Paper Mache for Beginners: Sculpt a Colorful Character

Get to know Sarah and her experience with paper mache. Start collecting imagery, colors, patterns, and people that inspire you before creating a Pinterest board to use as a reference throughout the course.

Find out what paper mache is and how it works. Learn how to draw, paint, and take notes in a sketchbook before discussing the concept of a character and using your imagination to guide your design. Then it’s time to start designing and drawing your character, starting out with shapes and adding details including fur, clothes, and ears.

Start creating your character! Begin by building an underlying structure before moving on to the fun part: paper mache! Learn how to tear paper, make paste, create layers, and dry your paper mache project property.

Apply the finishing touches to your sculpture by sanding your work in preparation for painting. Create a color palette and learn how to mix and layer paints to bring your character to life. Finally, Sarah shares her tips on hanging your character on a wall and her advice for sharing it online.