R. Ruggles

Panda

  • Panda 2.0

    Panda is on the wall, and I’m adding a fresh batch of clay. Happy with the new approach on the eyes, and the cleat system…

  • Cleats & Bolts

    Bolts with a large washer sandwich were added to the panda wall sculpture. A layer of concrete paper clay to strengthen and anchor the back…

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  • Panda Surgery

    I started this Panda back in February and got as far as adding a paper mache skin over a cardboard armature. Then it came crashing…

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  • Clay Shell

    Working in sections, I’m adding the epoxy clay shell over the paper armature. This creates a very hard rigid base to sculpt against. I have…

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  • Adding Clay

    Today I began adding magic sculpt epoxy clay to my panda and immediately fell into techniques I used on my small handheld sculptures. Making fur…

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  • Building Ears

    With the ear, placement marked, it was time to bulk out the basic shape of the ear. Using crumpled paper, I formed the rolled ear…

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  • Foam Ball Eyes

    Using 3″ styrofoam balls cut in half, I placed the eyes in a line extending from the nostril to the ear. Then made sure the…

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  • Panda Paper Mache

    Now for the second panda skin, brown paper bag paper mache. I discovered this technique from Joni at Ultimate Paper Mache. She uses this on…

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  • Panda Masking Tape

    This entire project is full of unknowns. I’m using techniques I learned from James Lake and Joni at Ultimate Paper Mache. I watched Joni use…

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  • Panda Cardboard Armature

    I completed the cardboard portion of the Panda head. It took about five boxes worth to get to this point. Each strip is hot glued,…

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  • Cardboard Panda

    This is the sculpture work I’ve desired to do but have been too scared to try. Large form wall hanging sculpture featuring larger-than-life versions of…

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