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Diy Papier Mache Sculpture

MAKE PAPIER MACHE SCULPTURES 101

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/diy-papier-mache-sculpture • Posted by Emi H.

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.

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

2 h 00

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

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.

Instructions

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    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

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

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

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

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    Move on to making any types of sculptures.