Comments on: Coming Soon – Panda Tutorial. Plus, Jackrabbits now in Progress

By: Jonni

Jonni — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:51:29 +0000

Thanks, Joanne. I didn’t keep the rabbit patterns – sorry. And I can’t remember why I used the particle board, which is quite heavy. I probably just had some lying around, and needed an excuse to use it. For something this size I normally use cardboard. But you’re right – a scroll saw would work really well to cut out the pressboard. I do think some artists use a similar product to paint on, but I’m not sure if they can use the ordinary stuff from the lumber store. Does anyone else know?

By: Joanne Gennarella

Joanne Gennarella — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:37:14 +0000

I also just looooooooooove your rabbits. Any chance of getting the paper patterns for these adorables? I am now the proud owner (since Xmas this year) of a new table top scroll saw on which I can cut the wood or as you used pressboard – is this found in the lumber of hardware stores? I believe it is a material which many artists used as a painting ground – correct? Anyway this is one of your really great jobs.!!..

By: Jonni

Jonni — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:45:25 +0000

Thanks, Aimee. Actually, I put on one layer of paper strips and then did most of the detail modelling with a mixture of joint compound and the ground paper from cellulose insulation. That’s what you see in the photo of the jackrabbit above. This mixture is easier to work with, for me, than the paper mache pulp, but it does need to be protected with the final layer of strips. I’ll be doing some experimentation to see if I can use the ground paper with flour and water paste to make a pulp that can be used alone. The problem with the cellulose is that it isn’t really a safe art medium for kids, since you really should use a face mask when working with it, until it’s damp enough to stop the powder from getting in the lungs. And I know that most people think of paper mache as a kid’s art form. (I think that means I’m in my second childhood…)

By: Aimee

Aimee — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:14:11 +0000

Your jack rabbits are FAB! I can’t believe you do this with strips. I’m so inspired to try out your methods. Great job!