29 Apr
As I add the papier-mâché to the outside of the steampunk deer head, I need to detail the nostrils and mouth on the steampunk deer head. As I said before, using masking tape to shape something in is fast and stable, then going over that with papier-mâché strengthens it. I use folded newspaper to get a shape, then tape it to the sculpture. I know newspapers are on the decline. I don’t know what I’m going to do for raw materials for amazing art when the newspapers go away. Recycling and repurposing them has been great for my art!
Forming mouth & nostrils
Now the taped mouth and nostrils.
Taped nostrils
Taped nostrils
Then we start to add the mâché over the top…
Mâché over the mouth and nostrils
Mâché over nostrils
Next time, I’ll start building onto the deer head. Ears, steampunk accessories, etc.