Comments on: My Paper Mache Book Project, Suggestions Please…

By: Jonni

Jonni — Wed, 12 May 2010 13:42:54 +0000

Hi Jessa. I have several projects in the works at the moment, but the manatee sculpture does sound like a lot of fun. I’m actually thinking about starting another blog specifically for endangered animals, and the manatee would fit right in. However, it will be several months before I have time for such a large project.

By: Jessa Leavitt

Jessa Leavitt — Wed, 12 May 2010 02:49:54 +0000

here is a cute detailed close up of the manatee’s face

By: Jessa Leavitt

Jessa Leavitt — Wed, 12 May 2010 02:46:37 +0000

My 3rd grader is doing an animal project on the Manatee. She is a very crafty hands on kid who loves to do things like this, if you could make a quick easy basic Manatee that she could look at to get an idea of how it would be done she would really love that.

Thank you,
Jessa

By: Jonni

Jonni — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:22:18 +0000

I won't be putting large sculptures in my book, but I do recommend that you check out Dan Reeder's book (there's a link in the sidebar). The monster-man's armatures are fairly easy to make, and can be used for anything--they don't have to be monsters. Monique Robert's book would be best if you want to make big things that must be light enough to hang from the ceiling or on the wall. She doesn't show you step-by-step instructions for making an actual sculpture, but she shows you how to build the insides of a sculpture you design so it's strong and light. However, for someone just starting out, I'd go with Dan's wire armatures. That's what I used to make the big cats like the bobcat and the lion cubs. They aren't as big as the sculptures you have in mind, but Dan's techniques would work at any size.

By: zernike

zernike — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:20:35 +0000

I would love to learn how to make larger sized projects, bigger than human size. If not in your book, do you have any to recommend?

By: Jonni

Jonni — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:34:23 +0000

Hi Bonnie. Once the paper clay dries, it will be hard, even if the underlying form is soft. But if there isn’t much support behind it, you might want to put on two fairly thin coats, just to make sure it’s strong enough.

Are you intending to put it outside? We definitely want to see the finished result – and any photos you might have taken along the way.

By: Jonni

Jonni — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:31:26 +0000

Great ideas. I'll get started on the book tomorrow. Today I worked on my new online sculpture gallery page. I had no idea it would take so long - but now I'm free to start working on the book.

By: Jonni

Jonni — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:30:09 +0000

No, we don’t have any bus company that would deserve the name “Premier.” We have Greyhound, and another company owned by Greyhound called Trailways. They don’t expect anyone to use their services unless they can’t find any other way to get there. My recent ride, scheduled to take 5 hours, took 18 hours. You can see why I’m not happy with our transportation system here in the northwest US.

By: Lesley

Lesley — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:13:51 +0000

Maybe they don’t have Premier where you are, for some reason I thought you were Australian. Lesley.

By: Lesley

Lesley — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:10:55 +0000

Hi, I love your idea for a book, I will be one of the first to buy it. I love your animals but how about some stylized critters too, you know more animated less real. Also fantasy critters would be great and as I live in a caravan I need some smaller works. Gee thats all I want, not too much I hope. lol lol. I am sure whatever you come up with will be great, can’t wait for it.
Lesley. PS Try Premier coach lines, they are cheaper and I found them to be great here in Qld.