http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/paper-mache-blog.html Subscribe to our Paper Mache blog to stay up to date with the latest additions and changes to the site. en-us paper mache Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:07:54 GMT Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:07:54 GMT creative-paper-mache.com http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/tall-pots.html Hi everyone, These are my latest projects: Each one is made from a 'witch's hat', an old washing machine agitator from the local Buy Back shop (recycle Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:07:51 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/metallic-paper-mache-vase.html Our metallic paper mache vase would make a great addition to any living room. It's quick and easy to make too. Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:10:14 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/elephant-sculpture.html This elephant sculpture is made from paper mache and is going to be used to raise funds for anti-paoching in Zambia. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:39:43 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/paper-mache-skull.html This paper mache skull makes a super spooky lantern for Halloween Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:47:00 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/clown-fish-and-coy-fish.html This week I decided to create more paper mache fish. My method was to build my form with cardboard and plastic grocery bags the fins were built from plastic Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:08:05 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/mother-and-daughter-paper-and-fabric.html This Art is a combination of Paper Mache and Fabric. I first build my forms with gaged wire and strips of plastic grocery bags and papered with tissue Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:51:57 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/lion-fish.html I love Color and Paper Mache is my medium, I was looking for a quicker method of paper mache,so I built my form and paper mache with colored tissue paper Sat, 13 Aug 2011 20:38:27 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/paper-lamp-shade.html Make your own paper lamp shade to revamp that old lamp you have kicking around the house. Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:24:53 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/paper-mache-fish.html This paper mache fish ornament would make a great addition to the home of any fish lover. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:03:52 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/dolphin-paper-mache.html This dolphin paper mache sculpture is one of our 'Curious Critters', the animals who pop through your wall for a look around. Sat, 09 Jul 2011 13:39:54 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/hot-pot.html I couldn't think of another name for this one. It's 70cm long, so perhaps it could be used for holding toothpicks and chopsticks! I began with two pieces Sat, 02 Jul 2011 06:52:48 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/paper-mache-sculptures.html Large paper mache sculptures need a good, solid armature. We show you how we create ours. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:49:32 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/paper-mache-elephant.html Meet Ellie, our paper mache elephant sculpture. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:13:55 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/surfer-dudes.html Thank You Karen for helping me with this project (with your broken arm and all!!) Your prototype of a surfer helped me get started big time . My boyfriend Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:49:32 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/distressed-pot1.html This pot started life as a traffic cone, or Witch's Hat, as we call them in Australia... $2 from the local rubbish tip Buy Back Shop. The stand used to Fri, 03 Jun 2011 06:17:34 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/statue.html I don't know if this project qualifies as paper mache. I made this statue using paper pulp and water; no adhesives...which makes it easy to reshape as Thu, 02 Jun 2011 06:59:50 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/paper-mache-picture-frame.html This paper mache picture frame was decorated to highlight the subject of the painting it was created for. Sat, 28 May 2011 14:31:25 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/paper-mache-tray.html This quick and easy to make paper mache tray can be used for decorative purposes or as a unique functional addition to your home. Sat, 28 May 2011 12:56:35 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/the-dragon-phoenix.html Many, MANY years ago, I was a Camp Fire Girl. We had a project kit that involved making paper mache puppets in order to act out this short play that came Fri, 13 May 2011 22:08:07 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/fathers-day-crafts.html Quick and easy Fathers Day crafts from paper mache. Make something special just for your dad. Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:37:51 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/paper-mache-monsters.html I never thought I would find myself making paper mache monsters, but this guy was such fun to make I'm sure I'll be doing more. Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:18:25 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/paper-mache-box.html This paper mache box is really easy for the kids to make and it's a great idea to keep the toys tidy. Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:48:56 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/rockfish.html I thought it a shame to just throw out all the lovely shredded paper in my crosscut shredder. What to do? Like McGuyver, I reviewed my resources; stacks Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:55:22 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/antique-bowl.html I made this bowl using 3 throw-away plastic containers: one for the bowl, one for the stem and one for the base. I covered them with a layer of paper mache/PVA Sat, 02 Apr 2011 07:14:59 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/old-african-lady.html As I have been on long term sickness from work,I really needed to help fill my days,so paper mache has become my hobby and I love it,I have made many masks Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:10:29 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/paper-mache-hippopotamus.html This paper mache hippopotamus head is mounted to look like he's breaking through the wall for a look around. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:45:22 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/zebra-plate.html I made this plate by covering a $2 plastic plate from an op shop. I gave it one layer of paper strips/PVA glue and the edge is covered with paper pulp. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:09:46 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/paper-mache-monster.html This is my attempt at a paper mache monster a la Dan Reeder Sun, 20 Mar 2011 21:17:06 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/mothers-day-crafts.html Special Mothers Day crafts. A hand made gift is just the thing to show how much your mom means to you. Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:15:23 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/paper-mache-fort.html This paper mache fort and palace are great projects to keep the kids happy over the weekend or the school holidays. Sun, 20 Mar 2011 14:01:50 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/dan-reeder.html Dan Reeder has a unique style of paper mache. I love his monsters and I'm fascinated by his techniques. Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:34:32 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/papier-mache-goli-mask.html I made this Goli mask from paper plates and papier mache for an arts and culture project for school. They are worn by the Baule farmers from The Ivory Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:40:16 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/paper-mache-caterpillar.html This paper mache caterpillar is a great starter project for very young kids. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:31:55 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/kids-paper-mache.html Kids Paper Mache: The fort and the palace - works in progress Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:50:47 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/work-in-progress.html Work in progress is the place to be if you want to follow what we're working on right now. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:20:06 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/paper-mache-crafts-for-kids.html Welcome to KidZone, our paper mache crafts for kids. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:42:34 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/easter-crafts.html Paper mache Easter crafts can be fun to make and make great gifts. Learn how with us. Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:09:07 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/valentine-projects.html Make something special for the one you love with our valentine projects Sat, 22 Jan 2011 20:50:38 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/rotting-paper-mache.html Rotting paper mache is not a pleasant experience. Here's how to prevent it. Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:52:35 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/magic-bucket-tip.html Okay, it's not really magic, but it works a treat. I have a special bucket that I use to hold my work still when I'm working on rounded shapes such as Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:29:06 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/warping.html How do you prevent your paper mache from warping. We give you some tips. Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:34:23 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/paper-mache-tips.html Paper mache tips and tricks. Want to avoid decorating disasters or make it child friendly? This is the place to be. Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:10:20 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/kid-friendly.html Fun for all the family. Follow our tips to keep paper mache kid friendly. Mon, 03 Jan 2011 10:38:48 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/decorating-disasters.html Avoid those paper mache decorating disasters. We show you how. Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:26:55 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/how-to-make-paper-mache.html Want to know how to make paper mache? Get your questions answered here. Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:51:47 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/paper-mache-wall-art.html Paper mache wall art can brighten up your home. Learn to make a wall hanging with us. Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:43:46 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/pulp.html Troubleshooting lumpy pulp. Get your paper mache super smooth. Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:04:58 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/paper-mache-pulp-ideas.html Waste not, want not, Leftover paper mache pulp ideas. Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:12:06 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/dreidel.html Make your own paper mache dreidel for Chanukah. Fri, 26 Nov 2010 14:28:22 GMT http://www.creative-paper-mache.com/christmas-paper-mache.html Christmas paper mache is great fun to make. It helps to keep the kids busy over the holidays too. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:59:57 GMT