Comments on: Tutorials http://ultimatepapermache.com Animal Sculptures and Advanced Paper Mache Projects. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:36:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Inexpensive $1-or-Less Ideas for Fun for Kids | fun-forkids.com http://ultimatepapermache.com/tutorials/comment-page-3#comment-13786 Inexpensive $1-or-Less Ideas for Fun for Kids | fun-forkids.com Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:21:01 +0000 http://ultimatepapermache.com/?page_id=295#comment-13786 [...] For example, we found a blog that shows you how to make tons of different paper mache models Here.Paper ponchos: Go Mexican style while you make burritos for dinner. and while the little ones enjoy [...] [...] For example, we found a blog that shows you how to make tons of different paper mache models Here.Paper ponchos: Go Mexican style while you make burritos for dinner. and while the little ones enjoy [...]

]]> By: Jonni http://ultimatepapermache.com/tutorials/comment-page-3#comment-13652 Jonni Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:17:57 +0000 http://ultimatepapermache.com/?page_id=295#comment-13652 Is the turtle hollow? If so, is there a way to put a piece of wood or a metal strap inside that you could attach a cord to, so all the weight wasn't on two holes? The wider the area that is affected by the hangers, the less likely anything will break or crack. Of course, paper mache is quite strong and light. so you may have no problem with cracking. If the paper mache is thick enough, your screw-in hangers might work just fine. Is the turtle hollow? If so, is there a way to put a piece of wood or a metal strap inside that you could attach a cord to, so all the weight wasn’t on two holes? The wider the area that is affected by the hangers, the less likely anything will break or crack. Of course, paper mache is quite strong and light. so you may have no problem with cracking. If the paper mache is thick enough, your screw-in hangers might work just fine.

]]> By: Julie http://ultimatepapermache.com/tutorials/comment-page-3#comment-13651 Julie Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:51:47 +0000 http://ultimatepapermache.com/?page_id=295#comment-13651 Yes, I think we could add a hanger with epoxy glue...I was just worried it might damage the paper mache'. We want to angle the turtle and I was concerned that the weight might eventually pull a chunk out of the piece. I also thought about drilling a small hole into the chest/neck area, putting a screw-type of small hanger in there and filling that up with glue. It seems very well made and I may be anxious for no good reason, just not familiar with this type of art. We paid quite a bit of money for it (and now seeing your tutorials, I think I could do this...nonetheless) I don't want to damage it. Please let me know what you think. I am ever so grateful for this forum! Julie Yes, I think we could add a hanger with epoxy glue…I was just worried it might damage the paper mache’. We want to angle the turtle and I was concerned that the weight might eventually pull a chunk out of the piece.

I also thought about drilling a small hole into the chest/neck area, putting a screw-type of small hanger in there and filling that up with glue.

It seems very well made and I may be anxious for no good reason, just not familiar with this type of art. We paid quite a bit of money for it (and now seeing your tutorials, I think I could do this…nonetheless) I don’t want to damage it.

Please let me know what you think. I am ever so grateful for this forum!

Julie

]]> By: Jonni http://ultimatepapermache.com/tutorials/comment-page-3#comment-13628 Jonni Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:35:53 +0000 http://ultimatepapermache.com/?page_id=295#comment-13628 Julie, would it be possible to add a metal hanger with epoxy glue? This is not my area of expertise - perhaps a local picture frame store would have a good idea for you. Julie, would it be possible to add a metal hanger with epoxy glue? This is not my area of expertise – perhaps a local picture frame store would have a good idea for you.

]]> By: Julie http://ultimatepapermache.com/tutorials/comment-page-3#comment-13627 Julie Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:34:15 +0000 http://ultimatepapermache.com/?page_id=295#comment-13627 Hi, We bought a large paper mache sea turtle. It is beautiful and we'd like to hang it on our screen porch, however it needs another hanger added to it to hang correctly. The only way to hang this now is from its tail straight down. We'd like to add the hanger to its chest so we can angle it on the wall. Is there anyway to attach an extra loop or wall hanger on it? It's length is 30"; the width of its flippers is 46" and it weighs about 5 lbs. Thanks for you advice. Julie Hi,

We bought a large paper mache sea turtle. It is beautiful and we’d like to hang it on our screen porch, however it needs another hanger added to it to hang correctly. The only way to hang this now is from its tail straight down. We’d like to add the hanger to its chest so we can angle it on the wall. Is there anyway to attach an extra loop or wall hanger on it?

It’s length is 30″; the width of its flippers is 46″ and it weighs about 5 lbs.

Thanks for you advice.

Julie

]]> By: Jonni http://ultimatepapermache.com/tutorials/comment-page-3#comment-13623 Jonni Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:48:01 +0000 http://ultimatepapermache.com/?page_id=295#comment-13623 Michael, the clay is really strong, so 1/4 inch should be plenty. You may even be able to get away with less. Do a small experimental piece first, perhaps just a flat disk spread over plastic wrap, so you can get a feel for it. Also,<a href="http://ultimatepapermache.com/paper-mache-clay/comment-page-12#comment-13613"> check out this comment</a> we also got today on another page. Dixie makes grandfather clocks with the clay, so she may have a more accurate answer for you. I haven't made any large wall pieces with the material myself. Michael, the clay is really strong, so 1/4 inch should be plenty. You may even be able to get away with less. Do a small experimental piece first, perhaps just a flat disk spread over plastic wrap, so you can get a feel for it.

Also, check out this comment we also got today on another page. Dixie makes grandfather clocks with the clay, so she may have a more accurate answer for you. I haven’t made any large wall pieces with the material myself.

]]> By: Michael Johnson http://ultimatepapermache.com/tutorials/comment-page-3#comment-13616 Michael Johnson Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:59:27 +0000 http://ultimatepapermache.com/?page_id=295#comment-13616 I am going to make a life size American Bison head and chest, using your mache clay. I think I will use wire for the base upon which I will put the clay. Because of its large size, how thick should the sides be to be stable and yet still be light enough to hang on a wall? I will send photos and let you all know how it gos. Thanks for the help. I am going to make a life size American Bison head and chest, using your mache clay. I think I will use wire for the base upon which I will put the clay. Because of its large size, how thick should the sides be to be stable and yet still be light enough to hang on a wall?

I will send photos and let you all know how it gos. Thanks for the help.

]]> By: Jonni http://ultimatepapermache.com/tutorials/comment-page-3#comment-13512 Jonni Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:39:19 +0000 http://ultimatepapermache.com/?page_id=295#comment-13512 I've never done any restorations, but a two-part epoxy cement should do the trick. I’ve never done any restorations, but a two-part epoxy cement should do the trick.

]]> By: Nancy http://ultimatepapermache.com/tutorials/comment-page-3#comment-13511 Nancy Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:44:56 +0000 http://ultimatepapermache.com/?page_id=295#comment-13511 Hi, I'm in the midst of a project restoration and I have several older and newer paper mache rabbits that have lost their glass eyes. Can you tell me the best way to insert the glass eye so it doesn't fall out? Thank you. Hi,

I’m in the midst of a project restoration and I have several older and newer paper mache rabbits that have lost their glass eyes. Can you tell me the best way to insert the glass eye so it doesn’t fall out?

Thank you.

]]> By: Jonni http://ultimatepapermache.com/tutorials/comment-page-3#comment-13372 Jonni Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:25:46 +0000 http://ultimatepapermache.com/?page_id=295#comment-13372 Is the crack wide enough to get some carpenter's or Elmer's glue into it? If so, and if the shape allows you to clamp it together until the glue is dry, that might hold it. Gorilla glue would work, too. You would still have a line showing the original problem, though. If your angels are important, either for sentimental or financial reasons, you might want to call the closest art museum to see if they can recommend someone who specializes in restoring art. Is the crack wide enough to get some carpenter’s or Elmer’s glue into it? If so, and if the shape allows you to clamp it together until the glue is dry, that might hold it. Gorilla glue would work, too. You would still have a line showing the original problem, though. If your angels are important, either for sentimental or financial reasons, you might want to call the closest art museum to see if they can recommend someone who specializes in restoring art.

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