Panda
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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 was lovely to work…
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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 side. These bolts will…
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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 down off the wall…
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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 a working time of…
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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 with dental tools and…
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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 edge and held it…
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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 eyes were in a…
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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 her masks for a…
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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 masking tape over her…
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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, and I wanted manageable…
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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 my whimsical creatures. I’ve…
