Artist Vally Nomidou creates her sculptures in the form of human figures from paper using the papier-mâché technique. Her sculptures are of women and girls with anatomically realistic proportions, but their appearance appears unfinished, with open cavities in the bodies where they are partially held together by wire and supported by a wooden frame.
Papier mache man
The papier-mâché figures are made in the original human scale. To achieve such realism, the author takes plaster casts of the models' body parts. Already inside the cast, the author lays out paper layer by layer, gluing them - thus forming each part separately, which are then combined into a common composition.
The frame is expanded from the inside with additional layers of paper and cardboard. Externally it is additionally decorated with paper lace and wire.
The external unfinishedness of the works: the translucency of layers of paper and strips of newspapers, protruding wires, open cavities - this is the author’s conceptual decision, designed to make a shocking impression. The combination of the human form with such elements, which are not characteristic of a healthy human form, causes a painful reaction.
Open cavities in the “bodies” of the sculptures force the viewer, out of curiosity, to look inside.
Some works even repeat only part of a person’s form - it’s like a fragment of the person himself, a little sad, making one think about the fragility of existence.
This three-dimensional figure of a man was left to melt on an uncovered wooden frame instead of a full-fledged form of legs.
Of course, all this creates a slightly frightening impression, but still the characters are made very skillfully.
From ordinary cardboard and paper, three-dimensional figures made using the papier-mâché technique, replicating the human body, look very realistic if not for their conceptual incompleteness.
How to get a voluminous shape:
Because I like big things, so my figurine will not be small. An exact copy is not an end in itself.
1 - find an image of the figurine itself. Enlarge the picture, print it on a printer, cut out the pattern.
2 - trace the pattern on a sheet of cardboard.
3 - cut with a margin in order to bend the edges left and right. Make slits on the parts.
4 - assemble the figure. It is already clear that it will not be a flat thing.
5 - fold the edges. Strips of thinner cardboard will be attached to them.
6 - interlace randomly with strips of thin cardboard.
7 - take burlap (cotton matting), cut into pieces; melt wood glue.
8 - cover the figure with burlap overlapping it. The top must be glued with simple rags such as calico. If this is not done, after the glue dries, we will get hundreds of “needles” from wrapped and hardened burlap threads. Leave the workpiece to dry.
9 - place the dry workpiece on a stand so that you can work from all sides at once (just screw it from below with self-tapping screws to the board).
It is impossible to make such a large workpiece with PVA glue; the structure will be too flimsy.
10 - apply a rough layer of papier-mâché. The figure no longer seems so angular and crooked. It already looks like a sculpture.
Now you need to hang small parts on the blank (blind it from papier-mâché and glue it) so that it looks like Dogu.
The stand was made from boards.
I bent the decor for the end from a polyurethane baguette - if you carefully heat the polyurethane with a hairdryer, it bends.
To make the sculpture practical and not just a dust collector, I cut holes in it and mounted a clock.
Painting the sculpture
The first paint is the color of green clay (olive).
We don’t paint it with the second color, but simply use the tip of a wide flute to give it a brick tone.
Using a smaller flute with fine bristles, almost dry, you need to go over the bulges with white.
And just a little bit of redness will go along the very edges.
Photo on the right - the figure is half covered with varnish; You can see how the color changed under the varnish and “stretched out.”
Matte oil varnish.
Tips: For any final finish of a papier-mâché piece, an oil varnish is desirable, either matte or glossy, depending on whether you want your work to be shiny or not. Any colors. I use what I have on hand: watercolor, gouache, tempera. Maybe butter.
Usually the finished work is painted with a white water emulsion (primed), a thick base tone is applied to it and rubbed with a damp cloth.
You can make a matte one from purchased cheap glossy varnish on your own: take ordinary laundry soap (ours is smelly), grind it finely, dissolve it with kerosene and pour it into the glossy varnish (not to be confused with NC!).
In the photo, the varnish is almost dry and you can see that it does not shine. Pleasant color, like after heavy waxing. Looks like terracotta.
Beautifully formed papier-mâché figures will transform your garden plot and complement the floral landscape. They are decorated with mushrooms, fairy-tale characters, castles, and fairies. You can easily make any shape yourself from plaster, concrete, or plastic containers. Let novice craftsmen try to create various figures from paper and paste, and the following MKs will help them with this.
Dwarf
Materials and tools:
- plastic bottle (1.5 or 2 liters);
- tape (regular or masking);
- newspapers;
- scissors;
- wire;
- stacks;
- putty;
- acrylic paints;
Let's prepare the mass for modeling:
- Tear egg cells, toilet paper, and napkins into a container.
- Pour boiling water and leave for 24 hours and grind with a mixer or blender.
- Drain off excess water.
- Add paste or PVA glue and knead into a homogeneous mass.
We form the main product.
Wrap the neck of the bottle in newspapers and secure with tape (head blank), cut off the bottom and cut the bottle in half (along the middle):
Fill the bottle halves with paper and wrap them with tape (you will get legs), secure the structure with newspapers and tape:
To complete the frame, to do this, give the future gnome volume and “dress” it in a jacket and cap:
Form a frame for the nose and beard from the wire, start applying a mass special for papier-mâché, work on small elements in stacks:
Leave to dry, and then treat with putty, paint and varnish:
garden mushroom
Here the leg is a plastic bottle, and the cap is a lid (for example, from a bucket of ice cream or mayonnaise). Make a hole in the lid to secure the neck of the bottle. Now you can gradually increase the volume, first with newspapers, and then with the created paper pulp:
For the base, they also use a wire frame, a glass or plastic jar, and also newspaper or foil. Any object that can be wrapped in wet newspaper strips without losing its shape is suitable as a model.
Crow for the garden
An ordinary crumpled newspaper is suitable for the base of the figure. Two lumps (head and body) are connected to each other with glue or tape.
Cut out the beak and wings from cardboard. For the legs, bamboo sticks and masking tape are used. Since the figure does not have a solid base, it is recommended to cover the crow with tile adhesive before painting; it will make the form water-resistant.
All that remains is to apply paint to the sculpture, secure it on a stand (plate) and paint it at your discretion:
Cow for the garden
We assemble the structure of the bull from plastic glasses and bottles of different sizes. The legs and horns are made using wire, rolled newspaper and tape. Let's start with the papier-mâché technique, cover the figure with newspapers and paste:
Garden Castle
The castle is created from jars, cardboard cylinders, bottles, and plastic buckets. Before assembling your architectural masterpiece into a single whole, it is recommended to sketch a sketch of the future castle. Pointed roofs are easily rolled up from cardboard circles or plastic bottles. We secure the parts with tape and cover them with newspapers and paste:
Fairy stump
The stump is formed from a glass jar with a lid, a voluminous tin can or a five-liter plastic bottle. If you use a closed container, you will get a decorative figure that will decorate the garden, and if you paste over an open wide container, you will get a plant pot. Using modeling, you can “decorate” the stump with mushrooms and moss:
Remember that all outdoor figures are strengthened and protected from mold and mildew. To do this, it is recommended to use step by step at the completion stage:
- wood primer with anti-mold impregnation;
- putty (helps remove unevenness, smooth out protrusions) or tile grout;
- white acrylic paint;
- colored paints (painting stage);
- alkyd varnish (for example, parquet PF-157, 283, 170).
Garden figures last 1-2 seasons, depending on care. For winter and rainy periods, it is recommended to put the craft in a dry place.
Figurines for home decor
Decor-furniture
Surprisingly, using the papier-mâché technique, original tables and chairs are created:
Designer furniture is made from simple plastic chairs on a metal frame. It is enough to remove the plastic covers and wrap the frame with newspapers, and then strengthen it with papier-mâché:
A simple coffee table will be transformed if you cover it with papier-mâché, sculpt patterns or add additional shelves. Paint fits well on such a base, so painting will be the final touch:
Keep in mind that regular papier-mâché is not the most durable material. Therefore, when planning to use the furniture for its intended purpose, make a batch according to a special recipe.
Detailed instructions for preparing the mixture for creating furniture:
- tear toilet paper into small pieces;
- dilute wood glue in granules in a water bath;
- mix paper and glue, add gypsum and knead into a homogeneous mass;
- divide the “plasticine” into briquettes of 1 kg and put in the refrigerator for 24 hours;
- apply in layers of 5–8 mm and let dry;
- small parts are finished with epoxy glue.
Pet house
Sew a round cover for the future house and stuff it with blankets, pillows or other soft material. When the cover takes a three-dimensional shape, wrap the workpiece with cling film:
The entrance to the house is sculpted during the work process. Make the side of the hole from a thick rope, glue it onto 1–2 layers of papier-mâché, there will be 12–16 in total:
If desired, decorate the house with “horns” or other elements. They are created from cardboard.
After the piece has dried, pull out the insides and cover the inside of the house. All that remains is painting and decoration:
Interior papier-mâché dolls
A small horse can be easily made from a wire frame wrapped in foil. Graceful legs can also be made from wire. For the base of animals and dolls, ordinary wine bottles are used. Examples of finished works in the photo:
There are other ideas for toys and papier-mâché models. This is a universal and inexpensive material for creating durable sculptures of various shapes:
Video: Large and small papier-mâché figures
Figures for children's creativity
Volcano
For work, prepare:
- a bottle of any volume (depending on the desired height);
- plywood or thick cardboard for the base;
- newspapers;
- white paper;
- PVA glue;
- scissors.
We cut off the neck of the bottle to expand the “mouth”, glue it to the base and make a frame from strips of white paper:
We strengthen the frame with horizontal strips, tear newspaper into pieces, soak them in glue and place them on the frame. Periodically drying the applied layers, glue them 5–7:
The last one will be made of white paper, leave it to dry:
We decorate the volcano: paint it with brown and black paint, draw grass, glue branches at the base:
The volcano action is caused by the reaction of vinegar and soda. To do this, put a teaspoon of soda inside, and pour a solution of vinegar, dishwashing detergent and red paint on top.
Rocket
The creation scheme is similar to making figures for the garden. A plastic bottle is also suitable for this; cardboard parts are glued onto it. Everything is covered with newspapers and reinforced with molding mass:
Video: How to make a paper rocket
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Crafts made from papier-mâché are widely popular. This is with success of different ages and adults. There is nothing surprising.
From papier-mâché you can make simple ones for the holiday or, but you can also create real masterpieces that you won’t be ashamed of.
Features of the material
Papier-mâché is a mixture of paper pulp and adhesive. Any crushed one can serve as a base (filler). It is considered one of the most technologically advanced materials, because... it dissolves well in water, forming a homogeneous mass.
Papier-mâché is a mixture of paper pulp and adhesive The binding agent is the adhesive composition. The most common options are:
- Regular office glue or . It is most suitable for simple crafts performed by children of primary preschool age.
- Wallpaper glue. Easy to prepare, which ensures wide application.
- Paste. You can prepare it yourself by dissolving starch in boiling water while stirring.
To impart certain properties to the mixture, other components are additionally introduced. The plasticity of the mass is given by vegetable oil and. To give strength to the crafts after hardening, gypsum, alabaster or putty is added to the raw material.
Attention! Each master has his own secrets for preparing papier-mâché and adjusts the recipe experimentally in his own way.
The technology for making papier-mâché crafts includes several stages:
- Preparation of starting material.
- Forming the foundation. Several options can be used. - the mass is laid out on a flat surface in the form. Thin-walled - a complex shape is covered with a thick mixture, and the mass repeats all the depressions and bulges. A typical example is masks. Volumetric figures - they are formed on a frame or by analogy with plasticine. So you can make and.
- Hardening of the craft in natural conditions. The process can take several days, during which the product must be left at rest.
- Coloring. After the figurine has completely hardened, its final painting is carried out, with all the details drawn. The best option is . Volumetric coloring is achieved by adding the required dye (pigments, gouache) to the prepared raw materials. Often the figures are coated with varnish (colorless or with a tinting effect).
Papier-mâché is a fairly pliable material. Depending on the consistency, it can fill and repeat the most.
Idea! From it you can make decorative dishes, vases, boxes, figurines, various masks and decorative elements in different styles with your own hands. The master's imagination is not limited.
Papier-mâché is a fairly pliable material. Depending on its consistency, it can fill and repeat the most complex shapes Where to start
The inflated ball is pasted over with paper pieces, and after the workpiece has hardened, it is pierced and carefully removed out. After coloring, you get a funny Kolobok.
Another simple craft - “Kolobok” Crafts for the New Year
New Year's crafts made from papier-mâché can replace Christmas tree decorations and decorate the room. can be made using the machining technique.
For such toys, you can take any base - rubber, plastic balls. Paper pieces are glued on top, painted and varnished. The papier-mâché surface can be decorated with sparkles or small colorful pictures.
New Year's crafts made from papier-mâché can replace Christmas tree decorations and decorate the room To make three-dimensional figurines-decorations, a mixture is prepared. It is best to use toilet paper. A fairly plastic mass can be obtained by dissolving 1 roll of paper in 700-750 ml of water.
After obtaining a homogeneous mass, squeeze out the water and add a binder (PVA glue, wallpaper glue or paste). The mixture should resemble thick sour cream in consistency. You can make figures using children's sand molds. The mass is poured into them, and after hardening it is carefully removed and painted.
Beautiful toys can be made using the mashing technique Features of making dolls
There are many options for making a papier-mâché doll, from very simple children's crafts to original artistic creations.
The mass is prepared on the basis of loose paper - toilet paper, napkins, egg containers, etc. PVA glue, wallpaper glue or paste is used as an adhesive composition. The consistency of the mass should correspond to soft plasticine.
There are many options for making a papier-mâché doll, from very simple children's crafts to original artistic creations. A simple doll is made in the following order:
- A mold for the head is molded from plasticine. It is then covered with a thin layer of paper pulp. After it hardens, you need to make an incision through which to remove the plasticine. The final thickness of the workpiece is formed by adding the required amount of mass. The thickness should be 5-6 mm. The eye sockets, nose, mouth, and ears are formed.
- A wire frame is assembled for the body. The prepared mass is applied to it with the simultaneous formation of the neck, arms and legs.
- Connecting the body to the head using PVA glue.
- The doll's outfit is sewn from fabric of the desired color.
- The entire doll is painted with white acrylic paint. You can add a slight peach tint. Facial features are drawn.
- The hair is made from floss or woolen threads. They are glued to the head and a hairstyle is formed.
- Clothes are put on and secured.
You can also make a complex doll with movable elements from papier-mâché (jointed doll). This craft can be done by an experienced craftsman.
It is assembled according to pre-prepared drawings. The composition includes the following ingredients: toilet paper, PVA glue, gypsum-based putty, liquid detergent.
You can also make a complex doll with movable elements from papier-mâché (jointed doll) The mass is prepared as follows. The paper is dissolved in hot water (55-65 degrees) for 5-6 hours; it is better to use a mixer for mixing. After obtaining a homogeneous mass, the water is squeezed out through gauze, glue and detergent are added (1 tbsp per 1 liter of mixture). The last thing to add to the mixture is putty (120-140 g/l).
All elements of the doll are molded from papier-mâché separately. To movably connect them together, a strong, tight elastic band or screw connection is used. In the latter case, a screw is inserted into one of the parts, and a nut is inserted into the adjacent element. The joint surfaces must be well machined to ensure a tight fit.
Steampunk technique
Recently, steampunk figures have come into fashion. In essence, this is a fantastic allegory with the transfer of ancient and outlandish elements.
In such figures, originality and irony are especially valued. The jumble of constituent elements may be the most unexpected, but they should create a unified impression.
Steampunk figurines have come into fashion lately. As an example of a steampunk craft, consider making a fantastic Fish.
The materials used are papier-mâché, foam plastic panel, cardboard, hardboard sheets, leatherette, nails for upholstery, various small gears, and all kinds of spare parts for household appliances.
As an example of a steampunk craft, consider making a fantastic Fish The base of the Fish is made of a foam plastic panel 1-1.5 cm thick. One longitudinal and several transverse corrugated cardboard ribs are placed on it. The entire base is covered with papier-mâché with the consistency of soft plasticine.
The fins are cut out of hardboard using a jigsaw according to a cardboard pattern and attached to papier-mâché. The scales can be formed from curtain rings and leatherette. Various mechanical parts are installed on top. Here you need to show your imagination, because... no specific order is provided.
It is important that the fish looks like a mechanized monster It is important that the fish looks like a mechanized monster. Seashells are hung for decoration. You can sprinkle the figure with sand. Then the workpiece is primed to create a brown background, and some details are highlighted with golden acrylic paint. Finally, the Fish is coated with varnish in 3-4 layers. The length of this craft is 85-100 cm.
Making masks
Some of the most impressive papier-mâché crafts are African masks. Such handmade creations can decorate the interior of any apartment. Their size is 35-37 cm in height, 21-24 cm in width.
The mass is prepared on the basis of toilet paper. One mask will require 2 rolls. The paper is dissolved in hot water, and then mixed with PVA glue (420-440 g), and you need to take thick glue for construction work. To add plasticity, linseed oil (3 tbsp) is added. When mixing the mixture, it is advisable to use a mixer.
Some of the most impressive papier-mâché crafts are masks. A spherical PVC food tray works well for the shape. Its configuration resembles a mask. A layer of pape-mâché is applied to this form. The main details are laid out separately - nose, eyebrows, lips. Eyes are formed.
Smoothing is provided by the fingers, as well as a stack and a knife. It will take 12-14 days for the craft to completely harden. Then the mask is puttyed with a thin layer and sanded after the putty has dried. The surface must be perfectly smooth.
Such handmade creations can decorate the interior of any apartment. The mask is dyed in a special mode. First, a primer is applied, and then the entire front surface is painted with white acrylic paint. The next step is to apply black paint on top.
After drying, pearl enamel is applied to the desired places using a sponge. The final operation is coating with acrylic varnish. You can use glossy or matte varnish. The photo shows examples of crafts.
The photo shows examples of crafts. In addition to the indicated colors, African masks can be painted in other colors. Elements of red, yellow and blue are often used. The craft will also be decorated with special details - piercings.
Papier-mâché is rightly considered an excellent material for various crafts. Even small children can make simple products. For teenagers and adults, such creativity develops into a hobby. Their creations can decorate the interior of any apartment.
Various decorations are often used to decorate rooms or summer cottages. A wonderful option could be crafts made from papier-mâché. Such sculptures fit harmoniously into landscape design. They can be installed along the alleys, in the recreation area or near the porch. And they will also look great indoors, especially in hallways, hallways and halls.
Crafts made from papier-mâché are a simple technology, so even a schoolchild can handle it.
Before starting work, you need to prepare the following materials:
- PVA glue or paste, you can use wallpaper adhesive;
- newspaper sheets or paper;
- scissors;
- stationery knife;
- tassels;
- cardboard;
- acrylic paints, gouache or watercolor is possible;
- plastic bottles with corks, separately;
- masking tape.
Step-by-step master class
The easiest way is to make figures from papier-mâché for the garden in the form of animals - an elephant, cat, giraffe, etc.
Scheme of work:
If the model has arms and legs (paws, tail), then they are made from solid pieces of newspaper by twisting - in several layers. Then they need to be puttied.
Final processing
Making large figures from papier-mâché is no different from creating small ones. That is, you need some kind of frame, which is coated with glue and covered with pieces of paper, and then it is given a certain shape, the entire surface is primed and decorated with decor.
Important! Allow each layer to dry.
At the final stage, the master draws up small details. For example, antennae can be made from wire or cut strips from plastic bottles. For lynx figures, there should be tassels on the ears. The color scheme for the sculptures is chosen to match the overall design. The main thing is that the craft is in harmony with the general background of the interior.
Combined products
Large figures are usually heavy, so craftsmen use combined methods. This is a very convenient option for personal plots when they need to be brought indoors during the cold season.
The process of creating a figure
With this technology, crumpled paper is placed inside - instead of a frame. You can use foam instead of crumpled paper.
Scheme of work:
- Each sheet of paper needs to be crumpled and the lumps placed next to each other.
- You need to sculpt a figure from the lumps and secure it with tape.
- Then a mass of papier-mâché is applied. You need to use glue and torn pieces of newspaper to treat the entire surface. Apply 2 or 3 layers, as necessary. Small parts are made from toilet paper, which must first be soaked in glue.
Toilet paper is a very convenient material. If you soak it in an adhesive base, you can sculpt anything you want, like from plasticine or clay. At the final stage, the last layer of this paper is applied, which will smooth out all the unevenness on the surface of the sculpture.
Finishing the craft
You need to let all the layers dry and paint the figure. You can use acrylic paints, gouache or watercolor. After applying paint to the sculpture, it is necessary to reapply a layer of glue to fix the paint and primer. Next you need to treat the surface with yacht acrylic varnish. It must be applied in three layers.
This varnish is specially used for painting wooden surfaces of various boats and other vessels. It perfectly protects the product from moisture, so there is no need to bring the figure indoors in rainy weather.
It is advisable to use PVA glue rather than wallpaper glue, since its structure is much stronger. Before painting with varnish, you can apply a special decorative wax, which will add shine to the product.
From toilet paper
Many craftsmen use toilet paper as a starting material when making figures. It is very flexible and great for creativity. In combined methods it is used to work out small details.
To prepare the mass, you need to tear the toilet paper into pieces and put it in a basin, and then fill it with water. The paper should swell; you can use boiling water to speed up the process. Then you need to drain off the excess water and knead the mass like dough, or beat it with a blender to get a homogeneous consistency.
The resulting mass must be mixed with PVA glue, and you can start making papier-mâché figures with your own hands. This technique is very simple, and the process itself is interesting.
Hollow figures
Making hollow figures is of medium difficulty. It will take 3 days to make the craft.
Necessary materials:
- diagram or sketch;
- Styrofoam;
- scissors and cutter;
- foil and cotton wool;
- construction hair dryer;
- a mixture of toilet paper and glue;
- sandpaper;
- white paint (preferably acrylic).
Something to remember! Polystyrene foam is very flammable and, when burned, releases substances harmful to the body.
You need to start work with a drawing. Think about what the figure will look like and draw up a diagram. Then it must be transferred to polystyrene foam and cut out using a cutter or a stationery knife. At the next stage of work, the parts must be wrapped in foil and the mixture applied. Dry everything thoroughly, for example, in the oven the parts dry out overnight.
Then you need to go to a well-ventilated area. You will need a hair dryer, which you need to point at the bottom of the figure and turn on the strongest mode. To avoid unpleasant odors, you can use a respirator. As a result of this procedure, the foam completely melts.
Now you need to remove the foil from the inside of the figure and sand the surface. It is advisable to treat it with one layer of putty, and then remove all irregularities with sandpaper.
At the final stage, the decorative design of the product is used. For example, to make a house you can use cotton wool and white acrylic for painting. You can glue glitter on top and cover the house with varnish.
Exotic Dogu with a clock
In Japan, during archaeological excavations, amazing figurines called Dogu were found. These are some of the oldest sculptures - their origin dates back to the 10th millennium BC.
To prepare such an original sculpture, The following materials will be required:
- toilet paper;
- sackcloth;
- gypsum;
- glue, preferably carpentry type;
- wire.
The tools you will need are a large basin where the paper mixture will be kneaded, and small containers for glue.
To make the mass, you will need regular toilet paper. First you need to dissolve the wood glue in a water bath and pour the paper hot. Using a mixer, mix everything thoroughly and add gypsum to the resulting mass. Under no circumstances should you use alabaster, as it sets quickly and is impossible to work with.
The resulting mass should have the consistency of a medium-thick pulp. Then it needs to be divided into bags and stored in a cold place for one day, for example in the refrigerator. After cooling it will not stick to your hands and it will be easy to sculpt from it. During work, be sure to use a frame or mold, since this type of mass can crack.
Main stages of work
An exact copy of the figurine is optional. You can show your imagination, add something of your own, and you will get a wonderful figurine. First you need to find an image and make a pattern based on it. Then you need to transfer it to cardboard and leave small reserves for folds. Collect the figurine.
Take burlap, pre-cut into pieces, and apply it to the cardboard frame using wood glue. A thinner material should be glued on top of the structure so that after the burlap dries, no hardened threads remain. Dry thoroughly.
Now you can begin the rough version of applying the mass to the figure. You need to immediately glue all the small parts so that the figurine looks like a Dogu figurine.
Decorative design of sculpture
The stand can be made from a board. It must be primed, painted and varnished on top for shine and strength. From a polyurethane baguette you need to bend a decorative element for the end part. This must be done very carefully- heat the polyurethane with a hairdryer, then it will be plastic.
Now you need to cut a hole in the figurine and mount a table clock in it. They must first be removed from their original housing.
Painting occurs in several stages. The first layer is an olive or green shade. There is no need to completely paint the figure again. Use the tip of a brush (or foam rubber) to apply a brown tone to the convex areas. The third time you need to paint white in the most protruding places, and apply a little red around the edges.
Such crafts are great for decorating apartments, country houses and plots. Using this technique, you can make original lamps, photo frames, figurines, garden decor and various figurines.
Helpful Tips:
- The material in any fake must be fixed and given strength. Since the technique uses paper as the basis, fixing it in this technology is very important for all figures.
- Fixation must be carried out in several layers: initially use a primer or glue, and then decorative varnish.
- Any paint is suitable for work - gouache, acrylic, oil versions or watercolor. The color scheme depends on the choice of the master.
- At the final stage, each work must be primed with a water emulsion, allowed to dry, and only then proceed with decoration.
- To make the varnish matte, you need to add a special mixture to it. You need to take a small piece of laundry soap, grind it and dissolve it with kerosene, and then pour it into the mixture with glossy varnish. Mix everything thoroughly.
Papier-mâché technology does not require large investments and is easy to implement. You can make crafts with your children - this will help develop their sense of taste and skills such as patience, perseverance and hard work. The papier-mâché mass is very plastic, so it is easy to work with.
