Comments on: Paper Mache Horse, Day 12

By: Jonni

Jonni — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 05:21:43 +0000

Hi Lindsey. If I did another colt, I'd use the paper mache clay recipe, which you can find here. You can use heavy cardboard for the armature, or light plywood. If you use the paper mache clay, it will help smooth out the bumps made by the crumpled paper armature. If you use the cardboard for the armature, be sure to make it stronger by using some heavy wire. You might want to watch this video, about the horse sculpture that's in my paper mache book. The horse is much smaller than the one you have in mind, but the principles still apply. It shows you how the legs are made stronger with wire.

By: lindsey

lindsey — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 03:03:17 +0000

Hi Jonni, I seem to be interested in you paper mache horse, i have a few questions of my own before i star a life size colt of my own. Okay, so what kind of paper mache do you use? if you don’t buy the paper mache, than how do you make it?what kind of wood do you use for the armature? what would you do if you crumple the news paper to much and it turns out lumpy? sorry for all of these questions, i just want to do well on this project i will be doing with my mother. pleas respond soon

–Lindsey

By: Jonni

Jonni — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:44:50 +0000

I actually “cooked” the super sculpey under a 100 watt light. That’s no something I recommend, though. If I did this project over, I would make the head the same way I made the body, with crumpled paper and masking tape. Then I’d add some details with the joint compound. Then you don’t have to mess with cooking the sculpey or removing it. If you left it in uncooked the oil would eventually seep out into your paper mache and discolor it (I did that once, and ruined a project).

By: mubaraka

mubaraka — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:56:04 +0000

hey ..

did u bake the super sculpey before using it for the face?

the site says u need to bake it at 275

By: Jonni

Jonni — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:09:44 +0000

Thanks, Marcia. Classes do sound like fun, but I live in a very small town, so I doubt I’d get many students. However, I am thinking about writing a book when I can find the time.

By: Marcia

Marcia — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:14:11 +0000

I have to agree with Kathy you have taken paper mache to a whole new level. I was looking for a site to give me some instruction and stumbled upon your work.
BEAUTIFUL ART!!!
I do not know many who would share their process so thoroughly. Thank you.
I don’t know where you are from but I would love to take classes from you and with this site I guess I will.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:33:35 +0000

Just found your site looking for articles on improving website traffic – What a bonus! Your artwork is fabulous, you take paper mache to a whole new level.
Thanks for sharing the creative process as well as the final creation. I have put a link to your site on my blog – this is truly worth sharing.

By: Calamity Anne

Calamity Anne — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:38:45 +0000

I just found your site a few days ago and I’m incredibly impressed with your work! All I really can say is WOW!!!