Diy Papier Mache Sculpture

MAKE PAPIER MACHE SCULPTURES 101

Posted by Emi H.

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It's easy to make just about any type of papier mache sculpture. In this tutorial, you will be shown how to begin with a cardboard shape, then proceed to the papier mache coverage, and then finally painting and texturing.

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You Will Need (1 thing)

  • cardboard, newsprint, glue, paint

Steps (5 steps, 120 minutes)

  1. 1

    Print off this elephant pattern template, or draw your own.

    The link for the template is in this video link, check below the video:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghh9JDbmDZc

  2. 2

    Cut out 2 cardboard shapes, 2 ears, 2 tusks.
    Glue scraps of cardboard in between to add width.
    Tape together
    Cover with newsprint

  3. 3

    Paint and enjoy.
    See the video for step by step tutorial:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghh9JDbmDZc

  4. 4

    Once you learn the basics, you can develop more detail.

  5. 5

    Move on to making any types of sculptures.