January 2010

Papier Mache Design Book – A Review

My copy of Monique Robert’s new book, Papier-Mâché Design, arrived several days ago. I read it through in one sitting, getting up only for a few refills of coffee. I can’t wait to use some of the methods she describes. This is definitely not for the grade-school art class–this is a serious book for people [...]

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Make a Delicate Butterfly with Paper Mache Clay

Today I’ll show you how I made these butterflies, which have rather surprisingly thin wings, yet don’t break when you drop them on the floor (I didn’t mean to, but at least now I know they’ll survive a bit of clumsiness…) I don’t normally make tiny things. I don’t collect tiny things, either. That’s just [...]

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Reader Needs Help With Pinata

I just received an urgent request for help with a pinata project on the Paper Mache Recipe page, and I don’t have the answer. I’ve never made a pinata,and I’m hoping you can help. Please read the comment below and offer your suggestions: Hello there! First, I must say how truly gifted you are. These [...]

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New Papier Mache Book – And Thoughts About Self-Publishing Full-Color Art Books

A few months ago I told you about an artist in Canada who creates museum-quality papier mache sculptures. I also mentioned that the artist, Monique Robert, was in the process of writing a book about the unique processes she uses to create her large, lifelike sculptures. I’m happy to say her book is now available. [...]

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Mixing Color–A Book Review and Short Physics Lesson

Last week I accidentally discovered Blue and Yellow Don’t Make Green, by Michael Wilcox. I ordered the book on a whim, and it has now become one of the most important resources among all the books I own on the subject of art. I decided to write this post to tell you about the book, just [...]

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Storing Paper Mache in Hot, Humid Climate???

How can you store paper mache Christmas ornaments so they’ll still be beautiful next year? Your suggestions are welcome. Hi Everyone. A reader sent me a question I can’t answer, and I’m hoping you can help her out. She lives in Texas, and she wants to know the best way to protect a pair of [...]