Paper Mache Genius

This week I have been thinking a lot about making some projects from paper mache, at the suggestion of a good friend. When I think of paper mache, I think of erupting volcano projects at the school fair and the pair of alligator shoes I made in high school. (A pair of lady's pumps transformed to look like silly alligator heads complete with fake eyelashes and pointy teeth).


In researching a good recipe for the paste, I stumbled across some INCREDIBLE beauties made from paper mache. Here is a gorgeous creation by an artist named Monique Robert.



These next sculptures are made by an artist named Jonni Good. The pig is actually a piggy bank- the torso is an empty Morton Salt container so it's hollow for all the loose change. She made it for her grandson. What an amazing gift!!!





She also made a soulful looking whale, for me it was love at first sight! Tell me- who knew paper mache could be so elegant and delicate looking as this perfect little creature?


You can make the paste from elmers glue and water, or just equal parts flour and water with a couple of tablespoons of salt mixed in to prevent mold. Then just dip newspaper strips in the paste and lay onto form. I am very excited to try my own!!!