Paper Mache Monsters

What is Paper Mache?

technique for creating forms by mixing wet paper with glue or paste.

The form hardens as it dries, and becomes suitable for painting.

Although paper mâché is a French word which literally means "chewed paper", it was originated by the Chinese - the inventors of paper.

Rubric: Rubric for paper mache sculpture: 1. The artwork has form and is at least 5 inching tall and 5 inches wide. Outstanding 20 exceptional 18 very good 16 good 14 acceptable 12 some problems 10 unacceptable 8 incomplete 0   2. The artwork has good craftsmanship: neat and clean and well put together. Looks good Outstanding 20 exceptional 18 very good 16 good 14 acceptable 12 some problems 10 unacceptable 8 incomplete 0 . 3. The artwork looks scary. Outstanding 20 exceptional 18 very good 16 good 14 acceptable 12 some problems 10 unacceptable 8 incomplete 0   4. The artwork is creative and unique. It is not like something that anyone has ever seen

before. Outstanding 20 exceptional 18 very good 16 good 14 acceptable 12 some problems 10 unacceptable 8 incomplete 0   5. The artwork can stand up by itself with no help. Outstanding 20 exceptional 18 very good 16 good 14 acceptable 12 some problems 10 unacceptable 8 incomplete 0  

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Rubric: Rubric for paper mache sculpture: 1. The artwork has form and is at least 5 inching tall and 5 inches wide. Outstanding 20 exceptional 18 very good 16 good 14 acceptable 12 some problems 10 unacceptable 8 incomplete 0   2. The artwork has good craftsmanship: neat and clean and well put together. Looks good Outstanding 20 exceptional 18 very good 16 good 14 acceptable 12 some problems 10 unacceptable 8 incomplete 0 . 3. The artwork looks scary. Outstanding 20 exceptional 18 very good 16 good 14 acceptable 12 some problems 10 unacceptable 8 incomplete 0   4. The artwork is creative and unique. It is not like something that anyone has ever seen

before. Outstanding 20 exceptional 18 very good 16 good 14 acceptable 12 some problems 10 unacceptable 8 incomplete 0   5. The artwork can stand up by itself with no help. Outstanding 20 exceptional 18 very good 16 good 14 acceptable 12 some problems 10 unacceptable 8 incomplete 0