Paper Mache Sculptures

 

 

Students were challenged with creating a mythical creature or a visual pun in 3-D paper mache.  Can you guess what they are portraying?

 

 

Art Inspires Art

 

One of my students put a lot of extra time and effort into his paper mache dragon.  It was so much fun to watch the progression of the project. He was very proud of it.

 

I love it when students take off with an idea and make it become a reality. I enjoyed it so much, it inspired me to do a watercolor painting of his creature to give to him. 

 

Paper Mache Dragon

 

Watercolor Painting 

Art from Recycled Materials

 

 

Students have been creating some cool creatures in paper mache. 

 

Paper Mache

Creative thinking skills in action.  Students created 3D visual puns.

Can you guess what they were trying to create?

 

 

 

Rock Band with a Bluetooth Speaker. 

Papier-mâché Sculptures

 

This is one of my students' favorite projects.

  I love their problem solving and creativity.  

 

Hot Air Balloons

Paper Mache Hot Air Balloons

Paper Mache Projects

Paper Mache

Students had to do a lot of planning and problem solving to create their armatures, making certain that they could stand on their own when finished.  This project is one of the favorites among my students.  It is a lot of fun observing their energy and thinking process as they work through their designs. 

 

 



Winnie the Pooh

This year the 5^th and 6^th grades put on the performance of Winnie the Pooh.  Students were involved in all areas of the play including helping with the set design.

The costume heads were created by local teacher/writer; Laura Krzyzaniak, and the final painting was completed by our high school students.  They really did an awesome job!

Thinking About Art Paste?

School Smart Art Paste

I have always used flour and water paste for paper mache projects.  I like that it dries very solid and the kids really enjoy mixing it after I show them how.  It does have drawbacks.  The biggest being that it has to be used quickly and it can be rather difficult to clean up.

School Smart Art Paste is a methyl cellulose art paste for paper mache, collage and decoupage.  Everyone I talked to had different opinions regarding Art Paste, so I decided to try it myself.  Here is what I discovered.

The Pros

• Easy to clean up
• One small box makes a gallon of paste.

• Long lasting – can store without turning sour

• Dries clear

The Cons

• Not are strong as flour paste, but does hold

• Doesn’t always mix completely – lumps form during mixing process – this could be from mixing by hand.

• Has a slight odor

I will use School Smart Art Paste again mainly due to the ability to store the paste without worry of spoiling and easy clean up. 

Top Five Art Projects

Do you ever have projects that kids are talking about even before they begin art class?

Here are the top 5 projects my students talk about most.

1. Watercolor Knot Designs

2. Monochromatic Portraits (in reverse)

3. Charcoal and Pastel Drawings

4. Paper Mâché Animal sculptures

5. Space art

What projects are your kids talking about?