Layer by layer,
A quick synopsis of the steps I go through.
A quick synopsis of the steps I go through.
I always start with a clump of mache.
I wasn't going to show this shot, because it
has a strand of my Kittie's fur on it.
But ya know, she's part of the family,
and she was just curious to see what I was up to.
At least it's not a hacked up fur-ball.
has a strand of my Kittie's fur on it.
But ya know, she's part of the family,
and she was just curious to see what I was up to.
At least it's not a hacked up fur-ball.
I shape the base into a mound, and when it's almost dry I
add wood dowels or heavy gauge wire. Just an armature
so the mache has something to grab.
I do, add glue if I use wood. If I use wire,
it's a different process, and I'll show that later.
I let this completely dry before I start adding the
body.
I roughly shape out the body, by adding to the wood,
and let this dry a bit, and keep adding mache until
I get the shape and form I want.
I usally use pure paper mache to form my sculpts, but
I had this styrofoam ball, and it was quicker to show.
I add a rough nose and the first layer of cheeks.
I position wire for the arms and lay in
mache to form a cap.
This is as far as I got. I had to make some
arms. And I will finish enough to show in a few days.
On another note...I'm heading into my 8th week, of
fighting a bacteria that wants to take over my body.
The body snatcher!
Ha!
Be Well!
I certainly hope to be.
add wood dowels or heavy gauge wire. Just an armature
so the mache has something to grab.
I do, add glue if I use wood. If I use wire,
it's a different process, and I'll show that later.
I let this completely dry before I start adding the
body.
and let this dry a bit, and keep adding mache until
I get the shape and form I want.
I had this styrofoam ball, and it was quicker to show.
mache to form a cap.
This is as far as I got. I had to make some
arms. And I will finish enough to show in a few days.
On another note...I'm heading into my 8th week, of
fighting a bacteria that wants to take over my body.
The body snatcher!
Ha!
Be Well!
I certainly hope to be.
8 comments:
i luv it already.cant wait to see it all finished and painted.
hugs
Hello Lisa...you are SO sweet for sharing this..I do mache now and again and find this very helpful..I always have to figure a stand for my dolls, ect..because I had no idea how to get them to be free standing..NOW I do..thank you SO much :)
wishing you joy, doreen
be gone epazudie! all sickness....run away fast. hope you are feeling better.
amazing process, you are talented. i love this!
What fun to peek behind the curtain and see the magic happening. Really enjoyed this post!!!
Yep! Your process is almost identical to mine. I guess since we both use paper mache clay that's to be expected.
Fight that bacteria off with everything you've got and hopefully it won't last much longer. Hugs
I love seeing how you make your little magical beings! As for bugs that won't leave, I am so sorry! Try upping your cranberry juice and vitamin C. And rest. REST. :)) xox Pam
I love seeing works in progress!
I hope you are feeling better my friend!
LuLu~*xoxo
That was fun. I've been thinking to use paper mache pulp as a filler under the paperclay, as it's less expensive and I have a good recipe for it, but I love the way you use it with its wonderful textural effect.
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