Ultimate Paper Mache | Paper Mache Casting With Li Qua Che @UltimatePaperMache | Uploaded January 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
I've used Li-Qua-Che before, a long time ago. I've been thinking about a few projects that would be fun to make, and they'd be perfect as paper mache castings, so I did a quick experiment to remind myself how this product works. The product is non-toxic and much safer to use than resin, and the molds are cheap. The paper mache castings are very lightweight and fun to paint - but they'd need to be supported with a wooden plaque or backed with a thin layer of paper mache clay. The gallon of Li Qua Che cost about $35. The plaster is cheap, and available in any hardware store.
To see this post on my blog, click here: ultimatepapermache.com/paper-mache-casting-with-li-qua-che
If you make many copies of your sculpture, you'd want to use a stronger plaster. They make some specifically for potters, who use clay slip in plaster molds. The Li-Qua-Che works exactly the same way as clay slip, but you don't need a kiln (and it isn't waterproof).
The Li-Qua-Che is available in two different sizes, on amazon.com. I got the gallon size, because it wasn't much more expensive then the quart. You can find it here: amzn.to/47ygup2
I mentioned several prior videos and posts - if I forget to link to one of them, let me know. :)
David Lemon's video about the NSP Soft oil-based clay: youtu.be/F9wKmKyYuw0?si=cmUwi9HLAHYCLLW7
The Christmas ornaments post: ultimatepapermache.com/paper-mache-ornaments
Wolf Man video: youtu.be/N7u6gtHlY2A
Lodge Brother video: youtu.be/fw87iVwIiA0
You can find patterns for all the masks and sculptures behind me in the video here: ultimatepapermache.com/patterns
I've used Li-Qua-Che before, a long time ago. I've been thinking about a few projects that would be fun to make, and they'd be perfect as paper mache castings, so I did a quick experiment to remind myself how this product works. The product is non-toxic and much safer to use than resin, and the molds are cheap. The paper mache castings are very lightweight and fun to paint - but they'd need to be supported with a wooden plaque or backed with a thin layer of paper mache clay. The gallon of Li Qua Che cost about $35. The plaster is cheap, and available in any hardware store.
To see this post on my blog, click here: ultimatepapermache.com/paper-mache-casting-with-li-qua-che
If you make many copies of your sculpture, you'd want to use a stronger plaster. They make some specifically for potters, who use clay slip in plaster molds. The Li-Qua-Che works exactly the same way as clay slip, but you don't need a kiln (and it isn't waterproof).
The Li-Qua-Che is available in two different sizes, on amazon.com. I got the gallon size, because it wasn't much more expensive then the quart. You can find it here: amzn.to/47ygup2
I mentioned several prior videos and posts - if I forget to link to one of them, let me know. :)
David Lemon's video about the NSP Soft oil-based clay: youtu.be/F9wKmKyYuw0?si=cmUwi9HLAHYCLLW7
The Christmas ornaments post: ultimatepapermache.com/paper-mache-ornaments
Wolf Man video: youtu.be/N7u6gtHlY2A
Lodge Brother video: youtu.be/fw87iVwIiA0
You can find patterns for all the masks and sculptures behind me in the video here: ultimatepapermache.com/patterns
![New Face and Bust Sculpting Form [DIY Pattern for Mannequin Head]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Zrr_G_eRk0Q/hqdefault.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")
