Uploaded November 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We started this DIY gnome with the foil armature. You can find that video here: youtu.be/xXSsRo59Kwo
In Part 2 we finish the gnome. He gets some masking tape to cover the foil, some plaster cloth for the first part of his hard coat, and some Mapai Ultracolor grout. Then his face is sculpted with Magic Sculpt epoxy clay, and he's painted.
A lot of people have already started their gnomes. You can download the free pattern here: ultimatepapermache.com/gnome
If you want to make a house gnome, you can use paper strips and paste or paper mache clay. You can find the PM clay recipe here: ultimatepapermache.com/paper-mache-clay
Other videos and supplies that were mentioned in this video:
The pumpkin, the first time I used the products I'm using for the gnome: youtu.be/Cuhp7yrbahg
The epoxy clay squirrel: youtu.be/ufEaxM0Gbac
Medical-grade plaster cloth (I used two rolls): amzn.to/33K3xs7
The Mapei grout I used for the hard coat, from Lowes: lowes.com/pd/MAPEI-Ultracolor-Plus-FA-10-lb-White-All-in-one-Grout/1000057505
FlexBond Thincoat from Home Depot (the product used by other YouTubers to hard-coat foam): homedepot.com/p/Custom-Building-Products-FlexBond-25-lb-Gray-Crack-Prevention-Mortar-FBG25/202243461
The Gnome Book: amzn.to/33nWrcw
(Some of the links are affiliate links, naturally...)
You can find patterns for the wall sculptures and masks behind me in the video, including the new four-headdress set for the Lion King play, here: ultimatepapermache.com/patterns
And my sculpting books are available on amazon.com:
Fast Faces - Unleash Your Creativity... amzn.to/2DSNXfG
Make Animal Sculptures: amzn.to/1nMUO3a
How to Make Masks: amzn.to/2obUDmq
Make Tiny Paper Mache Dogs: amzn.to/1KXd9zg
Remember to come visit me at UltimatePaperMache.com
DISCLAIMER: This video and description may contain affiliate links. If it does then it means that if you click on any of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support my channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this one. Thanks in advance for your support!
We started this DIY gnome with the foil armature. You can find that video here: youtu.be/xXSsRo59Kwo
In Part 2 we finish the gnome. He gets some masking tape to cover the foil, some plaster cloth for the first part of his hard coat, and some Mapai Ultracolor grout. Then his face is sculpted with Magic Sculpt epoxy clay, and he's painted.
A lot of people have already started their gnomes. You can download the free pattern here: ultimatepapermache.com/gnome
If you want to make a house gnome, you can use paper strips and paste or paper mache clay. You can find the PM clay recipe here: ultimatepapermache.com/paper-mache-clay
Other videos and supplies that were mentioned in this video:
The pumpkin, the first time I used the products I'm using for the gnome: youtu.be/Cuhp7yrbahg
The epoxy clay squirrel: youtu.be/ufEaxM0Gbac
Medical-grade plaster cloth (I used two rolls): amzn.to/33K3xs7
The Mapei grout I used for the hard coat, from Lowes: lowes.com/pd/MAPEI-Ultracolor-Plus-FA-10-lb-White-All-in-one-Grout/1000057505
FlexBond Thincoat from Home Depot (the product used by other YouTubers to hard-coat foam): homedepot.com/p/Custom-Building-Products-FlexBond-25-lb-Gray-Crack-Prevention-Mortar-FBG25/202243461
The Gnome Book: amzn.to/33nWrcw
(Some of the links are affiliate links, naturally...)
You can find patterns for the wall sculptures and masks behind me in the video, including the new four-headdress set for the Lion King play, here: ultimatepapermache.com/patterns
And my sculpting books are available on amazon.com:
Fast Faces - Unleash Your Creativity... amzn.to/2DSNXfG
Make Animal Sculptures: amzn.to/1nMUO3a
How to Make Masks: amzn.to/2obUDmq
Make Tiny Paper Mache Dogs: amzn.to/1KXd9zg
Remember to come visit me at UltimatePaperMache.com
DISCLAIMER: This video and description may contain affiliate links. If it does then it means that if you click on any of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support my channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this one. Thanks in advance for your support!
![New Face and Bust Sculpting Form [DIY Pattern for Mannequin Head]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Zrr_G_eRk0Q/mqdefault.jpg "New Face and Bust Sculpting Form [DIY Pattern for Mannequin Head]
Now its even easier to sculpt portraits and characters. I added some new pieces to my face-sculpting form (mannequin head) to make it easier to sculpt a face or mask thats flat on the back, and I created new pattern pieces for the neck and shoulders. With the new pieces, you can get started even faster on your next sculpture.
You can download the new pattern for my face and bust sculpting form at https://www.ultimatepapermache.com/face-sculpting-form
If you already purchased the original version, check your inbox. You should receive an email from me with the updated download link. The email is sent out automatically, so it may take a few hours to arrive. If you dont see it, check your promotions folder, or wait a few hours. If you still dont see it, let me know.
And if youd like to see the patterns for all those critters behind me in the video, go to https://www.ultimatepapermache.com/patterns
Menu:
0:00 Whats new about the sculpting form pattern
1:06 How to get the new version of the sculpting form
2:08 Why I changed the pattern
4:21 How to make different sized forms
5:17 How to waterproof the form to use with wet clay
9:28 Conclusion
Remember to come back to my site and show off your new sculptures and portraits on the Daily Sculptors page: https://www.ultimatepapermache.com/daily-sculptors-group-page")
