This month I had the unusual good fun of creating a papier mache wall-hanging for a little boy's bedroom. The mom wanted to feature one of his favorite toys--a white stuffed teddy bear.
I have had one or two commissions since I started doing papier mache art work three years ago and this one was the most fun for me.
Since it is winter the drying time was long and since I use cardboard and newspaper in the construction, it can get to be a soggy mess if I try to hurry--so it is an exercise in patience and well as artistic skill.
The base of the hanging is a large-size pizza delivery box.
The base of the hanging is a large-size pizza delivery box.
The mom was delighted with the project and so was I.
This is the wall-hanging. It has a 3D effect--with a cave behind the bear.
This close-up shows the animal pictures surrounding the bear. These are color cut-outs from magazines. I didn't use any paint in the construction.
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