Working in sections, I’m adding the epoxy clay shell over the paper armature. This creates
The first layer of epoxy clay over the eye armature builds the basic shape of
Today I began adding magic sculpt epoxy clay to my panda and immediately fell into
I approached this panda with a very loose plan at the start. I wanted it
With the ear, placement marked, it was time to bulk out the basic shape of
Using 3″ styrofoam balls cut in half, I placed the eyes in a line extending
Now for the second panda skin, brown paper bag paper mache. I discovered this technique
This entire project is full of unknowns. I’m using techniques I learned from James Lake
I completed the cardboard portion of the Panda head. It took about five boxes worth
I bought this adorable bunny statue at Michael’s and planned to augment it into a
This is the sculpture work I’ve desired to do but have been too scared to
Owen the Turtle started as a wooden ball armature. Using CosClay, a flexible oven bake
Timelapse video of Rebecca Ruggles working on the Quirky Bird paper sculpture. Shows how handpainted
Added more feathers and details to the eyes. All paper is painted before being placed
I brushed mixed media paper with streaky blues on one side and yellow on the
Mimicking James Lake’s cardboard sculptures and wanting to explore using paper as a sculpting medium,
At art group this Wednesday, I worked on sculpting a hummingbird. Adding each teardrop in
CosClay can be painted directly with acrylic paint, and the coverage is very satisfying. For
The round plaque was made with a piece of cardboard cut in a circle and
I’m sculpting my new 4-month-old Jack Russel Terrier puppy Buttons as a Christmas gift for