Paper Mache Pumpkins- 11 - Adding the skin

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  • @visualsweets
    @visualsweets 4 роки тому +1

    Wow I just came in for a little basic tutorial on how to make a Halloween pumpkin. I ended up taking a whole class and I feel like I should pay something for this great tutorial. Excellent tutorial.

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  4 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it. I make a few bucks every year from youtube so it pays for more materials. :)

  • @RicksRants
    @RicksRants 5 років тому +4

    Another option to use if someone can not find brown paper towels is to use blue shop towels. They can be found in the automotive section at walmart.

  • @thefanbigfan6742
    @thefanbigfan6742 9 років тому +1

    I have just put the skin on my pumpkin, following all your instructions to date. I had trouble finding the brown paper towel material so I used paper coffee filters instead. So far so good. I did tear all the straight edges of the filter before using it.

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  9 років тому +1

      +Karen Rothfuss Excellent. I will add that info to the 'about' section. Many other people have inquired about alternatives to the paper towel.

    • @ingridsewa5854
      @ingridsewa5854 9 років тому

      +Drachenfang hi sir now you bring that autistic are out of of thanks. now if I want to make a business with it where to sell them. send me your email so I can send u some of the picture of pumpkin I made
      thanks again

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  9 років тому

      +Ingrid Sewa If you wanted to sell them I would look at etsy.com . You can make your own little store there to sell stuff with or go for ebay.com . My email address is this same name at gmail.com

    • @adaniel0828
      @adaniel0828 4 роки тому

      Awesome idea for coffee filters! :)
      Easy to find anywhere, and CHEAP! :)

  • @chikindumplin87
    @chikindumplin87 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing the idea/tutorial! This will be much more fun than pumpkin carving with my kids, and they won't rot! 😍

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  6 років тому

      No prob. I like making the fancy carves in them so you don't have to do them every year. Once done and they're with you forever (barring accidents of course).

  • @adaniel0828
    @adaniel0828 4 роки тому

    Someone may have ready suggested this, but I am too lazy to scroll through all the comments ><
    You make several swipes to remove excess, but if you put it between your pointer and middle fingers, usually just needs one swipe. Just a little time saver. :)
    ......But this is for those of us who couldn't care less about getting dirty, or have a towel handy.
    Absolutely love this series. Thank you for sharing and being very detailed 😃. Definitely trying some! :).

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  4 роки тому

      I'm glad you're having fun. They're a great little project.

  • @OrganicSilverMoonDesignsLLG
    @OrganicSilverMoonDesignsLLG 7 років тому +1

    Thank you for the great videos and your work is awesome,I cant wait to make this pumpkin project, ,2 thumbs up you rock!

  • @pammoreland7794
    @pammoreland7794 3 роки тому

    Absolutely brilliant, very talented. Loved watching how detailed it all was. You explained everything so clearly. This i truly injoyed from pamela 👍💖

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  3 роки тому

      Thank you very much. They're very fun to make and I hope yours turn out great.

  • @shelbymorgan1607
    @shelbymorgan1607 4 роки тому +1

    These were so helpful! Thank you! I am starting my 1st 2 :)

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  4 роки тому

      Glad you had a good time with them :)

  • @Faerysong1
    @Faerysong1 9 років тому +4

    I just found your site, and I have watched it all so far! Simply Amazing work, Thank you so much for sharing your process. Alice

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  9 років тому

      +Alice Clark I'm glad you enjoyed it. Good luck on your pumpkin :)

  • @trishredding8009
    @trishredding8009 10 років тому +2

    I just finished my paper clay layer and it was so much fun! How many days do I wait until I do the skin?

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  10 років тому +1

      The clay is my favorite part too. :) You can start tossing the skin on after a day just to make sure all the paper clay is dry. The thing you want to give a long wait on is your first layer of water sealant. You want to make sure the pumpkin is bone dry before putting that on.

  • @morgotha42
    @morgotha42 4 роки тому

    I have really been enjoying these videos! thank you for making them. but then I notice your troll cross!!! awesome! I love mine! its nice to see someone else with one :-)

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  4 роки тому

      I know they're about as period authentic as a pumpkin latte but I do love the design of the troll cross. Glad you're enjoying the videos :)

  • @mariehilak4063
    @mariehilak4063 3 місяці тому

    Merci pour ce tuto j ai tout regardé malgré le fait que je ne comprends pas l anglais 😅 je suis française donc c est normal on est nul en anglais 😅mais j ai réussi à comprendre et j ai même appris quelques mots comme stach 😅je vais tester votre méthode😉qu'elle chance à votre femme d avoir un tel artiste à la maison ,encore bravo.bises de France

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  3 місяці тому

      Je suis si heureux que vous ayez pu regarder et apprécier le stream. Un de ces jours, ils inventeront un traducteur universel à la demande pour l’audio. J'aurais aimé avoir une femme. Pour le moment, la famille est juste moi et les deux chats. N'hésitez pas à partager vos citrouilles lorsque vous les réaliserez. J'aimerais voir ce que vous proposez.

  • @carabing
    @carabing 4 роки тому

    Per your instruction...HEY!
    1) why rip the edges of the brown paper towel?
    2) so I didn't use flour/paste, allowing this to dry for a week apply to the use of the wood glue as well?
    Of course allowing it to completely dry before finishing and sealing

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  4 роки тому +1

      1) If you wanted to have any area that was not covered by paper clay a ripped edge will blend flatter onto the surface and not show up as much in final painting. 2) You can probably get away with about 3 days. The main reason I say 7 is that I don't ever want anyone coming back to me with 'mold grew on this, and _______ is in the hospital with allergies because of your bad instructions.' It's just all about covering my rear. Hope your crafting is going well :)

    • @carabing
      @carabing 4 роки тому

      @@Drachenfang if you have a Twitter or FB page let me know and I'll send tou pics

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  4 роки тому

      @@carabing This is us facebook.com/UnhallowedHaunt

  • @triciamartin9416
    @triciamartin9416 4 роки тому

    I've watched so many of your videos, I feel we are already friends! hahaha

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  4 роки тому +1

      I love having lots of friends. I'm glad you're enjoying the videos.

  • @mommafraser9495
    @mommafraser9495 3 роки тому

    Hello! Will brown paper bags work for this step? Or paper towels is only option.
    Love your work! It has inspired me to be more creative! thank you for sharing.

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  3 роки тому +1

      Brown paper bag works though it's sometimes stiff. That can be countered by using smaller pieces when it doesn't want to bend like you want it to. White paper towel isn't bad either.

    • @mommafraser9495
      @mommafraser9495 3 роки тому

      @@Drachenfang ok thank you!

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  3 роки тому +1

      @@mommafraser9495 You're very welcome :)

  • @michellepernula872
    @michellepernula872 8 років тому +1

    Very nice! You have a lot of patience. How many hours for each pumpkin?

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  8 років тому

      I would guess about four to six hours actual time invested. Most of the slowness is drying time.

  • @susanagween432
    @susanagween432 9 років тому +1

    When you say 5-7 days, do you mean inside drying or bright full on sun (florida)?

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  9 років тому

      +Suse Cue Well that is for just in the house drying. In the hot sun I would imagine 3 days would be more than sufficient to completely dry it.

    • @susanagween432
      @susanagween432 9 років тому

      Ok. got it. I put our masks in the sun and since they are smaller it only took like 3 hours or 90+ degrees to turn it bleach white and stone hard.

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  9 років тому

      +Suse Cue Good. I would still give them a full day in the sun before you begin painting or final sealing. If you have just a little bit of moisture in there ( and paper clay is very good at hiding moisture ) you risk late onset mold which could lead to cracking. If you're comfy though then let it rip.

    • @susanagween432
      @susanagween432 9 років тому

      Thanks so much, your the best!

  • @carabing
    @carabing 4 роки тому

    Great stuff here my friend! Question for the creator! lol... When doing the skin, can you just do that over paper mache? ( I used wood glue and adverts) thats it, can I add the layer of brown PT over that? for the Original NOT extra Crispy look? Thanks

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  4 роки тому +1

      You can. I find that I like to have the extra heft of some paper clay but it is certainly not a requirement. Glad you're having fun crafting.

    • @carabing
      @carabing 4 роки тому +2

      I used 10 layers of wood glue and paper, paper clay is a great idea (for my next project!) Gonna use some more woodmache™ (by me, just now) to bulk up areas, thanks again for the great ideas

  • @adaniel0828
    @adaniel0828 4 роки тому

    Have you ever made a jack skellington one? That'd be cool :)

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  4 роки тому

      I usually reserve the Jack face for a real pumpkin on Halloween. It feels better for me.

  • @l.dschick-inn-palacecrafts6174
    @l.dschick-inn-palacecrafts6174 5 років тому

    Dude! Awesome. How much could or would you sell 1 for??

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  5 років тому

      People that I know sell theirs for $60-200. I don't really sell mine since I use them all for Halloween and I am always moving on to other projects.

  • @davidglass3275
    @davidglass3275 6 років тому

    I let my pumpkins dry five days and am now going to do the skins. Do I have to let them dry another seven days before Sealing?

    • @davidglass3275
      @davidglass3275 6 років тому

      I heard your remark at the end. I do need to let them set another week.

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  6 років тому

      No. The dampness from the skins will not soak into any inner layers to leave lingering moisture bombs hiding in the pumpkins. As soon as they look and feel quite dry you can rock the sealing.

  • @mirandacastillo4007
    @mirandacastillo4007 9 років тому

    can i use regular white paper towels?

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  9 років тому

      Miranda Castillo I have never tried it but I don't see why not. I think they may stick a little too flush to the surface for the skinning. Give it a shot on a test piece. I'd love to see it.

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  9 років тому

      +Miranda Castillo Hey Miranda. I know your project is probably long done but another person commented recently that you can use coffee filters with the cut edges torn off.

  • @jstclme
    @jstclme 4 роки тому

    can I use the brown paper(thin) from paint section for the last laye,r?

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  4 роки тому

      I would recommend white paper towel before kraft paper. Shop towels are also good.

  • @shahdokht4801
    @shahdokht4801 Рік тому

    اسم این کاغذ چیه؟

    • @shahdokht4801
      @shahdokht4801 Рік тому

      کاغذ رو به چه ماده ای آغشته می کنید؟

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  Рік тому

      این یک دستمال کاغذی قهوه ای است که برای خشک کردن دست ها در بسیاری از دستشویی ها استفاده می شود. می توان آن را با هر دستمال کاغذی انعطاف پذیر نرم جایگزین کرد.

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  Рік тому +1

      @@shahdokht4801 کاغذ در خمیر کاغذ ماشه که قبلاً برای لایه برداری نوارهای روزنامه استفاده می شد فرو می رود

  • @michelemunoz8623
    @michelemunoz8623 6 років тому

    If i am using the paper mache method for another project and i only did 3 layers of the mache and a thin layer of clay, will i still need to wait 7 days to dry?
    also, can i lay it in the sun to help it dry?
    im in vegas so its not humid

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  6 років тому

      All clay and mache can be placed in the sun to dry faster. You can also use a fan to lower the air pressure on the clay surface to aid evaporation.

  • @patnowell8747
    @patnowell8747 3 роки тому

    Do you sell your pumpkins? If so how much?

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  3 роки тому

      I do not sell them just because with the time that goes into making a pumpkin the price would be absolutely prohibitive. between all the layering and painting time at what it takes to making a living wage you'd be looking at upwards of $500 per pumpkin which I think is just ridiculous compared to the ease of obtaining and working with the components oneself.

  • @tamaradodge4865
    @tamaradodge4865 7 років тому

    Why are you not on Facebook anymore????..

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  7 років тому

      I haven't gone anywhere. Still the same old account.

  • @tiffanysmith8379
    @tiffanysmith8379 5 років тому

    Man if you can you need to make silicone molds for these and just Pat and all those things are not patent copyrighted he could be making fortunes if you're not already I have no idea who you are but I think this stuff is so cool

  • @arandawhalen1490
    @arandawhalen1490 7 років тому

    Do you think paper towels would work for skin as well?

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  7 років тому

      They should. I have had other viewers try it and no one has told me that it came out badly.

  • @mcalislr
    @mcalislr 3 місяці тому

    Where do you get the pumpkin?

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  2 місяці тому +1

      I make it out of paper mache and paper clay :)

    • @mcalislr
      @mcalislr 2 місяці тому

      @Drachenfang great job! Is there a video of that?

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  2 місяці тому +1

      @@mcalislr This is the video of that. This is number 11 in the series. I will direct you to the starter project playlist: ua-cam.com/video/ffP9XukGaoE/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Drachenfang

  • @chrisshannon3301
    @chrisshannon3301 7 років тому

    Hi: I just made an aperture for a pumpkin and to my dismay when I removed the paper from the inside I found that at the top there was a mold growth. (I live in Northern Nevada, it is currently 105 degrees and has been that hot for the last five days. I put the pumpkin in the garage which is currently a very large oven to dry.) I removed as much of the mold as I could and treated the affected area with pure chlorine bleach and have it sitting in the sun right now. My question is will the mold continue to grow or is there something else I can do to prevent it's continued growth ? Or more dismally, do I have the chuck the damn thing and start over ?

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  7 років тому

      Chris Shannon don't even worry about the mold growth. Without moisture it won't spread so you can comfortably seal it in there with nary a care.

    • @chrisshannon3301
      @chrisshannon3301 7 років тому

      Thank you for the information. This pumpkin is going to be a birthday gift and it's only about a month away. Hated the idea of having to start over.

  • @carolinew.8835
    @carolinew.8835 7 років тому

    Those are beautiful you should sell them😄

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  7 років тому +1

      They take a while to do and I have a demanding job. Otherwise I would consider it. I rather enjoy watching what people come up with on their own though.

  • @yvonnegathing3634
    @yvonnegathing3634 8 років тому

    My friend, I have everything except the brown paper towel. My question is can you use the white paper towel it it has to be brown. The second question is how much you pay for it it's expensive ordering it on line and it comes in like six rolls way to much for me. please help and answer back so I can get started. Thanks.

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  8 років тому +2

      You can use white paper towel. I also had someone tell me that they soaked bits of brown paper bag too to get the same effect. Kraft paper can also work.

    • @yvonnegathing3634
      @yvonnegathing3634 8 років тому

      +Drachenfang You are truly amazing. Thanks because I saw that at home depot site the craft paper. I sure don't need six rolls. I can't wait to get started. Thanks a lot my friend replying so promptly.

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  8 років тому

      No problem. Happy crafting :)

  • @joemrch
    @joemrch 4 роки тому

    Where do you purchase you brown paper towels?

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  4 роки тому

      I get them from my work when large rolls run down to the dregs. They can be purchased from a variety of places online or asked for from institutions that use them as many rolls are thrown out when they get too low. You can also use white paper towels or shop towels as a replacement. A few viewers have tried inexpensive kraft paper as well though none have reported back to me on how they feel it went.

  • @joannegee1650
    @joannegee1650 9 років тому

    What did you want the yarn for?

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  9 років тому

      +Joanne Gennarella It's more that you can use yarn moistened with mache paste to create 'veins' under the skin. I just didn't get around to trying it here.

  • @briannefj9909
    @briannefj9909 8 років тому

    Was wondering if you have to add the paper towels to make the skin? Can you just paint the clay?
    Thanks

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  8 років тому +1

      You can do either. The skin is completely optional

    • @briannefj9909
      @briannefj9909 8 років тому

      Ah ok thank you!

  • @kaswoerner7486
    @kaswoerner7486 7 років тому

    O.K I'm here in Pa. it's taking forever for my pumpkins to dry and they got moldy. Yes I put salt and stuff in. So do you by any chance sell your Pumpkins?

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  7 років тому

      Sorry. I do not sell mine. Just keep a fan on them and be careful about adding big piles of paper clay.

  • @tathagatochakroborty1273
    @tathagatochakroborty1273 10 років тому

    cool

  • @najeyrifai1134
    @najeyrifai1134 6 років тому

    Can I use kraft paper instead of paper towels?

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  6 років тому +1

      You certainly can. You can also use regular store bought paper towels rather than the brown ones (they give a delightful wrinkle effect) when you shift them after laying them on the project. Kraft paper is going to be a bit stiffer than the towel and will initially want to retain it's shape more.

    • @najeyrifai1134
      @najeyrifai1134 6 років тому

      Thanks Sir! I'm planning to use this to make giant mushroom lamps :)

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  6 років тому +1

      That sounds like an awesome project. I'm just imagining putting LED strips where the gills of the mushroom meet the stem to make for some cool luminescence.

    • @najeyrifai1134
      @najeyrifai1134 6 років тому

      Thanks :) The plan is to use frosted flexible pvc folded and bound on each edge to make the gills. Then in the middle I'll put one of those pulsing LED light bulbs, the ones you can control with a remote. I'll also use frosted flexible pvc for the spots

    • @najeyrifai1134
      @najeyrifai1134 6 років тому

      I'll send in images afterwards, iyw.

  • @guitarkidd9840
    @guitarkidd9840 8 років тому

    I might know the answer to this since, but could drying be done in a very low temp oven, say 150-175 degrees... just curious.

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  8 років тому +1

      Yep. I've done that a few times. Just be really careful obviously.

  • @skycrane3791
    @skycrane3791 9 років тому

    Sir Drachenfang, I am a little confused, forgive me if my questions seem inane. First when you refer to "modelled" look, that is when you put on the "skin" coat, how is the "modelled" word spelled, is it mottled? I am extremely detailed oriented and it is throwing me off. Essentially, paper skin = scarier, wrinkled surface look. No skin = less scary, smoother look>>Correct? Next, I bought the very thin roll (at HomeDepot) of brown paper, a little shiny on oneside, flat color on other, and you said that is like
    tissue paper, but your roll on the screen looks allot like mine, it is not, correct? I tried white regular paper towel on a small area, very tiny area, and I can't tell if it is going to give me the right effect. I am stuck. Use the brown paper I have (can't find your paper towels), the white regular paper towels, or just keep the dog-gone thing without skin on this pumpkin...the stem I tried to make into a snake wrapped around it so I really don't want it "modelled/mottled", I want it smooth...sorry I am frustrated. I am drying it by fan for 7 days, turning it and upside down...so that is a good thing. Also I do not have Spar varnish, I have satin varnish for inside and out, probably add a final coat. This is not going outside at all. Do you think that will be ok to prevent any mold, my grandson has severe allergies???? Allot I know, take your time...I have all week

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  9 років тому

      +Sky Crane Mottled: spotted or blotched in coloring - per dictionary.com . I think the skin look is scarier. What I am using for the skin material is not the stuff from home depot. My stuff is like white paper towel but it is brown and a little more coarse. I would say to give it a try on a test piece and see if you like it. There is nothing wrong with leaving the skin off as well. My first two pumpkins have no skin on them. You will want to put the skin on before you begin your long drying session since adding the skin will put more moisture onto the project. The indoor satin varnish is fine if it will never be outside. If there is any mold the satin varnish will lock any spores in and without moisture they will never grow anyway so you'll be fine.

    • @skycrane3791
      @skycrane3791 9 років тому

      +Drachenfang Ok, no skin on this one because I can't find your brown paper towels, you don't have a brand name do ya'? I think you said you have access to them. Only a Virgo will understand my detail-questions, but the white paper towels have an all over indentation, uniform little pockets: the wrinkled look you use looks kool and groovey, but I do not want uniform little indents all over, no uniform-anything. I want it organic. Great news on the satin varnish, saves $, and this is never going outside. I think I am putting 2 coats on bare pumpkin, before any paint. This way I can make sure no mold ever, inside of course. Thanks again for your fast response and mentorship!!

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  9 років тому

      +Sky Crane I really don't have a brand name. It's just 'brown paper towel.' If you search that on ebay you may be able to find it. Institutions use it because it's cheap in bulk. You might not get the indentations in the final project with white paper towel. If you're really at a loss you could soak toilet paper in watered down paste very quickly and plaster it on the pumpkin surface. You're welcome for the help and feel free to keep asking.

    • @mysticblue82
      @mysticblue82 4 роки тому

      I found that ripped up coffee filters works well too 😊

  • @kimberlyregister9298
    @kimberlyregister9298 3 роки тому

    My clay did not turn out looking smooth. :[

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  3 роки тому

      Oh dear. :( I've been doing a lot of experimentation on smoother clay for the upcoming pumpkin 2.0 tutorial and I've found that making your mache paste that you intend to make clay with very thick helps a lot. If you make it like thick pancake batter the clay has been coming out smoother.

  • @elvinreynolasco7710
    @elvinreynolasco7710 7 років тому

    you are really fucking amazing.. !!!

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  7 років тому

      Glad you enjoyed the videos :)

  • @amaliaserbu1658
    @amaliaserbu1658 7 років тому +1

    to much work

    • @Drachenfang
      @Drachenfang  7 років тому +5

      www.enchantedlearning.com/stories/fairytale/littleredhen/story/