Paper mache designs ideas

Experimenting with flowers. Had fun making and painting these. I'm sure there will be more. I used some discarded pieces of plastic packaging for the bases, and cut out cardboard petals to build up the blossoms. Covered all surfaces in masking tape. Smeared with paper mache clay. Love the texture. The finished product: Sanded, primed with gesso, and painted with acrylics and gold accent. They ought to make nice jewelry dishes.

These fabulous paper mache hot air balloons have sparked a few ideas to go along with the 2012 Mutual Theme: “Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations” Doctrine and Covenants 115:5. * Paper Mache Hot Air Balloons found here * New Beginnings Hot Air Balloon theme When introducing the YW Values I envision a young woman either holding up a Hot Air Balloon in the color of the value - maybe even having the value on the balloon itself - and after explaining the value…

I adore paper mache. When it comes to crafting, I would go so far as to say it's my first love. Since we've moved to more humid climes, however, I've found that my projects don't dry quickly (or at all) on their own. I've learned to compensate by using the oven and putting drying racks over heat vents. Another way I compensate is by finding ways to keep my armature from getting too wet. I love the sea, and it's bounty, and have collected lots of shells and starfish over the years. I don't…

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For a while now I have been keeping an eye out for a mannequin head for photographing my earrings. No luck. I found some online that were $3...

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