To make the animal head I started with newspaper and masking tape I crumpled up newspaper and kept wrapping it into a ball until it was the size needed and secured it with masking tape:
I cut a heavy piece of cardboard to be the backing for the neck (the flat piece that will lie against the wall when mounted) The cardboard was secured with masking tape:
…..and then slowly covered the entire head. I press and sculpt the head as
I go to give it the shape I want: Let it dry over night |
Paper towels are great for sculpting….so I used pieces to create nostrils and more bone structure. It doesn’t matter what it looks like except for the basic structure because I’m adding another layer of nicer paper on top for the finish coat.
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Decide what animal you want to create...... FANTASY or REALISTIC
Create a simple sketch making sure you include and pertruding features your animal may have, try to create your sketch as a simple contour drawing
Begin composing your animal using newspaper and tape
Create a simple sketch making sure you include and pertruding features your animal may have, try to create your sketch as a simple contour drawing
Begin composing your animal using newspaper and tape