A blog about teaching art and art lesson ideas for elementary and middle school.
In Art class, fourth graders learned the difference between shape (2-D) and form (3-D) while creating these papier mache pets. Students could choose between a cat or a dog and they could decorate their pet to look realistic or abstract. Nice work artists!
How funky are these CATS! These tied in nicely with our term Cats theme (inspired by the Andy Warhol / Ai Weiwei Cats exhibition on in Melbourne at the moment). The kids have been begging me to do paper mache so I devised a paper mache cat project. I often get my ideas from others (thanks everyone for being so good and sharing ideas) however this one I did come up with all on my own so here are the instructions. Before starting we watched a couple of youtube videos by Dan Reeder for inspiration. His paper mache creations are amazing! What you need: empty water bottles (with rice in the bottom to keep them standing upright) masking tape brown paper bags (small lunch sized ones) newspaper stiff cardboard aluminum foil paper mache paste (I made my own just mixing flour and water) spray paint (you could use normal paint just takes longer to dry) accessories (feathers, eyes, jewels, fabric, pipe cleaners, wire, noses, buttons, ribbon, glitter, beads etc) hot glue gun or white glue How To: Week 1: Make the forms using the water bottles, newspaper scrunched for a head and foil / cardboard for the ears and tail. Use masking tape to attach everything. I went around the room and helped with this as needed and ensured bits were stuck on well enough. Tear up two brown paper bags into strips (the kids did this themselves) Coat paper strips with paper mache paste and apply one layer over entire form Allow to dry Containers of paper mache paste - just plain flour and water mixed Cats before decorating Week 2: Tear up two brown paper bags Coat paper strips with paper mache paste and apply a second layer over entire form Allow to dry * we finished our Romero Britto Hearts and did Andy Warhol Watercolour cats at the end of this lesson if finished early Week 3: Spray cats with spray paint (low toxic sugar spray, using masks and outside) Leave to dry outside for 5 mins and then bring inside to add accessories For the eyes and noses we used the ones you buy for teddies and I drilled a hole in the paper mache for them to be pushed in. The kids then got really creative using fabric for clothes, feathers for the hair or hats, wire whiskers (some were pushed in some were glued) etc The Results: They all have such cute different personalities. I made the children leave them in the studio for a week so we could all admire them. Great effort everyone! Cheers Fiona
This activity really exceeded my expectations, we have all had those lessons that seem like a great idea on Pinterest and don't always pan out when you execute them! I wasn't sure if this would be one or not, but I had to try it because they were so cute! And I have to say, the kids were great in this class which helped. They were able to finish these in about one week. To begin I gave each student a piece of poster board about 9x12 and I traced a curved edge on one side, they cut the line I traced. I had them tape it into a cone shape (the curved edge they cut out went on the wide end of the cone) it gave it a flat bottom without them having to figure out how to get it to stand flat. This would have taken too much time in my opinion. Next they created a ball out of newspaper and taped it to the point of the cone. They then added a couple more pieces to it to make it larger, and shaped it with masking tape. Students then had to decide if they were making a cat or dog. If they were making a cat they had to add a small flattened ball to the front of the face, and for a dog a bigger longer snout. They were given tracers for the ears, long rounded ones or triangular pointed ones. Dogs could use either, cats just pointy ones. Students taped them on as well. And then I had students create two legs and paws going down the front of the body. If we had more time (we started these a week before xmas break) I would have shown them how to add back legs and a tail, so that will be an addition next time. They covered everything in tape, and we then put paper mache on top of the tape (although I am not sure how necessary this was.) Students were allowed to be as creative as they wanted with painting their pets. They first chose an overall color, and the following day added details. We used Sharpies to create the outline of the eyes, nose and mouth. We looked at pics of dogs and cats to come up with overall guidelines for each animal. The nose was the most obvious- for dogs it was larger and cats had a much smaller nose. Most decided on simple black dot eyes, and for the cat whiskers we used pipe cleaners. And finally, the collar! I loved this finishing touch. The students were given silver cardstock and ribbon to create a personalized collar for their pet. They love their pets and I do too!!
Let your child's imagination go wild and help them create adorable alien "pets". A super fun craft & literacy project for all ages!
In Art class, fourth graders learned the difference between shape (2-D) and form (3-D) while creating these papier mache pets. Students could choose between a cat or a dog and they could decorate their pet to look realistic or abstract. Nice work artists!
Let your child's imagination go wild and help them create adorable alien "pets". A super fun craft & literacy project for all ages!
A blog about teaching art and art lesson ideas for elementary and middle school.
In Art class, fourth graders learned the difference between shape (2-D) and form (3-D) while creating these papier mache pets. Students coul...
Let your child's imagination go wild and help them create adorable alien "pets". A super fun craft & literacy project for all ages!
In Art class, fourth graders learned the difference between shape (2-D) and form (3-D) while creating these papier mache pets. Students coul...
Let your child's imagination go wild and help them create adorable alien "pets". A super fun craft & literacy project for all ages!
Let your child's imagination go wild and help them create adorable alien "pets". A super fun craft & literacy project for all ages!
This sculpture makes a fetching piece of art for any dog lover! Title: “Fetch!” Media: Paper and wire Size: 13.25"L x 8.5”H x 7”D DESIGN This fetching puppy is made of paper and wire. No paint is used. Magazine paper is used for its durability and to "paint" this lively and whimsical dog sculpture. Like a painter, I have a palette of papers in an array of colors, textures, and patterns to work with. In addition, I can select from a collection of illustrations, photos, and words. CREATION I start my one-of-a-kind dog sculptures with a wire armature that is wrapped solidly in magazine paper and glue and, as a result, the final piece is *amazingly* sturdy. After the muscles and form are defined, the piece is covered with paper from dog magazines combined with pages from catalogues and other printed materials. So you will discover dog references sprinkled throughout. Each piece is varnished with three layers for UV protection and moisture resistance. Over time there will be a natural softening of the colors, giving it a lovely patina. CARE As with any original art, please display away from sunlight. Dust regularly with a soft cloth. Your art is protected with Varathane Spar Urethane Outdoor Crystal Clear in Satin finish. > > > > > This is an example only < < < < < THIS PIECE IS SOLD. I can make another leaping dog like this one, in the colors and patterns you prefer, or you can leave it up to me. Lead time is 10-12 weeks depending on other projects in the studio. >>>>> $1400 price includes handmade collar. $1175 without collar. COMMISSION My sculpture captures your dog in three dimensions and is truly a unique portrait! Each signed and dated original handmade creations makes a great addition to any dog lover's collection. If you're looking for a breed or size and don't see it, convo me to discuss a custom dog. If you have a special delivery date request, please let me know. Your continued support and interest in my art is appreciated. A percentage of sales is donated to a local animal shelter or rescue. Thanks for visiting my shop!
This Paper Mache Pet Stem Activity project is a hands-on approach to learning. Students use science, technology, engineering, and math to construct this project. They also use reading, writing, critical thinking, cooperative learning, and more. Students use a 4 page packet to plan, design, construct, and reflect on their learning. The packet walks students through the thinking process but does not limit the creative aspect of this project. This project can be done independently, with a partner, or in a small group. Easel Ready - A ready-to-use version of this resource has been made available in Easel. Students are able to read, think, write/type, and draw using the Easel tools. Student Engagement Students are completely engaged as they work to complete STEM Activities. They remain on task as they plan, sketch, and build their projects. Whether working on their project independently or in a small group, students work collaboratively as they share their ideas, materials, and final projects. Pages support learning in the following academic areas: - Science/Engineering - Reading - Writing - Math - Cooperative Learning
How Isis made her life-sized carousel horse with paper mache.
A Modern Mash Up by Mathieu René. Originally published in British Unima's Puppet Notebook, issue 19, Summer 2011 I hope you will enjoy this quick, efficient method I use for small puppets parts that do not require absolute precision nor mold making. Excellent when working on a tight schedule, and budget. It also encourages freedom, through expressive explorations of textures and bold features. Mathieu René, Creaturiste. Form Create a form out of Aluminium foil, shaped by hand, then compacted until stable and dense with a hammer and various tools. Similar to cartoon-design, compose with simple shapes. Each new form is held in place with a small amount of hot-melt glue. Paper Mache will later provide the real unity and protection. Foil is easy to remove by ripping or slicing, and to add by gluing or taping in place. Eyes are often added at this point, made from various materials. I really like glass or plastic beads. Temporary eyelids can be made of masking tape. When the subject is appealing and has character from all angles, the form is covered in narrow strips of masking tape. Pay special attention to the definition. Avoid wrinkles and folds. We can now see the character better, to be fine tuned. When you like it, take reference pictures and start adapting the form. Eyelids are removed (recreated later in paper), skin folds and openings are deepened and widened, to compensate for the smoothing effect from the thickness of the paper layers to come. It is better to go too deep than too shallow, as it will be easier to add paper, closing any gap that would be too wide or too deep. Paste These days I favour cooked wheat paste as a binding agent. It penetrates and bonds with the paper, creating a very strong shell. It also creates a paper mache that resists temperature changes, as opposed to PVA glues, which become brittle while cold. Mix 4 cups of water, one cup of white flour, and a splash of salt. Mix it cold and slowly bring it hotter, while whisking constantly, until it thickens. Keep in a wide-mouthed plastic container, with a lid. Keep refrigerated when not in use. Use preferably within three days. Regardless of age, discard when it starts smelling sour. Some people are concerned when wheat paste is used as part of a paper mache project. They fear damage by mould, rodents and insects. Properly prepared, sealed, varnished, and respectfully stored pieces should be fine. ADDED: best video I could find of the CURRENT paste recipe I use. It is MUCH faster and easier on the mixing arm! http://youtu.be/nrN28Sev_kM?t=1m10s Paper Mache Strips I use mostly coffee filter paper (large basket types) because it is a very thin paper with surprising strength, and its edges blend well with each other, creating a smoother result. Tear a lot of paper strips in advance, and have a box of strips ready to use, to save time. My usual strip size is the same as my thumb. I can easily tear it in half or smaller for more detailed areas. I keep the strips in a cardboard box with a lid, to protect them from dust. Keep all ingredients, instruments and surfaces clean, to avoid problems with mildew. Layers of strips I find it faster to apply the paste with a brush to the surface, pick up a strip with the same brush, and flatten it with the remaining paste in its fibres. With practice, one gets paste underneath, within and over every strip, without any puddles or excess of glue. Each strip overlaps the previous ones by a good amount, to ensure strength. If it wrinkles or folds, use smaller pieces. At three layers, it is strong enough to burnish the paper with a hard tool, to increase accuracy and smoothness. Do this after every layer. Apply up to ten layers during the same work session. If time is limited, you can do less layers per session. Just be sure the whole project is dry before adding more next time. Drying When all ten or less layers are applied, place the form in front of a fan. It takes my creations 8 hours to dry, facing the fan at its lowest setting. Without a fan, the same project would take a week or more to fully dry. There would also be a risk of mould developing between the layers, if moisture is trapped within. Your results may vary, depending on your local climate. Repeat Any area that needs correction can be altered by carving, filing and sanding. Every cut needs to be sealed again by a flat strip of paper, to conserve structure and smoothness. When adding wet paper over dry paper, first massage some of the paste everywhere, to reactivate the tackiness, thus ensuring a proper bond. Repeat the strips and drying steps until you have the thickness and strength your project requires. For a puppet, I think of it as being made of wood. If the dry paper shell still has some “give” under pressure, it is too thin. Even if there is a form within, the paper shell should be strong enough on its own. I use at least ten and up to twenty layers of coffee filters for this method, sometimes applying many more layers for larger sculptures. Detailing At this point the paper is rigid and stable, the form reasonably smooth. Eyelids can be made with folded paper to create a precision edge. Wrinkle lines, warts, and other raised details can be added with crumpled or twisted pieces of paste-moistened paper. I call this method “Bark” because if applied linearly, it can look like the bark of a tree. A crumple can b e used much like clay, and can also be flattened to fill a shallow spot. Once shaped as wanted, every crumple is covered with a single layer of flat strips, as before. This immediately smooths and blends it with the rest. Surprisingly, this dries nearly as fast as the flat strips, when using a fan. Make sure there are no openings in the head that would allow moisture to penetrate over time. This is a good time to decide if you would like a rough textured surface. Wrinkled paper can be very expressive if applied with intention and harmony with the whole. Dry fully. Smoothing I start with 80 grit sandpaper (cut from a belt from a belt sander), then with a 150, then finish with a 300 grit. It produces a lot of dust, so I wear a mask, and make sure to clean-up surfaces and clothes right after I am done. A final smoothing is achieved with a coat of the same paste as before, made to penetrate the surface. Sealing When absolutely dry, paper mache must be sealed to protect it against moisture, insects, and rodents. Some use shellac, some prefer a lacquer-based sealer. These two provide extra protection and strength to the paper. However, they are toxic during the application and curing. Use outside, or in a very well ventilated area, with proper protective equipment. I am still researching water based options that are non toxic and readily available for most people. In the meantime, I will use the toxic materials for this step only. When this is not an option, as when working with kids, I opt for a liquid water based sealer or varnish, such as a water based polyurethane. Painting. I prefer acrylic paints for their versatility, fast drying properties, and non toxicity. They can be repainted years later without issues of cracking. To make them more matte, add more dry pigments to your paint, or a small amount of talcum powder. Too much powder weakens your paint film, so make some tests. Most of my work is painted in very simple, limited colour schemes, then enhanced with highlights and shadow version of the same colours. The extra touch of life comes from the antiquing step. I apply a wash of a dark, dirt-like colour over the whole project, and wipe immediately with a clean, lint-free rag. My usual accomplice for this is Raw Umber in a dry pigment form, mixed with a liquid acrylic medium as a binder, and water to improve flow. This must be done quickly, lest we have some apparent overlaps where the paint dries. I wipe off more antiquing paint where the highlights are, and leave more where I want the shadows or crevices to be deeper. Highlights and antiquing can be repeated until the proper effect is achieved. Add Celluclay! More about Celluclay (on same head) Check back here for updates on the method. I will keep re-writing it to fit my level of knowledge and experience at the time.
Today we have a guest post by Jackie Smith, who recently posted photos of her wonderful figure sculpture on the blog. She got tons of attention, and lots of
A blog about teaching art and art lesson ideas for elementary and middle school.
These delightful paper mache bluebirds took only 7 hours to complete, from start to finish, using materials I already had on hand. Step by photos included in the post.
Learn how to make a paper mache bowl using 2 easy methods. These bowls can serve as a place where you put your keys or jewelry or as décor around the house.
Paper mache is a French word for chewed paper, a composite hard material made from paper pulp, often reinforced with textile and glued with adhesive. Paper
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In Art class, fourth graders learned the difference between shape (2-D) and form (3-D) while creating these papier mache pets. Students could choose between a cat or a dog and they could decorate their pet to look realistic or abstract. Nice work artists!
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Paper Mache Clay Recipe: Several years ago I developed a new recipe for a sculptural material I call “paper mache clay.” This material is so easy to use and so easy to make that I now use it exclusively for all my paper mache sculptures. The recipe has now gone “viral” and …
A blog about teaching art and art lesson ideas for elementary and middle school.
Today’s DIY comes from Lars contributor Corrie Beth Hogg. Check out her other DIYs here. I am a firm believer that one can never have too many trays. They’re perfect for a coffee table, buffet, or for serving up your favorite treats! Plus, they are a great solution if you need a quick styling change around the house, […]
These paper mache ideas for kids are the very best ones for little kids just starting out with paper mache, all the way up to teenagers and beyond.
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Today's guest post is by Linda Bunnell, who made this life-like paper mache mushroom. She shows us how she made it and the product she used to make her
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