp at all.
Step 7: Apply a base coat of white tempera paint on the surface before painting the colors to block the newsprint from showing through the paint.
Last Step - 8: Paint your sculpture using acrylic or tempera paint!
Examples
Now that you know HOW to make paper mache’ sculptures it’s time to
decide WHAT to make!
YOUR PROJECT:
Create a paper mache sculpture that reflects your personality!
SUBJECT MATTER:
Anything that tells about your likes or dislikes.
IDEAS:
Instruments
Animals
Hobbies
people
YOUR GRADE:
Participation
Design
Execution of work
cleanliness
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Now Create!Be Imaginative!!!