Lovable Paper Mache Snowman Sam
We
will show you how to wade up newspaper into a ball and transform it into
Rudolph's Snowman Sam with his cool bowler green hat.
This
paper mache project is super easy and great for someone wanting to learn the versatile
art of paper mache. Sam characteristics such as small eyes, gray tipped
mustache and beard will be easy to recreate.
Quick
List
Recycled Newspaper
Masking Tape
Cardboard
Paper Mache Paste
Paints and Paint Brushes
Varnish
Varnish
H20 and Rags
Steps to Make Your Big Sam
1 Build Your Armature
Head
Begin by wading up recycle newspaper into a small
round ball for Sam's head, and slide the ball of paper into a plastic bag.
Using masking tape to shape your bag and hold into
place.
Nose
Wade up newspaper and shape with masking tape into
a small ball for Sam's cute nose.
Eyebrows
Cut cardboard into two arrow head shapes. Wade up
newspaper and place on top of the arrow head eyebrow for a 3D effect.
Mustache and Beard
Cut a beard and mustache from cardboard to glue
under the his nose.
Hat
Begin by wading up recycle newspaper into a small
round ball for the top of the hat, twist newspaper for the rim of the hat and glue
around the ball to create his bowler hat.
Slide the hat armature into a plastic bag. Using
masking tape to shape your bag and hold into place.
Place your hat on top of your Sam's head then glue
and tape into place.
2. Paper Mache Sam
1st
Session
Cover
the Snowman Sam armature with 3 to 4 layers of newspaper soaked in paper mache
paste. Lay your paper flat onto your Sam armature and work out all air bubbles.
As you continue to apply layers of paper your Sam will begin to take shape
before your eyes.
Once
you have covered Sam with paper mache he must completely dry
before adding more wet paper mache.
2nd
Session
Paper
Mache: Cover
with 4 to 5 more layers of paper mache all at one time. Let it completely dry
before moving on to paint.
If
Sam does not seem strong enough then you can add more paper mache paste and
paper but after each session of paper mache your Sam must completely dry. The
size of your Sam will determine how long it will take to dry.
Quick Link to Paper Mache Paste
Recipe: http://goo.gl/BH5lgM
If you need once the snowman Sam has dried you can lightly
sand with sandpaper and wipe off before painting.
3. Paint Snowman Sam
Paint a white coat of primer paint
onto Snowman Sam to give a white canvas for painting. We use white flat
interior house paint to prime our sculptures.
Once
the base coat as dried we paint with a layer of acrylic paints. Sam has
distinctive small black oval shaped eyes, round nose, grey tipped beard, and
his cool green hat.
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.
Sam Wrap Up
This is just one way to make a Snowman
Sam Christmas decoration; we would love to hear your thoughts and see your
paper mache creations.
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