Ultimate Paper Mache | Sculpt The Mad Hatter with WED Clay @UltimatePaperMache | Uploaded January 2024 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
This 'just for fun' sculpture took just a few hours. I think it came fairly close to the original drawing of the Mad Hatter by John Tenniel, for ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,’ by Lewis Carroll. A few more hours would have given me time to add details like wrinkles, maybe get the eyes the same size...
But I did have other things to do. 😊
You can find the pattern for the face-sculpting form that I used in the video here: ultimatepapermache.com/face-sculpting-form
There is a small charge for the pattern, and if you're just playing around like I was when I sculpted the Mad Hatter, you don't really need a form. But it is a lot faster than creating an armature out of wire, in the traditional way.
I used WED clay for this sculpture, available here: amzn.to/47K73Ts
You might be able to find it at your local pottery supply store, or ask them to order it for you. It's usually less expensive that way.
If you'd like to learn more about sculpting a portrait based on an outline, try to find an affordable copy of "Sculpting Made Easy" by Catherine Barjansky. I bought a used copy years ago, when it was just a few dollars. The least expensive one ($35) I could find in a fast search today was on Etsy, but you might have better luck if you do your own search. If you have any interest in sculpting portraits, I highly recommend it.
To see a current artist using this method, check out Amelia Rowcroft's sculpture of Robin Williams here: youtu.be/MDtZ562Sgqc
You'll find a link to her sculpting classes below her video. If you've taken any of her classes, please let us know what you thought of them in the comments below.
You can find my book "Make Animal Sculpture with Paper Mache Clay" here: amzn.to/1nMUO3a
And if I forgot to include a link to something I mentioned in the video, please let me know. Also, if you like videos like this and you'd like me to make more, let me know that, too. 😊
Note: some of the links above are affiliate links. Thanks for your support!
This 'just for fun' sculpture took just a few hours. I think it came fairly close to the original drawing of the Mad Hatter by John Tenniel, for ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,’ by Lewis Carroll. A few more hours would have given me time to add details like wrinkles, maybe get the eyes the same size...
But I did have other things to do. 😊
You can find the pattern for the face-sculpting form that I used in the video here: ultimatepapermache.com/face-sculpting-form
There is a small charge for the pattern, and if you're just playing around like I was when I sculpted the Mad Hatter, you don't really need a form. But it is a lot faster than creating an armature out of wire, in the traditional way.
I used WED clay for this sculpture, available here: amzn.to/47K73Ts
You might be able to find it at your local pottery supply store, or ask them to order it for you. It's usually less expensive that way.
If you'd like to learn more about sculpting a portrait based on an outline, try to find an affordable copy of "Sculpting Made Easy" by Catherine Barjansky. I bought a used copy years ago, when it was just a few dollars. The least expensive one ($35) I could find in a fast search today was on Etsy, but you might have better luck if you do your own search. If you have any interest in sculpting portraits, I highly recommend it.
To see a current artist using this method, check out Amelia Rowcroft's sculpture of Robin Williams here: youtu.be/MDtZ562Sgqc
You'll find a link to her sculpting classes below her video. If you've taken any of her classes, please let us know what you thought of them in the comments below.
You can find my book "Make Animal Sculpture with Paper Mache Clay" here: amzn.to/1nMUO3a
And if I forgot to include a link to something I mentioned in the video, please let me know. Also, if you like videos like this and you'd like me to make more, let me know that, too. 😊
Note: some of the links above are affiliate links. Thanks for your support!
![Fox Mask Pattern for Paper Mache [Make a Fox Mask]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mNRpTMExWGY/hqdefault.jpg "Fox Mask Pattern for Paper Mache [Make a Fox Mask]
I just finished the instructions to go with my new Fox Mask pattern. Im really happy with this one, because the pattern goes together really fast, and its easy to paint.
The pattern comes with pieces for the cap that turns it into a helmet mask, or use the pattern pieces that create a flat back so you can put him on your wall. There are over 50 photos that go with the instructions, including directions for adding Styrofoam balls for eyes if youre making a wall sculpture.
You can find the pattern at https://www.UltimatePaperMache.com/fox-mask
My video with 5 tips for paper strips and paste: https://youtu.be/sjllW9Xpkow
My video for making paper mache even smoother without sanding: https://youtu.be/Ad2iLa201kA
Jessie Rasches video about using the grainer brush to paint fur: https://youtu.be/n4LybEcTTL0
Recipes for paper mache paste and paper mache clay: https://www.ultimatepapermache.com/recipes
My book, Make Animal Sculptures with Paper Mache Clay: http://amzn.to/1nMUO3a (affiliate link)
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:53 - Cut out the fox mask pieces and get ready for taping
2:56 - Taping the pieces together
6:57 - How to add the foxs ears
9:15 - How to add the back for a helmet-style fox mask
12:50 - Adding the ear fur and foil details
14:36 - Adding a layer of paper mache to the fox mask
16:46 - Painting the fox with four colors of acrylic paint.
After you make your fox mask Id love to see how it comes out. So would my readers, so please come to the Daily Sculptors Page on my site and show it off: https://www.ultimatepapermache.com/daily-sculptors-group-page")
