Thank you very much for your wonderful tutorial. I loved the clear, steady pace you set - the great explanations and the fact that you used NO BACKGROUND MUSIC!!!! Man, that can get irritating. I need to watch other tutorials because I need to learn how to paper mache a face, and I do not have an existing plaster face from which to work. I read somewhere a long time ago that you can blow up a baloon, do a layer of paper mache over it and let it dry - wait the requisite 24 hours, do another layer, wait another 24 hours, and then pop the balloon - although in retrospect I'm not 1005 sure why you would need to pop the balloon; if it's not helium, wouldn't it just slowly erode? Thinking on that for a moment, perhaps that might affect the shape/strength of the outer layers...so we're back to popping the balloon. Have you ever heard of this method and does it work? If you have a second to answer this question I would be so appreciative. I will also continue to watch your tutorials. Thank you!
Thank you in sharing your tips...I never even thought about using those towels from the hardware dept., Will now. Your masks are stunning! You truly are an artist and found your voice very soothing and relaxing.
Stupid question but will this stick to a beach ball? I'm making an Andy's the apple mask and to make it I'm gonna have to use a beach ball to make it big enough to fit on my head so I just wanna make sure I'm not gonna look stupid
Not a stupid question at all. My answer is, I'm not sure, buy why not try! I bet it will. It will stick to a balloon. You don't have anything to lose so give it a shot!! Try it and see, and if it doesn't stick, then cover the balloon with masking tape. It will for sure stick to the masking tape.
I have to tell you how well done your video is. It's to the point, clear and easy to follow. Thank you for providing it. I want to do paper mache with my grandkids but haven't done any since grade school so I need a refresher. Great job!
Ya'll if a youtuber helped you learn something, do them a solid and watch all the ads! It's the least we can do! This video was amazingly helpful to me! Thanks so much!
2023 August in Houston. Halloween prep has begun. I’m attempting 2 life size Egyptian palace guards. Thanks for precise instructions. Never knew about keeping left overs an using paper towels. Thank you
I've done it both ways, and you're right, there's a better blend when you tear them. For anything that's going to be viewed close up then definitely tear. But most of my stuff is for the theater and anything that's on stage and viewed from at least 15 to 20 feet away, there's no problem. It's just faster to cut the strips, especially if you're reproducing multiple pieces for a show and need to churn them out! Thanks for your comment Joy!
This is helpful. But I have a question... I’m making a Spider-Man cardboard mask, and there are some bits of tape on the exterior of the face shell. Will the same method work?
Depends on what kind of tape it is. If you used masking tape or duct tape, then no problem at all. Many of the masks I've made had masking tape on them and the paper mache goes right over it and sticks no problem. But if it's like scotch tape, it might not stick as well.
from a chef's perspective you mix yer flour with cold water because warm water causes lumpy gravy so to speak. and a fork is a much better wisker than a wisk...
Great informative video! Thank you for explaining everything step by step! Its nice to hear a tutorial rather than somebody doing a tutorial and not speaking and explaining what they are doing. Supposed to watch and just figure it out. If u dont like the sound of ur voice then dont bother making a tutorial. Does a teacher just put numbers up on the chalkboard and expect the students to learn math?! Ok. Ranting over. Awesome tutorial again! Ty for posting!
I've been toying with the idea of doing a paper mache project for some time now. But didn't know what to do. I'm currently buying Harley Davidson Christmas ornaments. To do a Harley Davidson themed Christmas tree. In the colors of my all Custom Harley Davidson Road King big wheel bagger. Finding a Harley Davidson Christmas tree topper that I like or finding one at all is very difficult. So I'm considering making one out of paper mache. If I do this I will be buying stickers to put on the front and back of the paper mache. If I do it I will be doing a Harley Davidson bar and shield.
I have open cracks that I found after drying. How can I cover the crack and what causes it. This is my first paper mache in over 30 years. Thanks so much for your videos.
Fabulous job and much simple too. I do have a question? Can I use this too, when I’m making a big bowl, or vase, will it’s work the same way? Will it’s come out nice too? Thank you. An I love how your mask came out.☀️🙋♀️☀️
Hi, i don't have a base, i am trying to make horns ( they kinda look like ears as they are curved) but i don't know what to use to put the paper mache on top of, any ideas? Can i use simple news paper to get the shape then put the layers of this on?
Yes, newspaper would be great. Roll and twist it up and wrap masking tape around it to retain the shape of the horn. You can build up layers of newspaper if needed and just keep taping the layers. Don't use scotch tape....masking tape is the best. Depending on how large the horns are and if you need even more stability, you could use some thin cardboard twisted up as a base (like a paper towel roll, or empty cereal box...that type of thin cardboard (and could use combined with the newspaper). Hope that helps!
But how do you do it to start forming a shape when there is nothing (i.e. no pre-existing mask underneath)? I tried putting onto a balloon once, but it exploded splattering paste everywhere, not even joking, lol 🙄 I guess there's another vid to be found somewhere.
I've never tried it, but I don't think it would be a good substitute. Toilet paper is designed to start disintegrating as soon as it gets wet. That wouldn't work for paper mache.
Quick question Is it washable? Like since you’re using you hands and stuff to smooth the paper down and fix any edges that are standing up could you wash off the paste from your hands
the paste soaks through and gives it a 'wet' look, when it dries, will it go back to its original colour? i need to know soon because im working on a last minute halloween costume 🗿 (im using regular white paper btw)
I would use something like toilet paper or paper towels, torn up into small pieces. You can dip them into the paper mache paste and smoosh them up and then apply them to your mountains. You could also lay them "flat" on the mountains when they have paste on them and shape them to have as much texture as you want.
Is this paste mix washable/kitchen safe? I don't have any big bowls saved specifically for paper mache, so could I use a bowl from my kitchen and then clean it out later?
Can you please explain to me the purpose of putting the paper on the mask, I thought the purpose of paper mache was ,when it dried you could take it off the original mould.so you have a new mask. This was staying on the mold I take it. I'm missing something here,
That's not a mold in my demonstration. That is a mask that I'm creating. The first couple layers of the mask are plaster wrap (AKA plaster bandages). Then I add a couple of layers of paper mache on top of the plaster wrap. The reason I used plaster wrap as the base is because I needed this mask to be very strong. The reason I switched over to paper mache for the final layers is because I wanted the mask to be as light as possible. Had I used only layers of plaster wrap the mask would have been very heavy. So two layers of plaster wrap and two layers of paper mache make it strong but light.
My plaster base is just one way. You can create your base out of things like cardboard and masking tape. You could probably make a base out of clay and as long as you use some kind of release agent (like spraying the clay with PAM or another non-stick spray), you should be able to paper mache right over the clay.
You would not be removing the paper mache from the "base". In this video, I am permanently sticking the paper mache to the lion's head, as an outer layer. Once the paper mache dries it will be like glued on to the head.
LOL, you are hilarious. I hope you're not actually using toilet paper to do paper mache? It's too flimsy and will deteriorate in the paste before you can apply it. Use paper towel or newspaper. :-D
You mean using masking tape? I use masking tape a LOT, especially if you're building up some kind of armature or sculpture that you're going to paper mache over the top of.
@@kimberlysollenberger1552 yes, for those projects that call for it. And just a tip...use a good name brand masking tape, the cheap brands often start to peal up before you get your first layer of paper mache put down!
Me: I know how to do this
Also me: has completely forgotten how to do this cause it’s been years
same
Samee and I have to do it for a project in my drama class
How did you know
7:09 "i like scissors"
LOL, that does sound very "Mr. Rogers" doesn't it? :-)
This was way more helpful then any videos above this.
true it saved me
Fax
Thank you very much for your wonderful tutorial. I loved the clear, steady pace you set - the great explanations and the fact that you used NO BACKGROUND MUSIC!!!! Man, that can get irritating. I need to watch other tutorials because I need to learn how to paper mache a face, and I do not have an existing plaster face from which to work. I read somewhere a long time ago that you can blow up a baloon, do a layer of paper mache over it and let it dry - wait the requisite 24 hours, do another layer, wait another 24 hours, and then pop the balloon - although in retrospect I'm not 1005 sure why you would need to pop the balloon; if it's not helium, wouldn't it just slowly erode? Thinking on that for a moment, perhaps that might affect the shape/strength of the outer layers...so we're back to popping the balloon. Have you ever heard of this method and does it work? If you have a second to answer this question I would be so appreciative. I will also continue to watch your tutorials. Thank you!
It works
Thank you for your kind words!
I cooked my remaining leftovers of papermache it was delicious
Definitely an underrated comment
Excellent tutorial!! Steps that are understandable and doable. I never knew to allow each layer to dry. Thank you for that tidbit!!! 🦋
We watched this in art class
Now I trust a lot
@@juliannao.6923lol
Thank you in sharing your tips...I never even thought about using those towels from the hardware dept., Will now. Your masks are stunning! You truly are an artist and found your voice very soothing and relaxing.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the tutorials!
Me : I know how to do it
Also me: I never done this before O_o
Hands: ...I don't know but I'll try to do it
Your video lives on! Thank you so much, very helpful pro tips.
my daughter whanted to make a mushroom hat with paper mache under the fabric, this helps with that project a lot
Stupid question but will this stick to a beach ball? I'm making an Andy's the apple mask and to make it I'm gonna have to use a beach ball to make it big enough to fit on my head so I just wanna make sure I'm not gonna look stupid
Not a stupid question at all. My answer is, I'm not sure, buy why not try! I bet it will. It will stick to a balloon. You don't have anything to lose so give it a shot!! Try it and see, and if it doesn't stick, then cover the balloon with masking tape. It will for sure stick to the masking tape.
I have to tell you how well done your video is. It's to the point, clear and easy to follow. Thank you for providing it. I want to do paper mache with my grandkids but haven't done any since grade school so I need a refresher. Great job!
wow it's so so simple.. thank you from me amd my little panda :)
Ya'll if a youtuber helped you learn something, do them a solid and watch all the ads! It's the least we can do! This video was amazingly helpful to me! Thanks so much!
2023 August in Houston. Halloween prep has begun. I’m attempting 2 life size Egyptian palace guards. Thanks for precise instructions. Never knew about keeping left overs an using paper towels. Thank you
Great video! I think you are a great teacher. I'm planning to make a large sphere head (Rainbow King) for a Halloween costume. Thank you for the help.
I have always torn my towels so that they blend together. Do you not have a problem with the hard cut straight edge?
I've done it both ways, and you're right, there's a better blend when you tear them. For anything that's going to be viewed close up then definitely tear. But most of my stuff is for the theater and anything that's on stage and viewed from at least 15 to 20 feet away, there's no problem. It's just faster to cut the strips, especially if you're reproducing multiple pieces for a show and need to churn them out! Thanks for your comment Joy!
This is helpful. But I have a question... I’m making a Spider-Man cardboard mask, and there are some bits of tape on the exterior of the face shell. Will the same method work?
Depends on what kind of tape it is. If you used masking tape or duct tape, then no problem at all. Many of the masks I've made had masking tape on them and the paper mache goes right over it and sticks no problem. But if it's like scotch tape, it might not stick as well.
@@Kevinpdoheny Thanks a lot! I’ll use masking tape to sting the templates then. Thanks again!
good stuff
Oh it’s like making oblec all over again
Otaku check😩
you were very thorough and very helpful. thank you.
from a chef's perspective you mix yer flour with cold water because warm water causes lumpy gravy so to speak. and a fork is a much better wisker than a wisk...
I'm going to make a mask for my project at school
Thank you !
I was wondering if it's possible to use spray paint on top of paper mache
I've used acrylic but haven't tried spray paint. I don't see why not. Try it!
@@Kevinpdoheny thnx for replying. I just thought spray paint might be easier because I'm making quite a large project.
woo time to make a mushroom hat
I don't
How many layers should I do for a bowl project
Can someone answer it wont get moldy right? I am making deathstroke helm out of this will it work?
Great informative video! Thank you for explaining everything step by step! Its nice to hear a tutorial rather than somebody doing a tutorial and not speaking and explaining what they are doing. Supposed to watch and just figure it out. If u dont like the sound of ur voice then dont bother making a tutorial. Does a teacher just put numbers up on the chalkboard and expect the students to learn math?! Ok. Ranting over. Awesome tutorial again! Ty for posting!
Thank you my art project is due tomorrow and here I am..
This is wayyy more helpful than that 3-slide ppt my teacher put together:/
I've been toying with the idea of doing a paper mache project for some time now. But didn't know what to do. I'm currently buying Harley Davidson Christmas ornaments. To do a Harley Davidson themed Christmas tree. In the colors of my all Custom Harley Davidson Road King big wheel bagger. Finding a Harley Davidson Christmas tree topper that I like or finding one at all is very difficult. So I'm considering making one out of paper mache. If I do this I will be buying stickers to put on the front and back of the paper mache. If I do it I will be doing a Harley Davidson bar and shield.
This was really helpful with repairing my heel less shoes. Thank you for this awesome tutorial!
I didn't catch how long it takes to dry
This helps a lot! Halloween masks will be easy now!
Yay! If you haven't already, check out my videos on how to make and use paper maché clay. That stuff is indispensable if you're doing paper maché.
I have open cracks that I found after drying. How can I cover the crack and what causes it. This is my first paper mache in over 30 years. Thanks so much for your videos.
Thanx for sharing 😊
Cool video man. Thanks for the great information.
Buggy
Thanks Sophie x q236oy0
Has anyone ever used liquid starch?
Thank you!
Wait what type of paper can I use paper towels?
I use either newspaper or Scott blue paper towels (made for glass, not the thick ones that are like shop towels).
Yeheyyy! Thank youuu❤❤❤❤❤
How strong they are?
Very informative video thank you xx
Fabulous job and much simple too. I do have a question? Can I use this too, when I’m making a big bowl, or vase, will it’s work the same way? Will it’s come out nice too? Thank you. An I love how your mask came out.☀️🙋♀️☀️
Do I have to add salt..I'm out but really need to make a layer for my deer horns.is there anything else i can use?
I think it helps in the long run as a sort of preservative, but if you don't have any it will be ok.
thanks! Very helpful!
All I see is a black screen
Fantastic!! Thank you. The cicada singing in the background was great
Hi, i don't have a base, i am trying to make horns ( they kinda look like ears as they are curved) but i don't know what to use to put the paper mache on top of, any ideas? Can i use simple news paper to get the shape then put the layers of this on?
Yes, newspaper would be great. Roll and twist it up and wrap masking tape around it to retain the shape of the horn. You can build up layers of newspaper if needed and just keep taping the layers. Don't use scotch tape....masking tape is the best. Depending on how large the horns are and if you need even more stability, you could use some thin cardboard twisted up as a base (like a paper towel roll, or empty cereal box...that type of thin cardboard (and could use combined with the newspaper). Hope that helps!
thank you very much :) really helpful
Nice eyes
Hello Sir! This is pretty good tactic. I have a doubt though, does the flour stink after some days due to it being a food? :(
If you put it into the refrigerator, I've saved big batches for a day or two at most, no problem. Just bring it to room temp before using it again.
I think she means the finished project !
MsTuerKnauf, Yes.
big slit noice
Good idea
The cicada in the background @2:20 brought back so many memories! lmao
@10:28 the return of the cicada
Thank you!
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But how do you do it to start forming a shape when there is nothing (i.e. no pre-existing mask underneath)? I tried putting onto a balloon once, but it exploded splattering paste everywhere, not even joking, lol 🙄
I guess there's another vid to be found somewhere.
Would normal toliet paper work the white tissue not kitchen roll
I've never tried it, but I don't think it would be a good substitute. Toilet paper is designed to start disintegrating as soon as it gets wet. That wouldn't work for paper mache.
Thank u 4 the help!!!!!
I love it thank you for teaching me
Quick question Is it washable? Like since you’re using you hands and stuff to smooth the paper down and fix any edges that are standing up could you wash off the paste from your hands
Yes, it's just flour and water so it's totally washable from your hands, utensils, the bowl, etc. (no different than if you were making pancakes!).
the paste soaks through and gives it a 'wet' look, when it dries, will it go back to its original colour? i need to know soon because im working on a last minute halloween costume 🗿
(im using regular white paper btw)
It should not have a wet look after it has dried
Sadly for the amount of people who watched this did not like even though it was so helpful to them.. I liked though.
so true
ChickenPower they like it but their screen is upside down
So helpful, thank you! Also your voice is really relaxing lol
i love scissors thanks for the tutorial
Does it matter if the water is warm?
Way more helpful then how my school thought use.
I don't want to buy a big bag of flour. And I already have cornstarch. Cornstarch is actually flour, right? So will it work?
I've never used cornstarch before, and if you do, I think you have to add some other ingredients like sugar and vinegar. Experiment!
@@Kevinpdoheny Sounds good! And thank you for the response and suggestion.
Hello I had a question. I am trying to make mountains with paper mache and wanted them to have texture. How do I go about doing that?
I would use something like toilet paper or paper towels, torn up into small pieces. You can dip them into the paper mache paste and smoosh them up and then apply them to your mountains. You could also lay them "flat" on the mountains when they have paste on them and shape them to have as much texture as you want.
Can you use paper towel instead of Scott shops towel?
I'm not sure, I've never used regular paper towels. Try it and see how it goes!
I want to cover a wicker chair with paper mache how do you make it waterproof
Is this paste mix washable/kitchen safe? I don't have any big bowls saved specifically for paper mache, so could I use a bowl from my kitchen and then clean it out later?
The paste is only flour, water and salt, the same ingredients in breads, cakes, etc, so yes, it's totally safe and washable.
TheArtfulness.com thanks! I’ll get right to crafting :)
Paper mache paste is edible
what happen if you bake the mask?
Turn into a cake
How long does it stay liquid before you finished the project
Hard to say, but it's never been an issue. If anything, you run out and have to make more.
Can you please explain to me the purpose of putting the paper on the mask, I thought the purpose of
paper mache was ,when it dried you could take it off the original mould.so you have a new mask.
This was staying on the mold I take it. I'm missing something here,
That's not a mold in my demonstration. That is a mask that I'm creating. The first couple layers of the mask are plaster wrap (AKA plaster bandages). Then I add a couple of layers of paper mache on top of the plaster wrap. The reason I used plaster wrap as the base is because I needed this mask to be very strong. The reason I switched over to paper mache for the final layers is because I wanted the mask to be as light as possible. Had I used only layers of plaster wrap the mask would have been very heavy. So two layers of plaster wrap and two layers of paper mache make it strong but light.
TheArtfulness.com thank you for getting back to me. I understand now.thanks again,brian,uk.
What do I use to create the base of a mask, like the way he used plaster
My plaster base is just one way. You can create your base out of things like cardboard and masking tape. You could probably make a base out of clay and as long as you use some kind of release agent (like spraying the clay with PAM or another non-stick spray), you should be able to paper mache right over the clay.
@@Kevinpdoheny thanks
Use a egg brush to apply the paste
what type of flour
He said 'plain' flour. You can just buy cheap stuff basically.
wait so it doesn’t like rip or anything when you take it off the base?
You would not be removing the paper mache from the "base". In this video, I am permanently sticking the paper mache to the lion's head, as an outer layer. Once the paper mache dries it will be like glued on to the head.
@@Kevinpdoheny ohhhh ok
Classic recipe👍
I’m risking some toilet paper for this so it better be worth it
LOL, you are hilarious. I hope you're not actually using toilet paper to do paper mache? It's too flimsy and will deteriorate in the paste before you can apply it. Use paper towel or newspaper. :-D
@@Kevinpdoheny yeah, I found that out the hard way
can you use wire?
You mean as a mould or armature? Yes, you can paper mache over just about anything.
Good explanation
Why do some people tape? Then they do paper mache
You mean using masking tape? I use masking tape a LOT, especially if you're building up some kind of armature or sculpture that you're going to paper mache over the top of.
@Kevinpdoheny that's what I meant, so you use masking tape, then paper mache?
@@kimberlysollenberger1552 yes, for those projects that call for it. And just a tip...use a good name brand masking tape, the cheap brands often start to peal up before you get your first layer of paper mache put down!
Can you use regular notebook paper
I think you can use just about any kind of paper.
can I know..?? What kind of flour that you used..??
I just use cheap plain white flour. Good luck with your project!
omg
What is the purpose of paper mache? I'm new to this.
To make molds i assume. Thank you for your quick response.
Great job
really helpful
Wooooow
In The Escapists how do these make vent covers?
Can liquid latex be used instead of the paste?
I've never tried that, interesting thought though. If you try it, let us know how it works!
Will it mould?
Once the paper mache is dry, it shouldn't mold (at least I've never had a dry paper mache object get moldy).
@@Kevinpdoheny thank you
Can you use magazines
I think you can use just about any kind of paper. Experiment and give it a try!
@@Kevinpdoheny thx alot i trued and it works!