I just binged these videos and could not stop! This is a godsend to me as i was in the process of trying my hand at a costume (a super ambitious one to a virgin self made cosplay) when I found this and this gave me all the inspiration and a perfect teaching of what I need to do! Thank you!
+BB Social Club You are very kind. Truly. However most of my career was teaching math. I do love math too and I think I did a good job because I did love it (and I like kids). Thanks very much! Dan
Hi Dan - just wanted to let you know that my granddaughter (she's 8 years old) and I (I'm 70) used your techniques to build a lizard recently. And what fun we had, She has taken it to school to show her class - she is very proud of it. Thanks for showing us your talent.
That's wonderful! It's great to hear that she is starting young (with your help). If she wants to show it off I'd love to put a photo on my site. dan@gourmetpapermache.com if she is interested. Thank you for sharing! Dan
Odd that you only get this many views, you're really awesome and inspiring! Tutorial is fast and to the point, yet still relaxed and fun because you are relaxed and fun. I'll definitely be watching more and I'll be trying it out!
I'm very glad you think like that, you really are a fantastic artist while not being one of those snobby "Just TRY to get as good as me" people...I can see that you really want people to enjoy paper mache as much as you do and with an attitude like yours...I think it's easily possible. I'm a fumbleton, it took me two hours just to tape some newspapers to a polystyrene board for the workbench... but I'll start making things soon because of you :D
Alex Mitan Hello again Alex. You are very kind. Hearing that you'll give this a try because of my tutorials is the best compliment I could get. Thank you again. Your remarks mean a great deal to me. If you ever have questions let me know. I'm happy to help out. Good luck! dan@gourmetpapermache.com Dan
GourmetPaperMache Thank you very much, ever since my first comment I've set up a small workbench and started several projects, I'm having a fantastic time, and I've converted my girlfriend to this craft too, now we both catch ourselves looking around idly for stuff we can use, and if I get a chance, any chance, I'll spread the word about paper mache. It's an amazing artform and the most easily accessed, if not the ONLY easily available form of sculpture. I've started work on an Ood mask but since I don't have wireform or clothes hangers, I've used some thin, but VERY strong paper tubes rolled on bamboo skewers. Do you ever use those? I'll do all I can to make paper mache be known around me, you can count on that :) Thank you, Dan, for introducing me to it.
Alex Mitan You are very welcome! I'm glad that you have discovered this art form (and converted your girlfriend as well). I haven't used the tubes you mentioned. Sounds like you are a very creative and resourceful person to begin with. Good luck and have fun! Dan
I FINISHED UP 3,4,5, and now 6 . that whole process was amazing now I'm ready to start i want to thank you for all these tutorials. ( I'll be back when i have mine finished ) thanks C.A.
I made a mask entirely with the help and because of these videos. I had to convince people I actually made it myself - from scratch. This tutorial is amazing. I could not have done it without it. You are truly amazing, Dan! I feel like I owe you something. You just give away these crazy skills for free. It's kinda crazy. But believe me when I say I'm grateful! Thank you! /Henrik from Sweden
+Pajaspojken I am very happy you enjoyed this! Thanks for the nice note! You don't owe me anything. This sweet note is payment enough. It is much appreciated!
I love your videos, you're relaxed, funny and to the point with no unnecessary waffling on about other stuff which is quite refreshing, your techniques are great for all sorts of projects including masks of course, ...love the cloth mache idea! Thanks Dan, you're the man!
Thanks Shawn! I wish you had asked me first though. The newer books, "Papier Mache Monsters" is the sequel to The Simple Screamer and Make Something Ugly. And the Paper Mache Dragons is the newer version of the first dragon making book. You will probably get much of the same information more than once. Sorry.
@@Gourmetpapermache Thanks for writing back....it is no problem. I am happy to have them for my new found hobby and be proud to show them off while I learn your craft. I just wanted to show support for you + your channel. You have put in a lot of work and deserve recognition. I am glad you are willing to share your knowledge. Thank you.
Well you are very kind Shawn. Thank you very much for your support! I hope you enjoy the medium! PS. I am happy to answer any questions you might have. Take care Dan
I just watched all 6 of your tutorials and thoroughly enjoyed them. I am a prop master for our community theater and am always looking for more ways to make my props even more creative. I obviously came to the right place! I'm making a mask for an upcoming show and now I feel I am ready to make it as awesome as possible. Thank you for showing off your amazing techniques!
What a nice note Shari! You made my day. Thank you for taking the time to write. Because you did I will tell you one thing I would change. When you make the initial impression of your face don't make it really tight. Everything shrinks a little as it dries and so it got a little too tight on my face by the time I added some padding. So when you use the wire (or aluminum foil or whatever) leave it a little bit loose. Good luck to you! And thanks again for your kind words. Dan
O.K.! Thanks for letting me know that. I actually just made a pretty neat mask for an upcoming show here in Gloucester, Virginia called "Broadway Babes". It's just a small show to raise some money for a local women's shelter. The mask is more like a Muppet head, complete with mouth, nose, ears with earrings, eyes with long lashes and a wig for hair. I used plastic dowel joints (the ones for jointed Teddy bears) to make the jaw able to move because she's going to be singing a song in the show. I lined mine and it did get snug in there once I did that. It also got very hot inside with the padding. I probably need more ventilation up through the mouth area so the poor lady who has to wear it can breath. FYI, I would not have been able to make the mask turn out as well as it did if I had not seen your technique of making the face mold using the wire mesh. Thanks again for all your tips and your amazing, informative videos. They are very much appreciated!
Just wanted to say. Thank you so much for inspiring me. I was in a time crunch mind you, but because of your tutorial I was able to fulfill my young nephews request and it was more than well received. Thank you for inspiring me.
Being a beginning costume maker, these tutorials gave me some ideas other then using/casting resin for special pieces of my projects! (Resin gets FAR to heavy). Maybe some day I will even dabble in sculpture like you! Thank you for posting these!
Hey GourmetPaperMache, I made these masks for my video inspired by you. Thanks for making your vids, they encouraged me to experiment ruclips.net/video/og6HLv3Nx5c/видео.html
This was fantastic. It is exactly the kind of cheap, relatively simple, and excellent looking solution I was looking for for my upcoming short film. I will definitely be looking into more of your work.
Absolutely fantastic! Have several projects we need to make for our haunted castle this year! Totally using ALL your advice and techniques! thanks so much!
I thoroughly enjoyed this series. What an amazing mask! I am not confident that I could make such a thing, but I'm inspired to give it a try. Fantastic! Thank you for sharing.
You are very welcome Nar! And you could make this. The only confidence you need is enough to get you to start. You would enjoy it. Trust me. Take care Dan
Excellent! I of course was inspired to make a dragon-themed masquerade mask after watching the first parts of this tutorial, and many elements here helped a lot with the logistics of my creative process. The part with the creation of the horns was especially helpful.
AMAZING TALENT !!!! Amazing tutorial/s ... And your wonderful humour with it makes it even more superb if, that's possible. Wow, you're an inspiration, thank you for sharing your genius ! And ... Hello from cold, raining, UK !!!!
+Re_AnimatE That is a really nice thing for you to say! It makes the time and effort of making them worth while to know that people like these videos. So thank you. You are always very supportive. I very much appreciate it! Take care Dan
Hi Dan, I just wanted to thank you for making all these great videos! I just discovered your creations this weekend and I find them so fun, inspiring, and creative. Really great work. The dragons are amaaaaaazing. The mask tutorial is fantastic. I love your sense of humor and relaxed delivery. It's great. I appreciate what you've provided here. I've begun the experiments and look forward to making masks, creatures, anything.... what a cheap, fun, and flexible form. So, adaptable. Wonderful. Did I say, thanks? regards, Paul
I ordered your Paper Mache Dragons book yesterday via Amazon, Dan! I am super excited to make creatures and masks and such. My 5 yr old daughter is excited to make things as well, and she LOVES your little baby dragons coming out of eggs, so that'll be first on my agenda. Sorry I went through amazon vs from you directly... life is full of compromises, this being one. I hope that whatever deal you have with them is still some income to you. All the best, Paul
Thanks fro the great video, Dan! I really enjoyed how informative but quick this tutorial was, no time wasted: much appreciated. Now it is time for me to go and make my own.
Very inspirational! I am making a paper mache mask for our annual fundraiser (which is a costume based event) and I wanted a few tips from a pro. Wow! Did I find the right guy! Thanks a million for your highly educational videos that are also unique and fun! If I can share, I will be happy to post pics later 😁😁😁
My favored movie of all time ! And your art is just wonderful !!! I am working on my first paper project right now.Wish I would have watched your video before I started .
They have helped me .Most of my mistakes are because this is my first project . Do you have a web page or a facebook ? I need to know if pant will work over hot glue. I need to hot glue over some of the bed sheet that didn't stick down correctly .
Thanks so much for these tutorials! I am definitely going to use your techniques as I try to make the day of the dead skulls! Oh and you're so right about having courage! Thanks!
awesome. just what i was looking for. i'm a woodcarver and after trying a few in wood....too heavy and too hard...anyway, in woodcarving and other wood work people call 'black washing' stuff like patina or vintage treatment...something to suggest it's old because that's what's been cool in wood work..anyway, i was reading a book from the 70's (yeah, an actual book) and then they just used these techniques for the contrast and complexity. they called it 'glazing'....but now days the word doesn't sound right...anyway. you should check out 'shawn cipa' especially his fantasy work. his painting and treatments are just amazing. sorry to talk your ear off. but really enjoyed the videos. i know what it takes to make them and i appreciate you sharing it.
+schpoingle Thanks for the comments. I appreciate everything you mentioned. Yes, I know that the process of applying paint or stain and then wiping it off is called many things. I called it blackwashing for simplicity. I use use black paint with water added almost exclusively after my initial painting. It pulls out the details perfectly. Either way, the idea works. Good luck with your work! Dan
Dear Mr. Monsterman, thank you for all of these wonderful and inspiring videos. I love your clothmache technique and I'm definitely going to try the sculpty teeth. Using your glasses in this mask was amazing! I've watched some of your dragon tutorials as well and I was wonder where you get or how you make the eyes?
Hello Shawn. Thank you for the nice comment! I usually buy my eyes from taxidermists. If you Google "glass eyes taxidermy" you'll find all of the companies I use. You can get glass blanks and make your own as well. If you want those let me know and I'll dig up the link. Good luck! Dan PS. Don't overcook the polymer clay. They will get brittle.
lol...very cool. Yeah, I was wondering about the wire mesh. I couldn't imagine that being anywhere near comfortable against facial skin. The other thing I wondered about was wouldn't the glue get tacky from sweat?
There I was, innocently searching for vintage Halloween paper mache folk art when I stumbled upon the devil himself. This was amazing! I've LOVED Legend since I was a kid and always thought Darkness was such a cool character. Helps that he was played by Tim Curry, but that might be my 80's kid upbringing showing. I'm thinking about making a version of this I can hang on the wall like a trophy as a Halloween decoration. Thank you so much for sharing this! Definitely putting cloth mache in my repertoire of craft skills. 😈
So glad I could help! Thanks for the kind words. Yes, that was definitely a classic movie in many ways. But the devil scenes were spectacular. A great character. Good luck with your project!
Thanks, I read a lot of the other comments and saw the tip about foil. I plan on using it just because I already have it. I'll try to post a photo when I finish.
Hi Jessica. I just added a note about the mesh on the video description. Good luck! Have fun. Let me know if you have any questions as you work. I'm happy to help. Dan
great videos.. thank you for sharing your talent with us.. my daughter fell love with the idea and that all she talk about. she want to try make one... thank you again.. Best regards Edwina...
captain0ldy0da I can't sand the cloth. I just use newer cloth if I want a more smooth finish. But most of the time I don't worry about how smooth it is.
A great set of tutorials... thank you. Still way above my skill level but I'll start small and end up with a project like this. Unfortunately, I believe the dragons will always be beyond me, but I've still got a load of your videos to watch so maybe one day :)
Thank you for the nice remarks! I have to say that there are many people who didn't think they could make a dragon, who once they got going, found that they could. It's just doing it small step at a time. There is much evidence of this on my website under "Your Paper Mache." Many of the projects there are first attempts by people who just followed the steps outlined on my blog or on my videos or books. Just sayin.. . Take care
I haven't worked with paper mache since grade school, and I've never used cloth mache. I'm going to try it out using your tutorial to see if I can come up with my own custom Halloween mask =). Thanks for the guide!
I watched all the parts and love your process. I only wish you had shown the finished product up close longer at the end to show us what you built. Cheers!
Hi, I have tried this, and it worked amazing! The only thing I wanted to ask: In some areas I am left with some cuttings and ends of the cloth that I have used. Looking at your masks, they seem quite smooth, so I wanted to ask whether its just pasting technique or whether you also sand paper them or similar? Thanks!
+Marco DS Hi Marco. I tear the cloth which helps hold the edges down. I also use the oldest, most worn sheets I can find. Also, I do not dilute the glue. Finally, if all else fails, you can use a sharp knife and cut off the parts of the dried cloth that stick up. Then patch using smaller pieces or cloth. Thanks for the note. Good luck!
What kind of paint brushes do you use? what sizes of paint brushes work for a project like this? Also for the cloth to wipe away the black-wash- what kind of cloth is it? Do you wash this cloth later or is it ok to leave paint on it if you want to use that same cloth for other projects?
I often buy the really cheap, wood handled 1 inch brushes at Home Depot for the initial painting. For details I use art brushes. You can also find sets of those at Home Depot as well. I use an old rag for the blackwash. After I'm done I just rinse it out real well and let dry. I use the same cloth over and over. Good luck!
Thank you Madison! There is no time like the present. You just need to start. The first project is about learning the techniques (although you will still love it), the second project will be you masterpiece. Trust me. Give it a try. Dan
Just gave me inspiration for a project I'm working on. My question is in regards to that pumpkin that was on the shelf in the background. If I wanted to make a mask that used this wire mesh method, but was shaped like that pumpkin, what would be the best way to build the surrounding bulk to match that round shape? Would you recommend paper or foil? Which would be lighter weight?
This is *exactly* what I was looking for! This tutorial is so perfect!!! I'm super excited to try making this! One question: Would it be overly complicated to create extra room in the mask for a headset? I will be using this as part of a costume for a scene I'm presenting in my theatre class and would love to use a voice changer to make myself sound particularly devilish! :P How would I secure the mask to my head if there's wiggle room / it's loose? Would I add a strap of some kind? Thank you so much in advance! :D
Hi there. There isn't a lot of wiggle room if you use the wire. In fact, now that it's done, I'd advice to make it a less tight. If you want earphones or anything else built in, then wear those when you make the impression with wire. By the way, aluminum foil works well for that stage as well. You won't need a strap I don't think. But you can always add that at the end. Good luck! Dan
Love it! Two questions. 1. Could the teeth be made from cloth / tape / aluminum, instead of clay, and 2. Would the mask need a protective clear-coating ?
Steve Smith Yes, you could make the teeth out of anything. I'm not sure why you want the clear coating. It would make the mask high gloss, which I think detracts from the paint job. And the all purpose paint seals as well as the clear plastic.
GourmetPaperMache Excellent points, you da man! Thanks! I've used your "Blackwashing" technique before on some magic wands and a witches' broom and LOVE it. I think if I did this (wall street banker) I would Dark-Bluewash over the black horns as well. Also, if you get a moment, check out my creations >>>picasaweb.google.com/111003573603516580967/SteveSSmithSART?authkey=Gv1sRgCIazwpLpo7j2gQE&fgl=true&pli=1
Steve Smith That is great work Steve! It is much harder to work in wood. I love how you use different species, varieties of wood to get your effects. Thanks for sharing! Dan
Hi Dan! I've been trying to figure out a way to make a pair of deer antlers for me to wear as part of a costume and I think your cloth/paper mache method would work great, but I'm an amateur on the subject and was wondering if you could maybe do a tutorial on it. I understand if you're not into doing request videos though. I love your work and hope you continue to post videos!
Hello there. Thanks for the kind words about my art. It's not that I don't consider requests. It just takes a lot of time and effort to make the videos. You would be finished with your project by the time I could get a tutorial out. But this would definitely be the way to go for making the antlers, although I don't know how they should attach to your head. I'd have to think about that. Give it a try. You have nothing to lose. Good luck Dan
Well Dan-the-Monster-Man, I can tell you your videos are absolutely helpful in my opinion! I followed the first video up to the point where I had the basic mask clothed up and made eyes and nose (no mouth because Sauron doesn't eat). Like I said previously in another one of these videos, instead of the Legend Mask, I decided on LOTR Sauron's Helm - and now, after a bunch of dog treats later for my dog Vada and a little ingenuity - I am at the final stage, Painting!! I will send you the photos via email and show you my very first attempt at Mache using cloth, or any material for that matter; and you can decide if I paid attention! You are a great inspiration to many artists! &^D.... Thanks again ~ Epic
Hey Epic. Very happy it's working out! Hope you are having fun. Yes, I'd love to see the finished product, maybe post a photo on my site. You can send it to dan@gourmetpapermache.com. Enjoy the painting. Dan
How does the cloth base mache do exposed to the outdoors, or just getting wet in general? Like having a dragon as a garden decoration, or wearing the mask on a rainy day. If it doesn't do well have you used, or know of, a coating that might make it more resistant to elements? I just bought one of your books and have been saving up sheets i've found at thrift shops to get my own projects started!
Hello. I only have one outdoor project. It's just an experiment. You can read about it here, gourmetpapermache.com/2015/01/13/outdoor-paper-mache-dragon/. I don't like sealants. I don't think they work and they ruin the sheen. Good luck Dan
The "blackwashing" works great on any sculptures, not just paper mache. I use it when I work with polymer clay, and it really gives the art that extra oomph and awesomeness. It's super quick and makes anything look 1000x better. If you wanna try something awesome with a black sculpture, try doing this process with white to get a negative effect too. But you can do this with any color that is darker or lighter than the color of your sculpture, really.
Very nice. I will try do decorate my shop with some dragon figures in your stile of work. It looks so easy when you do it but I know it's same like Bob Ross said.. it takes 20 minutes and 20 years to do something like that. Great work. Thanks for sharing.
so amazing! I like to think of myself as a bit of an artist but this blows away anything I've done yet. do you work with any other mediums? Oh and bow...SUB!
+Leigh Carver Thank you again Leigh! You are very kind indeed. I've done a little pen and ink with watercolor in the past. But once I started using paper mache I was hooked. Good luck with your art! Dan
Thank you! I'm an artist in michigan, and I've been accepted to display my work in an upcoming MASQUERADE BALL!! I was extremely nervous because they strongly encorage wearing a mask. I'm friends with a few of the other artists, and they're making some pretty cool masks, this tutorial has gotten me on track to make my own plague doctor mask!!! I'm going to kick some major butt hahaha, and hopefully scare a few people!
hello there! this tutorial was really cool and i really like your paper and cloth mache models. and also i would like to ask: 1.if i want to make a mask of a non-humaniod creature, what i need to do? 2.in your web i found tutorials on paper mache (they are called Instruction videos) and i saw that your using phone books for feet, toes, tentacles and fingers. so if i don't have a phone book can i use regular paper for these? 3.did you ever tried to make paper mache puppets?
Hello Sincroc. Glad you like the tutorial. For non-human projects you would just build out a little more using mache pieces, like make a long nose or chin etc.. I use phone books for that part just because I have them. You can use newspaper. And yes, I've made marionettes. ruclips.net/video/ri-rXhF-WzU/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/0xbYU2rxZ8A/видео.html Good luck! Dan
These are great tutorial videos to learn the techniques you use on your Dragons. I will be using these on my own dragon project, however, I don't think mine will look no where near as good as yours.
@@Gourmetpapermache In the end I used EVA foam, but I still like to come back to your videos for other solutions to light weight body apparel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Hey Dan, that was really great :) i hope to see more...just a question, i'm looking forward to do maokai's head (it's from a game, league of legends), it's like a tree, but i want to do just his head and all face details obviously, any tips? not sure how to do it...first big mask project so, i'm really new at this
Hello there. I'm not sure what tips to give other than what I showed on the video. The details are different, but the process would be the same. I think you just need to start and see where it goes. Good luck! Dan
El gordito Sorry, it's just really hard to give tips in this forum. I do think you will learn as you work. You will be fine. Once you are under way if there is a specific part I can help you with then let me know. Have some fun! Dan
Hi Dan, i hope you’re doing well i know you uploaded this 5 years ago but it was still very interesting and entertaining to watch. I plan on making a mask for Halloween this helped a lot :)
Wow.... I'm just now checking out how too videos on this craft and others like it! I love your style and technique! Awesome job.... I am very impressed! I just subscribed to your video's.... I am excited to see much more of your work :)
I found this tutorial just in time for making my Halloween costume. I finished the cloth mache and painting. The problem is....the paint makes it look flat and dull looking. What could I use to add a bit of sheen to my project?
You could brush on some polyurethane, or a water based sealer. That would add a shine. You probably used flat paint. You could dry brush on some semi-gloss or gloss highlights. Good luck! Dan
I was hoping to find a way to make a good dragon mask for my dragon crazy granddaughter this halloween. After watching this set of tutorials I feel confident she and I can build her an awesome mask! Thanks so much! I'm subscribed and will be popping over to your website and blog on a regular basis I'm betting! Right now I'm going to my linen closet to find an old white sheet and tomorrow I'll be running to lowes for the screen and the recycle center for the newspaper! Can't wait to get started! Thanks!
Hello Dustie. Thank you for this very nice note! I'm really happy that will be giving this a try. I've been told people have had a hard time finding that wire. I got mine at Home Depot, but I guess they don't always carry the same things store to store. You can get it online here (www.dickblick.com/products/amaco-wireform-mesh/) if you don't find it at Lowes. Btw, thick aluminum foil will work too. Also, just because you are so nice, I'll give you a hint. I found that everything shrinks a bit as it dries. So when you make the impression on your face, dont' make it super tight. Leave a little room. Good luck. Let me know if you have questions. dan@gourmetpapermache.com Dan
Your art and tutorials are aways magnific,Im a big fan of your works, I learned and was very inspired by your videos. Thanks for sharing. total success for you!!! \m/ 💀 \m/
Very good I liked really the mask and I was thinking of making a Minotaur but it would be cool to see you make one first but if don't that's ok I'd love to see more stuff like this where it's doesn't take as much time as the dragons to make but it still has a great end result love your vids hope to be seeing more soon.
Hello Dylan. A Minotaur would be great. Maybe I'll give that one a try. I have a couple other things to finish first. You should make one. There is no better way to learn than to jump right in. Thanks for the kind words. Dan
Is there a name to this heavier tin foil in store ty.. I watched the whole 6 and I can't wait to try. I make puppets as if yo look on my utube and sing photography piano and now want to try this... If I make something where can I reach you to show you my try at this? Is just so cool because I make puppets and always wanted to know how you made cool face wow ty
The aluminum foil is just what they call "heavy". You should be able to get it at any grocery store. And yes, send me photos and I'll put them on my site. Send to dan@gourmetpapermache.com Good luck! Dan
Hey there somewhere.. I see your vids ( sorry for my bad english btw) and i've spend a lot of hours, to search some Videos like you did. But your vids are f####( you know) great! I am someone, who ( not the doctor xD) need a practical seeing " how to make" cheers from switzerland and go on!!
Hey! I watched all of the tutorials and I think this is incredible. I want to make something using this process but I plan to make my own beast. I don't know if you have ever heard of Cthulhu by HP Lovecraft but he's half squid, half human and half dragon. I want to make my own mask! I'm so happy I found this :D!
If you are going to wear a mask for a night then nothing more than painting is needed. In fact, painting with "exterior" grade paint would offer quite a bit of weatherproofing. However, it's a totally different matter if you want a permanent display outdoors. Over time, the paper will degrade no matter the sealant. Thanks for your interest Dan
GourmetPaperMache Thanks for getting back to me. Been looking around for them. Found this: 16" Caped Hanger 14.5Ga - Gold/Plain - 500/cs for $39.00 - is that a good price? Good amount to start with? And do you have any idea what "cs" stands for?
Tying Tubes My guess is that cs stands for "case". They are selling 500 per case. I don't know if that is the very cheapest you could find. It sounds very reasonable to me. Then again, I use a lot of hangers. You probably only need 6 or 7 for one dragon.
I just binged these videos and could not stop! This is a godsend to me as i was in the process of trying my hand at a costume (a super ambitious one to a virgin self made cosplay) when I found this and this gave me all the inspiration and a perfect teaching of what I need to do! Thank you!
You are very welcome! Glad to be a help! Good luck with your costume!
You must have been the greatest Art teacher.
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You are very kind. Truly. However most of my career was teaching math. I do love math too and I think I did a good job because I did love it (and I like kids). Thanks very much!
Dan
Hi Dan - just wanted to let you know that my granddaughter (she's 8 years old) and I (I'm 70) used your techniques to build a lizard recently. And what fun we had, She has taken it to school to show her class - she is very proud of it. Thanks for showing us your talent.
That's wonderful! It's great to hear that she is starting young (with your help). If she wants to show it off I'd love to put a photo on my site. dan@gourmetpapermache.com if she is interested. Thank you for sharing!
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Odd that you only get this many views, you're really awesome and inspiring! Tutorial is fast and to the point, yet still relaxed and fun because you are relaxed and fun. I'll definitely be watching more and I'll be trying it out!
You made my day Alex! I can't control how many people watch my videos. But a note like yours makes the work all worth while. Thank you!
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I'm very glad you think like that, you really are a fantastic artist while not being one of those snobby "Just TRY to get as good as me" people...I can see that you really want people to enjoy paper mache as much as you do and with an attitude like yours...I think it's easily possible. I'm a fumbleton, it took me two hours just to tape some newspapers to a polystyrene board for the workbench... but I'll start making things soon because of you :D
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Hello again Alex. You are very kind. Hearing that you'll give this a try because of my tutorials is the best compliment I could get. Thank you again. Your remarks mean a great deal to me. If you ever have questions let me know. I'm happy to help out. Good luck!
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GourmetPaperMache Thank you very much, ever since my first comment I've set up a small workbench and started several projects, I'm having a fantastic time, and I've converted my girlfriend to this craft too, now we both catch ourselves looking around idly for stuff we can use, and if I get a chance, any chance, I'll spread the word about paper mache. It's an amazing artform and the most easily accessed, if not the ONLY easily available form of sculpture. I've started work on an Ood mask but since I don't have wireform or clothes hangers, I've used some thin, but VERY strong paper tubes rolled on bamboo skewers. Do you ever use those?
I'll do all I can to make paper mache be known around me, you can count on that :)
Thank you, Dan, for introducing me to it.
Alex Mitan
You are very welcome! I'm glad that you have discovered this art form (and converted your girlfriend as well). I haven't used the tubes you mentioned. Sounds like you are a very creative and resourceful person to begin with. Good luck and have fun!
Dan
I FINISHED UP 3,4,5, and now 6 . that whole process was amazing now I'm ready to start i want to thank you for all these tutorials. ( I'll be back when i have mine finished ) thanks C.A.
This is amazing my wife and son are so excited to try this. So happy I found this channel. Great stuff
Thank you Matt! Have fun!
Dan
I made a mask entirely with the help and because of these videos. I had to convince people I actually made it myself - from scratch. This tutorial is amazing. I could not have done it without it. You are truly amazing, Dan! I feel like I owe you something. You just give away these crazy skills for free. It's kinda crazy. But believe me when I say I'm grateful! Thank you! /Henrik from Sweden
+Pajaspojken
I am very happy you enjoyed this! Thanks for the nice note! You don't owe me anything. This sweet note is payment enough. It is much appreciated!
The black-washing really made the mask come to life. That was amazing.
Thank you Ken! Glad you liked this!
I love your videos, you're relaxed, funny and to the point with no unnecessary waffling on about other stuff which is quite refreshing, your techniques are great for all sorts of projects including masks of course, ...love the cloth mache idea! Thanks Dan, you're the man!
Thank you for these tutorials, your work is fantastic and you've really inspired me! Eddie is very smart; he knows that's you behind the masks!
Thank you Dan! Glad to help. And yes, Eddie is smart...too smart for his own good!
Take care
DAn
I just went and bought all 5 books that you authored off Amazon. Can't WAIT to get started!
Thanks Shawn! I wish you had asked me first though. The newer books, "Papier Mache Monsters" is the sequel to The Simple Screamer and Make Something Ugly. And the Paper Mache Dragons is the newer version of the first dragon making book. You will probably get much of the same information more than once. Sorry.
@@Gourmetpapermache Thanks for writing back....it is no problem. I am happy to have them for my new found hobby and be proud to show them off while I learn your craft. I just wanted to show support for you + your channel. You have put in a lot of work and deserve recognition. I am glad you are willing to share your knowledge. Thank you.
Well you are very kind Shawn. Thank you very much for your support! I hope you enjoy the medium! PS. I am happy to answer any questions you might have. Take care
Dan
I just watched all 6 of your tutorials and thoroughly enjoyed them. I am a prop master for our community theater and am always looking for more ways to make my props even more creative. I obviously came to the right place! I'm making a mask for an upcoming show and now I feel I am ready to make it as awesome as possible. Thank you for showing off your amazing techniques!
What a nice note Shari! You made my day. Thank you for taking the time to write. Because you did I will tell you one thing I would change. When you make the initial impression of your face don't make it really tight. Everything shrinks a little as it dries and so it got a little too tight on my face by the time I added some padding. So when you use the wire (or aluminum foil or whatever) leave it a little bit loose.
Good luck to you! And thanks again for your kind words.
Dan
O.K.! Thanks for letting me know that. I actually just made a pretty neat mask for an upcoming show here in Gloucester, Virginia called "Broadway Babes". It's just a small show to raise some money for a local women's shelter. The mask is more like a Muppet head, complete with mouth, nose, ears with earrings, eyes with long lashes and a wig for hair. I used plastic dowel joints (the ones for jointed Teddy bears) to make the jaw able to move because she's going to be singing a song in the show. I lined mine and it did get snug in there once I did that. It also got very hot inside with the padding. I probably need more ventilation up through the mouth area so the poor lady who has to wear it can breath. FYI, I would not have been able to make the mask turn out as well as it did if I had not seen your technique of making the face mold using the wire mesh. Thanks again for all your tips and your amazing, informative videos. They are very much appreciated!
Shari Sullivan
You are welcome Shari. Glad they were helpful. Your mask sounds great! Good luck on your next ventures.
Dan
Thank you, Dan!
Just wanted to say. Thank you so much for inspiring me. I was in a time crunch mind you, but because of your tutorial I was able to fulfill my young nephews request and it was more than well received. Thank you for inspiring me.
I am very glad I could help. That is a very nice thing you did for your nephews! Maybe it's time to make something for yourself now :-)
Being a beginning costume maker, these tutorials gave me some ideas other then using/casting resin for special pieces of my projects! (Resin gets FAR to heavy). Maybe some day I will even dabble in sculpture like you! Thank you for posting these!
You are very welcome. Good luck with your work!
Dan
Pure genius. I think I'll be able to use this technique for the plague doctor mask I've been wanting to make!
This tutorial was a great help in discovering new techniques for mask making. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, process, and creation.
You are very welcome Suzanna! Glad I could help!
Dan
So cool! This has really helped give me confidence with my project so thanks!
Excellent! Very happy this helped. Good luck Bernet!
Hey GourmetPaperMache, I made these masks for my video inspired by you. Thanks for making your vids, they encouraged me to experiment ruclips.net/video/og6HLv3Nx5c/видео.html
A fun and informative series! Your teaching experience shines through brilliantly, great job! Thank you!
Thank you! Your comment makes me very happy!
Dan
I found this series to be incredibly useful, and will be applying these principles to a mask this Halloween. Thanks!
You are very welcome Jacob! I'm glad this was of some help. Good luck on your project.
Dan
This was fantastic. It is exactly the kind of cheap, relatively simple, and excellent looking solution I was looking for for my upcoming short film.
I will definitely be looking into more of your work.
Thank you Filmmaker. Good luck on your videos!
Dan
Absolutely fantastic! Have several projects we need to make for our haunted castle this year! Totally using ALL your advice and techniques! thanks so much!
So glad I could be of help! Thank you for sharing that with me! Good luck on all future projects!
I thoroughly enjoyed this series. What an amazing mask! I am not confident that I could make such a thing, but I'm inspired to give it a try. Fantastic! Thank you for sharing.
You are very welcome Nar! And you could make this. The only confidence you need is enough to get you to start. You would enjoy it. Trust me.
Take care
Dan
Excellent! I of course was inspired to make a dragon-themed masquerade mask after watching the first parts of this tutorial, and many elements here helped a lot with the logistics of my creative process. The part with the creation of the horns was especially helpful.
I'm glad to hear I could help. I hope you are having fun. Good luck on your project.
Dan
I really enjoy your talking tutorials very much. I'm looking forward to the next one.
Thank you Evonne. I'm glad you like these.
Take care
Dan
AMAZING TALENT !!!! Amazing tutorial/s ... And your wonderful humour with it makes it even more superb if, that's possible. Wow, you're an inspiration, thank you for sharing your genius ! And ... Hello from cold, raining, UK !!!!
Thank you Ness! I very much appreciate your comments! Hello from sunny Seattle!
Dan
This entire series was and still is epic!
+Re_AnimatE
That is a really nice thing for you to say! It makes the time and effort of making them worth while to know that people like these videos. So thank you. You are always very supportive. I very much appreciate it!
Take care
Dan
Very helpful! I have wanted to do a paper mache sculpture for years! now I can finally do it thanks sooo much!
You are so welcome Ross! Good luck to you!
Dan
Great tutorial series! Making a sculpture with your techniques is on my project list.
+Amy Kalinchgooduk
Thanks Amy! Good luck!
Dan
Thank you! Love the humour and abundance of great creative tips!
Thomas Rimmington Art
Glad you found it useful Thomas! Thanks for the note! And good luck!
Dan
Wow, this was great, and I loved the idea of the cloth mache!
+gwjuly
Thank you! I'm very glad you like this!
Take care
Dan
Hi Dan,
I just wanted to thank you for making all these great videos! I just discovered your creations this weekend and I find them so fun, inspiring, and creative. Really great work. The dragons are amaaaaaazing. The mask tutorial is fantastic. I love your sense of humor and relaxed delivery. It's great. I appreciate what you've provided here. I've begun the experiments and look forward to making masks, creatures, anything.... what a cheap, fun, and flexible form. So, adaptable. Wonderful. Did I say, thanks? regards, Paul
You are very kind Paul! Thanks for the nice note. You are very welcome. I'm happy to know that these videos are useful.
Dan
I ordered your Paper Mache Dragons book yesterday via Amazon, Dan! I am super excited to make creatures and masks and such. My 5 yr old daughter is excited to make things as well, and she LOVES your little baby dragons coming out of eggs, so that'll be first on my agenda. Sorry I went through amazon vs from you directly... life is full of compromises, this being one. I hope that whatever deal you have with them is still some income to you. All the best, Paul
I'm perfectly happy selling a book through Amazon. Thanks Paul! Let me know if you ever have any questions. Good luck!
Dan
Wow...that was incredible. I am so excited to try this. Thank you for your awesome tutorial videos!
You are very welcome! Thank you for the nice comment! Good luck!
Dan
Thanks fro the great video, Dan! I really enjoyed how informative but quick this tutorial was, no time wasted: much appreciated. Now it is time for me to go and make my own.
Thank you very much Zach! Good luck to you!
Dan
All I can say about this is Fantastic, and thanks for sharing!
You are very kind Steve. Thank you for the nice remarks!
Dan
Very inspirational! I am making a paper mache mask for our annual fundraiser (which is a costume based event) and I wanted a few tips from a pro. Wow! Did I find the right guy! Thanks a million for your highly educational videos that are also unique and fun! If I can share, I will be happy to post pics later 😁😁😁
Thank you Roxy! Glad I could help. Good luck to you with your project!
Dan
My favored movie of all time ! And your art is just wonderful !!! I am working on my first paper project right now.Wish I would have watched your video before I started .
+Melissa Reyes
Hello Melissa. Thanks for the kind remarks! I hope these videos help. Good luck with your art project!
Dan
They have helped me .Most of my mistakes are because this is my first project . Do you have a web page or a facebook ? I need to know if pant will work over hot glue. I need to hot glue over some of the bed sheet that didn't stick down correctly .
+Melissa Reyes
Paint will work on hot glue. Not problems. There are links under the video to my site and blog.
Thanks so much for these tutorials! I am definitely going to use your techniques as I try to make the day of the dead skulls! Oh and you're so right about having courage! Thanks!
You are very welcome! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Have fun!
Dan
Yay, the Final is finally here. Brillant!!
Thank you. You are too sweet. I'm glad you liked it. I can't believe it took me so long to finish. I appreciate your patience.
Dan
awesome. just what i was looking for. i'm a woodcarver and after trying a few in wood....too heavy and too hard...anyway, in woodcarving and other wood work people call 'black washing' stuff like patina or vintage treatment...something to suggest it's old because that's what's been cool in wood work..anyway, i was reading a book from the 70's (yeah, an actual book) and then they just used these techniques for the contrast and complexity. they called it 'glazing'....but now days the word doesn't sound right...anyway. you should check out 'shawn cipa' especially his fantasy work. his painting and treatments are just amazing.
sorry to talk your ear off. but really enjoyed the videos. i know what it takes to make them and i appreciate you sharing it.
+schpoingle
Thanks for the comments. I appreciate everything you mentioned. Yes, I know that the process of applying paint or stain and then wiping it off is called many things. I called it blackwashing for simplicity. I use use black paint with water added almost exclusively after my initial painting. It pulls out the details perfectly. Either way, the idea works.
Good luck with your work!
Dan
I love your videos and your cats. You are very inspiring and make it all look so much fun. Thanks Dan for the fabulous ideas!
MsBurry
You are very welcome MsBurry! Thank you for the nice note! It is fun, and a lot of work. But I enjoy it.
Take care
Dan
Dear Mr. Monsterman, thank you for all of these wonderful and inspiring videos. I love your clothmache technique and I'm definitely going to try the sculpty teeth. Using your glasses in this mask was amazing! I've watched some of your dragon tutorials as well and I was wonder where you get or how you make the eyes?
Hello Shawn. Thank you for the nice comment! I usually buy my eyes from taxidermists. If you Google "glass eyes taxidermy" you'll find all of the companies I use. You can get glass blanks and make your own as well. If you want those let me know and I'll dig up the link.
Good luck!
Dan
PS. Don't overcook the polymer clay. They will get brittle.
lol...very cool.
Yeah, I was wondering about the wire mesh. I couldn't imagine that being anywhere near comfortable against facial skin. The other thing I wondered about was wouldn't the glue get tacky from sweat?
There I was, innocently searching for vintage Halloween paper mache folk art when I stumbled upon the devil himself. This was amazing! I've LOVED Legend since I was a kid and always thought Darkness was such a cool character. Helps that he was played by Tim Curry, but that might be my 80's kid upbringing showing. I'm thinking about making a version of this I can hang on the wall like a trophy as a Halloween decoration. Thank you so much for sharing this! Definitely putting cloth mache in my repertoire of craft skills. 😈
So glad I could help! Thanks for the kind words. Yes, that was definitely a classic movie in many ways. But the devil scenes were spectacular. A great character. Good luck with your project!
Thanks, I read a lot of the other comments and saw the tip about foil. I plan on using it just because I already have it. I'll try to post a photo when I finish.
Hi Jessica. I just added a note about the mesh on the video description. Good luck! Have fun. Let me know if you have any questions as you work. I'm happy to help.
Dan
great videos.. thank you for sharing your talent with us.. my daughter fell love with the idea and that all she talk about. she want to try make one... thank you again.. Best regards Edwina...
You are very welcome Edwina! Thank you for the kind words. Good luck!
Dan
What are your recommendations for making a smooth mask?
Sanding? Smaller pieces?
captain0ldy0da
I can't sand the cloth. I just use newer cloth if I want a more smooth finish. But most of the time I don't worry about how smooth it is.
Dan you are a genius! Beautiful artwork! Subscribed! * and ur comic relief is great too lol
Excuse me Sr. Are you available to answer a question. And you probably said it, but what kind of paint is that you use? Thank you!
Hello. I do talk about that early on in this video. I use all purpose paints from the hardware store. Any water based paint will work.
GourmetPaperMache thank you very much Sr.!
This is AWESOME!!!! Your videos inspiring me to start to make some paper mache art toys!!! Thnx!!
That's the best compliment I can get. Thank you! And good luck.
Dan
Thanks :D
A great set of tutorials... thank you. Still way above my skill level but I'll start small and end up with a project like this. Unfortunately, I believe the dragons will always be beyond me, but I've still got a load of your videos to watch so maybe one day :)
Thank you for the nice remarks! I have to say that there are many people who didn't think they could make a dragon, who once they got going, found that they could. It's just doing it small step at a time. There is much evidence of this on my website under "Your Paper Mache." Many of the projects there are first attempts by people who just followed the steps outlined on my blog or on my videos or books. Just sayin.. . Take care
I haven't worked with paper mache since grade school, and I've never used cloth mache. I'm going to try it out using your tutorial to see if I can come up with my own custom Halloween mask =). Thanks for the guide!
You are welcome. Good luck!
Dan
I watched all the parts and love your process. I only wish you had shown the finished product up close longer at the end to show us what you built. Cheers!
Hmmm. I held it up at the end. And all the thumbnails are of the mask. Maybe you mean close ups. Anyway, thank you.
@@Gourmetpapermache yes some closeups! Thank you for sharing your techniques.
Fantastic paper/cloth mache creations 👍
Thank you again Jerry! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment!
thanks dan! i'll be sure to upload our masks when we make them. how long did this take?
Thanks John. The two masks actually only took about a week to make. The filming and making of the videos took most of the time.
Good luck.
Dan
Hi, I have tried this, and it worked amazing! The only thing I wanted to ask: In some areas I am left with some cuttings and ends of the cloth that I have used. Looking at your masks, they seem quite smooth, so I wanted to ask whether its just pasting technique or whether you also sand paper them or similar? Thanks!
+Marco DS
Hi Marco. I tear the cloth which helps hold the edges down. I also use the oldest, most worn sheets I can find. Also, I do not dilute the glue. Finally, if all else fails, you can use a sharp knife and cut off the parts of the dried cloth that stick up. Then patch using smaller pieces or cloth. Thanks for the note. Good luck!
+GourmetPaperMache
Ah! Thanks! Ill keep them in mind for next time~! Practice makes the master I guess. :-)
What kind of paint brushes do you use? what sizes of paint brushes work for a project like this? Also for the cloth to wipe away the black-wash- what kind of cloth is it? Do you wash this cloth later or is it ok to leave paint on it if you want to use that same cloth for other projects?
I often buy the really cheap, wood handled 1 inch brushes at Home Depot for the initial painting. For details I use art brushes. You can also find sets of those at Home Depot as well. I use an old rag for the blackwash. After I'm done I just rinse it out real well and let dry. I use the same cloth over and over.
Good luck!
You make such beautiful creatures I would love to learn how to do things like this some day
Thank you Madison! There is no time like the present. You just need to start. The first project is about learning the techniques (although you will still love it), the second project will be you masterpiece. Trust me. Give it a try.
Dan
Great job and very clever ending!
Thank you Professor! I really appreciate the kind words.
Dan
Just gave me inspiration for a project I'm working on. My question is in regards to that pumpkin that was on the shelf in the background. If I wanted to make a mask that used this wire mesh method, but was shaped like that pumpkin, what would be the best way to build the surrounding bulk to match that round shape? Would you recommend paper or foil? Which would be lighter weight?
Hello Robert. I would mache the balls and then pull out the wads of paper when it is dry, leaving the shell. Good luck.
Dan
Thanks!
This is *exactly* what I was looking for! This tutorial is so perfect!!! I'm super excited to try making this! One question: Would it be overly complicated to create extra room in the mask for a headset? I will be using this as part of a costume for a scene I'm presenting in my theatre class and would love to use a voice changer to make myself sound particularly devilish! :P How would I secure the mask to my head if there's wiggle room / it's loose? Would I add a strap of some kind? Thank you so much in advance! :D
Hi there. There isn't a lot of wiggle room if you use the wire. In fact, now that it's done, I'd advice to make it a less tight. If you want earphones or anything else built in, then wear those when you make the impression with wire. By the way, aluminum foil works well for that stage as well. You won't need a strap I don't think. But you can always add that at the end.
Good luck!
Dan
GourmetPaperMache Thank you so much!!! :-) I'll post a picture when I'm done! :-D
Love it! Two questions. 1. Could the teeth be made from cloth / tape / aluminum, instead of clay, and 2. Would the mask need a protective clear-coating ?
Steve Smith
Yes, you could make the teeth out of anything. I'm not sure why you want the clear coating. It would make the mask high gloss, which I think detracts from the paint job. And the all purpose paint seals as well as the clear plastic.
GourmetPaperMache Excellent points, you da man! Thanks! I've used your "Blackwashing" technique before on some magic wands and a witches' broom and LOVE it. I think if I did this (wall street banker) I would Dark-Bluewash over the black horns as well. Also, if you get a moment, check out my creations >>>picasaweb.google.com/111003573603516580967/SteveSSmithSART?authkey=Gv1sRgCIazwpLpo7j2gQE&fgl=true&pli=1
Steve Smith
That is great work Steve! It is much harder to work in wood. I love how you use different species, varieties of wood to get your effects. Thanks for sharing!
Dan
Hi Dan! I've been trying to figure out a way to make a pair of deer antlers for me to wear as part of a costume and I think your cloth/paper mache method would work great, but I'm an amateur on the subject and was wondering if you could maybe do a tutorial on it. I understand if you're not into doing request videos though. I love your work and hope you continue to post videos!
Hello there. Thanks for the kind words about my art. It's not that I don't consider requests. It just takes a lot of time and effort to make the videos. You would be finished with your project by the time I could get a tutorial out. But this would definitely be the way to go for making the antlers, although I don't know how they should attach to your head. I'd have to think about that. Give it a try. You have nothing to lose.
Good luck
Dan
oh-boy. part 6! hitting play now !
Well Dan-the-Monster-Man, I can tell you your videos are absolutely helpful in my opinion! I followed the first video up to the point where I had the basic mask clothed up and made eyes and nose (no mouth because Sauron doesn't eat). Like I said previously in another one of these videos, instead of the Legend Mask, I decided on LOTR Sauron's Helm - and now, after a bunch of dog treats later for my dog Vada and a little ingenuity - I am at the final stage, Painting!! I will send you the photos via email and show you my very first attempt at Mache using cloth, or any material for that matter; and you can decide if I paid attention! You are a great inspiration to many artists! &^D....
Thanks again ~
Epic
Hey Epic. Very happy it's working out! Hope you are having fun. Yes, I'd love to see the finished product, maybe post a photo on my site. You can send it to dan@gourmetpapermache.com. Enjoy the painting.
Dan
How does the cloth base mache do exposed to the outdoors, or just getting wet in general? Like having a dragon as a garden decoration, or wearing the mask on a rainy day. If it doesn't do well have you used, or know of, a coating that might make it more resistant to elements? I just bought one of your books and have been saving up sheets i've found at thrift shops to get my own projects started!
Hello. I only have one outdoor project. It's just an experiment. You can read about it here, gourmetpapermache.com/2015/01/13/outdoor-paper-mache-dragon/. I don't like sealants. I don't think they work and they ruin the sheen.
Good luck
Dan
Thank you!
Hi Dan, Thanks for all these tutorials.
Awesome;-)
+Joke Heesters
You are very welcome! I'm happy you like them.
Good luck!
Dan
About the blackwashing, how come the red paint didn't get 'thinned' and mixed with the black colour,seeing that all the paints used were water-based?
I waited until the red paint was dry before I did the blackwashing. There is no problem so long as the initial paint job is dry.
Dan
The "blackwashing" works great on any sculptures, not just paper mache. I use it when I work with polymer clay, and it really gives the art that extra oomph and awesomeness. It's super quick and makes anything look 1000x better.
If you wanna try something awesome with a black sculpture, try doing this process with white to get a negative effect too. But you can do this with any color that is darker or lighter than the color of your sculpture, really.
Yes, this is also called "antiquing". They use this method with wood furniture. I have used many color washes. It always adds dimension.
Very nice. I will try do decorate my shop with some dragon figures in your stile of work. It looks so easy when you do it but I know it's same like Bob Ross said.. it takes 20 minutes and 20 years to do something like that. Great work. Thanks for sharing.
Maldoror Shop
Thanks for the nice note! It's true that a bit of practice is in order. Sounds like you are willing to put in the time. Have fun!
Dan
WOW!!!! What an awesome series!! This looks so easy - I bet its no but it looks like to much fun not to try it! Thanks
Thank you for the nice comment! It's not a difficult process, but it is time consuming. It does take work. Give it a try!
Dan
so amazing! I like to think of myself as a bit of an artist but this blows away anything I've done yet. do you work with any other mediums? Oh and bow...SUB!
*btw
+Leigh Carver
Thank you again Leigh! You are very kind indeed. I've done a little pen and ink with watercolor in the past. But once I started using paper mache I was hooked. Good luck with your art!
Dan
Thank you! I'm an artist in michigan, and I've been accepted to display my work in an upcoming MASQUERADE BALL!! I was extremely nervous because they strongly encorage wearing a mask. I'm friends with a few of the other artists, and they're making some pretty cool masks, this tutorial has gotten me on track to make my own plague doctor mask!!! I'm going to kick some major butt hahaha, and hopefully scare a few people!
Thank you Brandon! So glad I could help. Congratulations on your display! Good luck!
hello there!
this tutorial was really cool and i really like your paper and cloth mache models.
and also i would like to ask:
1.if i want to make a mask of a non-humaniod creature, what i need to do?
2.in your web i found tutorials on paper mache (they are called Instruction videos)
and i saw that your using phone books for feet, toes, tentacles and fingers.
so if i don't have a phone book can i use regular paper for these?
3.did you ever tried to make paper mache puppets?
Hello Sincroc. Glad you like the tutorial. For non-human projects you would just build out a little more using mache pieces, like make a long nose or chin etc.. I use phone books for that part just because I have them. You can use newspaper. And yes, I've made marionettes. ruclips.net/video/ri-rXhF-WzU/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/0xbYU2rxZ8A/видео.html
Good luck!
Dan
These are great tutorial videos to learn the techniques you use on your Dragons. I will be using these on my own dragon project, however, I don't think mine will look no where near as good as yours.
You will surprise yourself. Hope your project is going well.
Inspirational and hilarious. I'd like to use these techniques for theatrical shoulder pads.
+Jay Pleski
Great! Very glad I could help.
Good luck!
Dan
@@Gourmetpapermache In the end I used EVA foam, but I still like to come back to your videos for other solutions to light weight body apparel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
looks amazing!
I though the clip at the end of the vid was really funny and great!
Thanks for putting the effort into the video
That's very nice of you to say. Thank you so much!
Dan
que buen trabajo te felicito muy bueno el tutorial Una pregunta ¿ que clase de tela utilizaste?
+marcos roberto bermudez savanahs (?) de su cama
+marcos roberto bermudez
Sí, yo uso sábanas viejas sumergido en pegamento blanco.
Dan
jajaja bien ¡ gracias !
Your an awesome teacher!! Using some of your techniques on a mask to wear to a,slipknot concert!!
EVA SHANTA
Glad to be of help Eva! Good luck to you!
Dan
Hey Dan, that was really great :) i hope to see more...just a question, i'm looking forward to do maokai's head (it's from a game, league of legends), it's like a tree, but i want to do just his head and all face details obviously, any tips? not sure how to do it...first big mask project so, i'm really new at this
Hello there. I'm not sure what tips to give other than what I showed on the video. The details are different, but the process would be the same. I think you just need to start and see where it goes. Good luck!
Dan
GourmetPaperMache oh ok thank you :( you must be the first youtuber who actually responds to everything haha. great work there :D
El gordito
Sorry, it's just really hard to give tips in this forum. I do think you will learn as you work. You will be fine. Once you are under way if there is a specific part I can help you with then let me know. Have some fun!
Dan
Hi Dan, i hope you’re doing well i know you uploaded this 5 years ago but it was still very interesting and entertaining to watch. I plan on making a mask for Halloween this helped a lot :)
Thank you very much Hannah! I'm sorry I'm just now seeing this comment. Glad you could use the information. Good luck!
Wow.... I'm just now checking out how too videos on this craft and others like it! I love your style and technique!
Awesome job.... I am very impressed! I just subscribed to your video's.... I am excited to see much more of your work :)
Hi Connie. Thank you for the nice comment! And thanks for the subscription. Good luck on your project!
Dan
I found this tutorial just in time for making my Halloween costume. I finished the cloth mache and painting. The problem is....the paint makes it look flat and dull looking. What could I use to add a bit of sheen to my project?
You could brush on some polyurethane, or a water based sealer. That would add a shine. You probably used flat paint. You could dry brush on some semi-gloss or gloss highlights.
Good luck!
Dan
Thanks!
I was hoping to find a way to make a good dragon mask for my dragon crazy granddaughter this halloween. After watching this set of tutorials I feel confident she and I can build her an awesome mask! Thanks so much! I'm subscribed and will be popping over to your website and blog on a regular basis I'm betting! Right now I'm going to my linen closet to find an old white sheet and tomorrow I'll be running to lowes for the screen and the recycle center for the newspaper! Can't wait to get started! Thanks!
Hello Dustie. Thank you for this very nice note! I'm really happy that will be giving this a try. I've been told people have had a hard time finding that wire. I got mine at Home Depot, but I guess they don't always carry the same things store to store. You can get it online here (www.dickblick.com/products/amaco-wireform-mesh/) if you don't find it at Lowes. Btw, thick aluminum foil will work too. Also, just because you are so nice, I'll give you a hint. I found that everything shrinks a bit as it dries. So when you make the impression on your face, dont' make it super tight. Leave a little room.
Good luck. Let me know if you have questions. dan@gourmetpapermache.com
Dan
Your art and tutorials are aways magnific,Im a big fan of your works, I learned and was very inspired by your videos. Thanks for sharing. total success for you!!! \m/ 💀 \m/
You are very kind. Thank you for your comment. It made my day. It makes me happy to know that people find these videos useful. Take care
You are a genious thanks for sharing!!!
You are a very nice person. I'm really flattered. Thank you so much for the comment.
Dan
i would love to do something like this for my graded unit but i hope i have the COURAGE to get everything done on time.
+khristen M
Deadlines are hard with art. At least I find that to be so. Good luck with your project!
Dan
Very good I liked really the mask and I was thinking of making a Minotaur but it would be cool to see you make one first but if don't that's ok I'd love to see more stuff like this where it's doesn't take as much time as the dragons to make but it still has a great end result love your vids hope to be seeing more soon.
Hello Dylan. A Minotaur would be great. Maybe I'll give that one a try. I have a couple other things to finish first. You should make one. There is no better way to learn than to jump right in. Thanks for the kind words.
Dan
Is there a name to this heavier tin foil in store ty.. I watched the whole 6 and I can't wait to try. I make puppets as if yo look on my utube and sing photography piano and now want to try this... If I make something where can I reach you to show you my try at this? Is just so cool because I make puppets and always wanted to know how you made cool face wow ty
The aluminum foil is just what they call "heavy". You should be able to get it at any grocery store. And yes, send me photos and I'll put them on my site. Send to dan@gourmetpapermache.com Good luck!
Dan
@@Gourmetpapermache awesome ty for your help.
Hey there somewhere.. I see your vids ( sorry for my bad english btw) and i've spend a lot of hours, to search some Videos like you did. But your vids are f####( you know) great! I am someone, who ( not the doctor xD) need a practical seeing " how to make" cheers from switzerland and go on!!
Great, the result is great ... thx for this video
You are welcome! Thank you for the nice comment!
Take care
Dan
You sir, have earned yourself a new subscriber!
Is it possible to contact you over some tips and tricks?
Thank you Marko. I show many tips and tricks on my blog and website. Just follow links. You can also contact me from there.
Take care
Dan
Hey! I watched all of the tutorials and I think this is incredible. I want to make something using this process but I plan to make my own beast. I don't know if you have ever heard of Cthulhu by HP Lovecraft but he's half squid, half human and half dragon. I want to make my own mask! I'm so happy I found this :D!
+Micheal lovesLegos
Thank you Micheal. I'm glad you found them useful. I do know of Cthulhu. That would be a great project. Good luck!
Dan
do you seal your work with some kind of spray to protect and waterproof it?
If you are going to wear a mask for a night then nothing more than painting is needed. In fact, painting with "exterior" grade paint would offer quite a bit of weatherproofing. However, it's a totally different matter if you want a permanent display outdoors. Over time, the paper will degrade no matter the sealant.
Thanks for your interest
Dan
Thank you for responding!
P.S. are you a cat person ? :) I have 6 that I have rescued....... Is it possible to Private message you ?
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You can always send me a message through your inbox. I can also be reached at dan@gourmetpapermache.com
ok thanks
heyyyy al fin terminado ;) espero el próximo vídeo, aras?? un dragón nuevo
Awesome. Thanks for doing a step by step. Very generous of you.
I love your mask so much,
Thanks! I appreciate the support.
Great work BTW!!
I love these videos!
You are very kind. Thank you for the nice comment!
GourmetPaperMache Where do you go to get all the wire hangers? I want to make my own dragons for a puppet show.
I get mine at thrift stores or online. There are many on Ebay. And just ask people. Most still have wire clothes hangers in their closets. Good luck!
GourmetPaperMache Thanks for getting back to me. Been looking around for them. Found this: 16" Caped Hanger 14.5Ga - Gold/Plain - 500/cs for $39.00 - is that a good price? Good amount to start with? And do you have any idea what "cs" stands for?
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My guess is that cs stands for "case". They are selling 500 per case. I don't know if that is the very cheapest you could find. It sounds very reasonable to me. Then again, I use a lot of hangers. You probably only need 6 or 7 for one dragon.
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Thanks. Great video and I enjoyed learning from it
+Rachel Shemesh
Great! Glad you like it Rachel!
Dan