Comments on: My Next Paper Mache Project – What Should It Be?

By: Jonni

Jonni — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:45:01 +0000

You might check out the tutorial I did for the snowy owl – you’ll need to change the shape, obviously, and add the beak, but the rest of the operation would stay the same.

By: Joy

Joy — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:21:54 +0000

Hi,
I really want to make a paper mashe pelican, any ideas?

By: Jonni

Jonni — Mon, 10 May 2010 01:15:08 +0000

Hi Rocio. I’ve never done anything like you describe, but if I did, I’d probably use cardboard, masking tape, and the paper mache clay. If you do make your sculpture, please let us know how it turned out (and how you did it). That way, we can all learn from you.

By: Rocio

Rocio — Mon, 10 May 2010 00:45:20 +0000

Hello! I know that uyou probably posted this up a long time ago but i hav been looking on the web like crazy for a “how to” on makin huge sculptures of tombs or things of that sort. I want to make a tall sculpture of stone tanlets with the ten commandments. For now i guess ill stick to my cardboard and paint idea hahaha. But i wish that i can make it so much more dramatic. Write me back to my email if you can! Thank you!

By: Jonni

Jonni — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:19:38 +0000

$45 for a little paper mache bird? Wow. You can definitely make one yourself. You can make a whole herd of them for $45. You can find the tutorial for a paper mache bluebird here. I used the same process, but added a little more detail, for the bird sitting on Dionysus' shoulder. Your daughter must be excited about having such a unique room decor. Do you have any photos you could share? And yes, I've thought about doing a pelican. A lobster would be hard - just because they're such weird creatures. But a sand dollar would be a snap. maybe when I'm done with all my cat sculptures I'll tackle one of these ideas. Thanks for the suggestions.

By: Julia

Julia — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:19:59 +0000

Oh and I meant pelican, crab… not pelican crab! haha!

By: Julia

Julia — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:19:22 +0000

Hello,

Love the site!! My husband and I are decorating my daughter’s room in a Mermaid theme, I guess it’s also under the sea because we have added some other under the sea creatures. I used a room on hgtv.com as inspiration. It is for the green house, I loved it. Our decorations for her room are all green, which we weren’t trying to do. We just thought we could save money and have a lot of fun making all her decorations ourselves. The hgtv room has a paper mache bird that sits son the window sill, I love the idea. They tell you where to buy it and it is listed as $45 for this little bird! So, needless to say we decided to make our own! Have you made a little bird before? I would love some idea or tips!

My vote for the next animal would be:

pelican crab, lobster, starfish, sand dollar, seahorse, or octopus! Thanks!

Julia

By: lorraine

lorraine — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:41:50 +0000

Ok I have to vote for the bat an upside down one that could hand off something!!! its a great halloween project too and I would totally make it if you put up the steps!!

How about a bulldog I can see you doing that one very well.

By: Jonni

Jonni — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:09:01 +0000

Hi Karen. I did make a paper mache giraffe, but just the head. You might find that tutorial helpful. Some day I'd love to have a full-sized baby giraffe, but I think that project will have to wait.

By: Karen in Ocean Shores

Karen in Ocean Shores — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:49:32 +0000

Hi, I love your art. I have done some in the past, but not for many years. I want to make a giraffe for my granddaughter, can you make one and show me how? Would love to see it.
Thanks for your great ideas.