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How to Make a Paper Mache Mask

ShareProject Difficulty Level: Intermediate Paper mache masks are a lot of fun to make. Many traditional cultures use masks as a way to bring spirits or gods to life – and kids (and fun-loving adults) use masks on Halloween. The mask I made is a wall decoration, but it could be used as a traditional [...]

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How to Make a Paper Mache Whale Wall Hanging

ShareProject Difficulty Level: Intermediate I found a photo of a rare white baby sperm whale in the wonderful book Sperm Whales by Jonathan Gordon. I couldn’t resist the idea of doing a sculptural portrait of this rare baby – is she Moby Dick’s grandaughter? During this project I encountered some challenges, and found a new [...]

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