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MaterialsNewspaper
Containers for mixing and individual
Papier mache paste/ wheat paste/art paste
Scissors
Paint
Paint brushes
Random found materials
Sponges
Tape (lotsa)
Craft paper/paper towels
Hot glue
Molds
Cardboard
Vaseline
Non-latex surgical gloves
Smocks
Suggested age range with armature, third grade and up; with mold, perhaps younger – know your students!!
Definitions Papier mache A material, made from paper pulp or shreds of paper mixed with resin, wallpaper paste, or flour and water (2:1 by volume), which can be molded or modeled into various shapes when wet and becomes hard and suitable for painting and varnishing when dry. Other
substitutes (less likely to mold or mildew) are white glue and water, liquid starch and water, and methyl-cellulose paste and water (one 2 oz. package per gallon of water). (ARTLEX.COM)
Armature A skeleton-like framework to give rigid internal support to a modeled sculpture. Such sculptures are typically of either clay or wax. Armature wire used to build an armature is available in various gauges. A basic linear form in wire can be made with poultry screen or padded with wood or paper if appropriate. The medium is modeled directly onto the armature. (ARTLEX.COM)
Additive process The act of joining or combing pieces to one another as appose to taking away (subtractive process) (my definition)
Wheat paste A liquid adhesive usually made using wheat flour and water. It closely resembles wallpaper paste. It can be used as a paste for paper mache projects and also decoupage, collage, and book binding. (about.com)
Process1. Decide upon an idea2. Create sketches from various viewpoints3. Decide what sort of armature you will need to create4. Create a strong armature, be sure to bulk it up5. Prepare the paste, and strips (at least 20 minutes before using paste)6. When piece (armature plus bulk) is solid and in the finalized form, you may start to
mache7. Start with wet- using either dipping method or painting8. Carefully, cover the form completely, smoothing as you go9. Add a dry layer if necessary- (Recommendation- have students alternate layers – wet-
dry, ending with wet
10. Repeat to 3-5 layers (be sure to have 5 if you are removing the armature, such as a balloon)
11. After dry – paint, glue, wire, add feathers, etc
Adaptations:
Use a paint brush for applying paste if there are sensory concerns, or working with young children
Use gloves for children with sensory concerns, Aluminum foil works well for armature, especially for children with special needs, Consider using molds, such as an upside down mixing bowl to place strips over to create
a dome-type object pre-cut paper strips
Keep in Mind (hints and pointers):
Be sure the armature is STRONG Newspaper for tables If working with a balloon, have a base for the students to place the balloon on while
macheing so the balloon will not roll, such as a coffee can where the balloon can sit on the opening, or a bag of sand, rice, beans, etc
Wet/dry/wet Smooth, smooth, smooth!!!! Make sure you have room for storage
Storage and Clean up:
Never ever pour paste down the drain!!! – Use wet paper towels or sponges Make sure you have room for storage Advice- only do one grade of papier mache at a time
ReflectionI do not have much experience with papier macheing but I found the process used for
this assignment to be pretty simple. Of course I am much older than many of my students will be, and I suspect cleanliness and control of the pasty strips will be quite difficult the younger the students are. I definitely took note of preparing the strips and making sure they are close by for use when working with young students. It seems the stickiness of the paste is a possible challenge for many, as strips may stick together, and some students may not like the tactile feel (Gloves were one possible solution to this).
My particular creation incorporates papier mache in both the base and the houses that sit atop the soda can hills. For the base, paper cups are stacked and attached with tape to create a hilltop that I used bare newspaper to papier mache. The houses are cardboard forms again papier mached and then painted. The rest of the materials are strictly recyclable. The soda cans, coffee filters, plastic bag, paper clips, and beans represent the trash/recyclable materials we all live around… especial on top of. At first glance the scene is beautiful, but with a closer look we see that much of what surrounds us is trash. We must pay close attention to these details and work toward a cleaner world. Through investigation and knowledge of ecology, we find our part in the system, and recycling essential.
4 Inspirational ArtistsNancy Winn (Salvaged postage stamps, telephone books, comics, electrical wire, packing materials, bits of fiber, antiquated
sheet music, maps, and newspapers for paper mache.)
Ellen Callier
sneak working-hours : 28
heigth : 50 cm / 10,6
Atelier Allegro Beeldhouwen Marmer
Baby uit Albast Atelier Allegro 15cm +/- 15cm
Scott Hunter