Lovable Paper Mache or Paper Clay Snowman
Ornament
We
will show you how to wade up newspaper into a small ball and transform it into
a singing Snowman with big rosy cheeks.
This
paper mache project is super simple and perfect for someone wanting to learn
the versatile art of paper mache. The Snowman
This small Snowman ornament has a
awesome whimsypapermache look we
think you will enjoy so much.
Quick
List
Recycled Newspaper
Masking Tape
Cardboard
Paper Mache Paste
Paints and Paint Brushes
Paper Clay (Optional)
H20 and Rags
Steps
to Make Your Little Snowman
1. Build Your Armature
Begin by wading up recycle
newspaper into a small round ball for the Snowman's head use tape to hold the
round shape into place. Now wade up a piece of newspaper into a tear drop shape
for the body. Tape the head and body together and slide into a plastic bag.
Using masking tape to shape your
bag and hold into place.
Nose and Cheeks
Twist newspaper into a carrot nose shape and hold
with tape. Tape the nose onto the snowman's face. Wade up pieces of paper and
tape into place for juicy cheeks.
At this point you can add anything you like such as
a hat or scarf.
This is your finished snowman ornament armature and
you are ready for the next step paper mache.
2. Paper Mache
1st
Session
Cover
the Snowman armature with 3 to 4 layers of newspaper soaked in paper mache
paste. Lay your paper flat onto your Snowman armature and work out all air
bubbles. As you continue to apply layers of paper your Snowman will begin to
take shape before your eyes.
Once
you have covered Snowman with paper mache he must completely dry
before adding more wet paper mache.
Check
for soft spots or weak areas if you do not find any then you can move on to
priming and painting. If you need to add more layers and usually I find for a
sturdy piece of paper mache you will need to add a total of estimated 8 layers.
2nd
Session
Paper Mache: Cover with 3 to 4
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 Snowman must completely dry. The size of your Snowman
will determine how long it will take to dry.
Quick Link to Paper Mache Paste
Recipe: http://goo.gl/BH5lgM
If you need once Snowman has dried you can lightly sand with
sandpaper and wipe off before painting.
3. Paint and Varnishing the Snowman Ornament
Paint a white coat of primer paint
onto Snowman to give a white canvas for painting.
Once
the snowman has dried you can paint then paint it with layers of acrylic paints.
Let all you painting completely
dry before sealing with varnish.
You must seal your paper mache
pieces with varnish for protection. We
use Polycrylic Minwax at the studio to seal all our art with 3 to 4 layers.
Snowman Wrap Up
This is just one way to make a Snowman
ornament; we would love to hear your thoughts and see your paper mache Snowman's.
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