Effortless Paper
Mache Nativity Scene
We
will show you how to wade up newspaper cut recycled cardboard and transform it
into a lovely nativity scene.
This
paper mache project is easy and perfect for someone wanting to learn the versatile
art of paper mache and paper clay.
This small Nativity Scene we
think you will enjoy so much and anyone would love to receive this for Christmas.
Quick
List
Recycled Newspaper
Masking Tape
Cardboard & knife
Paper Mache Paste
Paints and Paint Brushes
Paper Clay (Optional)
H20 and Rags
Steps to Make Your
Little Nativity
1. Build Your Armature
Begin by drawing your fan shape
for Joseph's body onto a piece of cardboard and cut this out. You can make Joseph
any size you like and scale your Mary accordingly. You will need to wade up newspaper into a ball
shape for Joseph's head. Tape this into position on his fan body you just cut
from the cardboard.
Using masking tape to shape your Joseph
and hold him into place.
To make Mary cut an oval shape for her base. Cut
strips from a cereal box to create a frame to wrap with a plastic bag. Please
refer to the video for your visual example, thanks.
Baby Jesus is newspaper wrapped into a oval shape
and masking tape holding our shape.
At this point you can add anything you like such as
animals on the outside of Joseph, perhaps.
This is your finished Nativity Scene armature and
you are ready for the next step paper mache.
2. Paper Mache
1st
Session
Cover
the Nativity armature with 3 to 4 layers of newspaper soaked in paper mache
paste. Lay your paper flat onto your Nativity armature and work out all air
bubbles. As you continue to apply layers of paper your Nativity will begin to
take shape before your eyes.
Once
you have covered the Nativity with paper mache they must completely dry
before adding more wet paper mache.
Tip: If you are using the paper
mache method only then you can at this point: Check for soft spots or weak
areas and if you do not find any then you can skip 2nd session. 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 Nativity must completely dry. The size of your
Nativity will determine how long it will take to dry.
Quick Link to Paper Mache Paste
Recipe: http://goo.gl/BH5lgM
If you need once Nativity has dried you can lightly sand
with sandpaper and wipe off before painting.
3. Paint and Varnishing the Nativity Scene
Paint a white coat of primer paint
onto Nativity to give a white canvas for painting.
Once
the Nativity 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 3 to 4 layers of Poly-acrylic Minwax at the studio to seal all our art sculptures.
Nativity Wrap Up
This is just one way to make a Nativity
Scene; we would love to hear your thoughts and see your paper mache Art work.
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studio please subscribe before you leave and Merry Christmas to you and yours.
If you don't know how much Jesus
loves you then please enjoy the Gospel of Matthew 1:15-18.
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