It’s time to Snart it up, y’all! I think these are my most favorite episodes to make because I get to do research, learn about new artists and brain dump a ton of project ideas. Ideal!
If you’re not sure what Snart is, start here:
* https://beckyhelms.substack.com/p/10-becky-snart-snackart-afterschool
* https://beckyhelms.substack.com/p/12-snart-theme-for-february-with
* https://beckyhelms.substack.com/p/16-snart-theme-for-march-with-becky
This episode is all about paper mâché and I get really stoked about the project ideas at the end lol. I’m determined to do more regular making this month!
Below is the outline I used to make the episode, in case you can’t listen and don’t want to mess the transcript. Plus, it’s nice to see the project list broken down! Enjoy!
(There are a ton of links and some might be affiliate links.)
Why this craft
* I get the newspaper and have been saving it and there’s just so much lol.
* It’s super accessible with just paper, cardboard, cornstarch (or flour or glue) and water.
* There’s no limit to what you can make!
Basic Recipe: https://new.artsmia.org/virtual-open-studios/papier-mache-paste
Artists for Inspiration
* Stephen Hansen - http://www.stephenhansen.com/
* Gemma Toccogna - http://www.papiermache.co.uk/gallery/artist/247/
* corrie beth makes - https://substack.com/@corriebethmakes?r=38zey5&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile & templates: https://www.etsy.com/shop/corriebethmakes
Books for Inspiration
* Paper Mache: The Ultimate Guide to Learning How to Make Paper Mache Sculptures, Animals, Wildlife and More! - by Andrea Gundrum - https://bookshop.org/a/112122/9781511415149
* Papier Mache: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating More Than a Dozen Adorable Projects! - by Sarah Hand - https://bookshop.org/a/112122/9781633228924
* Paper-Mache Masks - by Jane Yates - https://bookshop.org/a/112122/9781499482355
* Blog posts by Jennifer Perkins - https://jenniferperkins.com/easy-diy-paper-mache-bowls/ & https://jenniferperkins.com/marbling-with-paper-mache/
* Web Resource - http://www.papiermache.co.uk/
Activities To Do
* Visit a museum with paper mâché exhibits.
* Learn about La Cartoneria the traditional Mexican paper art -
* Get together with friends so the mess is more contained and you can collaborate on something big!
Projects to Make
A non-exhaustive list of things you can make with paper mâché!
* Jewelry
* dangle earrings
* brooches
* pendants
* necklaces
* beads
* Home
* wall hangings
* frames
* mobiles
* busts
* vases
* urns
* trinket dishes
* bowls
* platters
* mail or kids art baskets
* paper chain
* Art Pieces / Sculptures
* giant food
* stationery items (Homerunballerina’s pencil)
* animals
* portraits of people
* small art toy like sculptures
* sculpture of your favorite books
* a box in the shape of books to hide your remotes and cords
Find me all over the place!
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeckyhelms/
* Substack: https://substack.com/@beckyhelms
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeckyHelms
* Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thebeckyhelms/_saved/
* Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/beckyhelms.bsky.social
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