Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I made this sculpture of an endangered tortoise 14 years ago, with paper mache clay. The little turtle was made with the Silky-Smooth Air dry clay 11 years ago, when I was getting ready to move into my current house. The little turtle stayed at my old house, a gift for the little boy who was moving in. The tortoise was thrown away because he was damaged in the rain.
Yes, I could have saved the tortoise, but I didn't know that back then. Live and learn, I guess. 😊
You can find patterns for all the masks and sculptures behind me, and many more, here: ultimatepapermache.com/patterns
Paper cement clay recipe: youtu.be/8JzjIZVlSd8
Original turtle video: youtu.be/hrNSCNr2S5Q
Tortoise tutorial: ultimatepapermache.com/endangered-tortoise-sculpture-stage-one
Rubber Mold Man's video about sealers: youtu.be/f_Qisp1CmTk
Recipes for paper mache clay and silky-smooth air dry clay: ultimatepapermache.com/recipes
Be sure to sign up for my newsletter and receive a printable PDF with my five favorite paper mache recipes: ultimatepapermache.com/lp-5-paper-mache-recipes
I made this sculpture of an endangered tortoise 14 years ago, with paper mache clay. The little turtle was made with the Silky-Smooth Air dry clay 11 years ago, when I was getting ready to move into my current house. The little turtle stayed at my old house, a gift for the little boy who was moving in. The tortoise was thrown away because he was damaged in the rain.
Yes, I could have saved the tortoise, but I didn't know that back then. Live and learn, I guess. 😊
You can find patterns for all the masks and sculptures behind me, and many more, here: ultimatepapermache.com/patterns
Paper cement clay recipe: youtu.be/8JzjIZVlSd8
Original turtle video: youtu.be/hrNSCNr2S5Q
Tortoise tutorial: ultimatepapermache.com/endangered-tortoise-sculpture-stage-one
Rubber Mold Man's video about sealers: youtu.be/f_Qisp1CmTk
Recipes for paper mache clay and silky-smooth air dry clay: ultimatepapermache.com/recipes
Be sure to sign up for my newsletter and receive a printable PDF with my five favorite paper mache recipes: ultimatepapermache.com/lp-5-paper-mache-recipes
![Fox Mask Pattern for Paper Mache [Make a Fox Mask]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mNRpTMExWGY/mqdefault.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")
