Welcome to the continuing preparation of a lady figure. Once the main shapes are connected, the detailing can vary. The forms can be pressed into smaller, thinner shapes. Also, they can be trimmed or filled in, sculpted over, etc. It's up to your imagination to transform the shapes.
I've decided to give this lady a fairy look. The arms and torso are shaping up, as well as the hair. Here's my work in progress.
Gradually, I've begun adding twisted strands of paper for the hair, as well as torn paper pieces to the skirt. The torso takes shape gradually with pieces of pressed craft tissue paper. The paper is dipped in liquid starch each step of the way.
Next, I'm adding wings to achieve a fairy look. I have also continued to improve the torso and arms.
This work in progress will continue with layering of paper and other additions if necessary. Please stay tuned and let me know if you will give this a try.
Hello to all paper mache beginners and enthusiasts! There's a workshop or two in progress showing how to make fun things out of recycled paper and liquid starch. Interested? Please follow along for updates on my latest works-in-progress. My basics are a great start for shaping whimsical forms that can be turned into fantasy characters such as fairies, trolls or anything else that may suit your fancy.
Lovely sculpturing!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ann.
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