… Using the two kinds of newspaper will help you keep track of the number of layers you’ve added. Finish the papier mache by applying another layer of brown paper. Allow the bowl to dry for at least 12 hours. Remove the bowl from the papier mache form, and finish the rim by pasting brown paper all around …
Pa goose led the way on a wonderful craft project this year. It was such a wonderful way to pass faith onto the children and really spend some quality time together this advent. It started with a strange call from pa…how much money can I spend at the craft store??? To be honest I wasn’t quite sure …
… Papier Mache literally translates to chewed-up paper, due to the appearance of the paper pulp. Despite the French name papier mache has a long history in Asia where it was most notably used to manufacture decorative lacquered boxes. I kept reminding myself that papier mache is a craft regularly done …
These are paper mache boxes that I painted, striped and distressed. The two small sets of three were ‘new’ sets. The big box is one that I had painted a different design on a long time ago, and decided to update it. The lid to the big one was already finished in black, so I left it as was. First …
/cardboard tray with strangely stylized Santa and Reindeer. Topped with old, but not vintage model trees and a paper mache snowman. My favorite part about this battered little man is that he is smoking a cigar. Another Japanese interpretation of idealized American holiday kitsch! Vintage chip bowl …
… or decorating those freshly acquired is decoupage, the craft of applying paper cut-outs to wood or papier-mache. The practice probably originated in Asiatic Russia and was then taken on by the Chinese in the 12th century, when they began to decorate lanterns with paper cut-outs of dragons and warriors …
Paper mache toucan rests quietly as its paint dries. Carole and I recently took a tour of several folk art workshops of Tonala, the craft manufacturing center of Guadalajara. Charter Club Tours of Ajijic conducted the tour and, as usual, did a fine job. Their guide, Rosie, is outgoing and well …
… and Daisy d’s. Bo-bunny Rub-ons Hirschberg Schultz & Co., Inc. Tulle Hobby Lobby Paper Mache Star Michaels Holly Leafs Westrim Red Beads Directions: 1. Measure the paper mache star, cut paper to cover. 2. Apply Helmar Craft & Hobby PVA Glue evenly onto the star shape, add paper. 3. I find it’s easiest …
… I’m hanging out with the pets a lot these days. Christmas craft carnage. That “overwhelmed” thing I was talking about. In the end, I’ve got this paper mache chicken, and that makes things alright.
… in the ballroom and hallway of the Henegar Center for the Arts through January 22, 2009. Be sure to stop by to see it. It’s a beautiful exhibit. All works are of or on paper. An awards ceremony on November 1, 2008, revealed the following award winners: Best of Show: “Meditation” by Jini James (pictured …
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