Effortless Paper Mache Santa Bob
We
will show you how to wade up newspaper into a ball and transform it with paper
mache into a Minion Bob ornament for Christmas.
This
paper mache project is super easy and great for someone wanting to learn the
awesome versatility of paper mache.
Before we are done will add a few Bob characteristics such as goggles and a touch of personality.
This little Minion has a awesome whimsypapermache look we think you will enjoy so much.
Links to the YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/NyJEx_c92dI
Quick
List
Recycled Newspaper
Masking Tape
Cardboard
Paper Mache Paste
Paints and Paint Brushes
H20 and Rags
Steps to Make Your Santa Bob
1 Build Your Armature
Begin by wading up recycle
newspaper into a ball, using masking tape to shape your bag of newspaper into Bob's head. Slide your head into a plastic bag and begin adding features.
Goggles
Cut cardboard into a round goggles and tape into spot.
Use a piece of cardboard for a goggle band.
Mustache
Use rolled up twisted newspaper to shape into a classic
Santa Mustache. You will attach you mustache to Bob's face under his goggles
with masking tape or hot glue gun.
Santa Hat
Wad up newspaper into a tear drop shape and place
on top of Bob's head. Twist up newspaper and circle around the hat for the
white rim.
Add any features that you would like to see on your
Bob at this stage, whatever makes you happy you put that in your world.
Once you have your Minion Bob armature is ready you
are going to cover in paper mache paste and paper.
2 Paper Mache
Quick Link to Paper Mache Paste
Recipe: http://goo.gl/BH5lgM
1st Session
Cover the Santa Bob with 3 to 4
layers of newspaper soaked in paper mache paste. Lay your paper flat onto your Bob
armature and work out all air bubbles. As you continue to apply layers of paper
your Bob will begin to take shape before your eyes.
Once you have covered your Bob with
layers of paper mache they must completely dry before
adding more wet paper mache.
Tip:
At this point check your Bob ornament for weak spots if you do not find any
then begin painting but if he is not sturdy enough add more paper mache. We have a total of 7 to 8 layers of paper
mache on our Bob ornament.
2nd
Session
Paper
Mache: Cover
with 8 to 9 more layers of paper mache all at one time. Let it completely dry
before moving on to paint. After each session of paper mache your armature must
completely dry before moving to your next step.
If you need once Bob has dried you can lightly sand with
sandpaper and wipe off before painting.
3.
Paint Your Minion Bob Santa
Paint a white coat of primer paint
on your Bob to give a white canvas for painting onto. We use white flat
interior house paint to prime our sculptures.
Once the base coat as dried paint
with acrylics anyway you like. Let all you painting completely dry before
sealing with varnish.
4.
Varnish and Protect
You must seal your paper mache
pieces with varnish for protection. Varnish comes in a can in gloss or stain to
apply with a brush or spray can, apply 3 to 4 coats and let it dry.
Follow the instructions on your
varnish to apply. We use Polycrylic Minwax at the studio to seal all our paper
mache art.
5. Hanger
and Ribbon
Add a hanger attachment for a
ribbon and hang onto your Christmas tree.
Santa Bob Wrap Up
This is just one way to make a Bob
Santa ornament; we would love to hear your thoughts and see your paper mache creations.
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