The Art of Papier Mache or Paper Mache Sculpture
This photo gallery shows the various stages produced to create
the final piece of papier mache artwork known as "Diver".
This was
inspired by a piece of driftwood I found in Chichester Harbour with a
'porthole' already in place.
Much of my work is made from recycled materials as well as, of course,
newspaper!
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From a piece of wire, an old plastic tub, a
piece of driftwood , sand, shells and, of course, newspaper an original was
born. I created this for a keen teenage diver
to remind him of wonderful memories of diving holidays spent in the Maldives.
A lot of painstaking detail went into the painting and varnishing.
Happily, this was very well received.
I love to capture a moment in time, particularly a person's
favourite activity or pleasure.
This is what makes the sculpture such a wonderful gift.
Papier Mache in this form is collage come to life.
The medium of paper mache or paper mache can
also bring a photo to life.
See
>>Traditional Anniversary Gifts for examples of photos and designs and the final
pieces.
