From the monthly archives:

January 2010

Papier Mache Design Book – A Review

January 21, 2010

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

January 13, 2010

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

January 12, 2010

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

January 6, 2010

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

January 6, 2010

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???

January 2, 2010

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 [...]

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