![]() ![]() ![]() It is non-toxic and accepts all finishes, and can create quick dry microwave art projects in under 30 minutes, including drying time! Each roll of Rigid Wrap is individually wrapped for longer life and cleaner storage, and can be used by all skill levels from beginners to experts to create extremely exciting craft projects. It is also an excellent medium to make a volcano for school science fairs. Rigid Wrap is great for art and craft projects such as masks, jewelry, sculpture, home decor projects, and props. This will let the head tilt slightly forward when I hang it.Rigid Wrap is premium quality plaster gauze that is fast air drying and even-textured to allow for the finest detail and smoothest work. I hand-installed a screw eye hook in the middle of the back of the piece to attach a ribbon to. I used what I had on hand (acrylics), and built up the color in multiple layers. I painted the head a few days after plastering. If you don’t know how you want to hang it yet, you can wait until you paint the head and glue on your chosen hanging material. To hang the piece you can add a small loop of ribbon, string, or wire to the back, which you attach to the form with a loop of plaster cloth. ![]() I shaped them with my fingernails (you can also use a fork) to hint at lids. I cut small pieces of cloth, balled them up, and set them in the eye sockets. You can also use it to emphasize brows or cheekbones.Īfter you’ve covered the entire form check for major seams or bumps and cover with another layer of plaster cloth as needed.Īfter sitting for about 40 minutes or so I made eyeballs. I formed a nose with a small piece of the cloth. Run a wet finger back and forth over the spot until the holes fill in with plaster and become smooth.Ĭontinue wrapping, adding any details you want. The plaster cloth will have little holes. For example, lay a long thin strip down the center of the head and nose, or cut an upside-down triangle to cover the forehead. I like to lay the strips according to the shape of the face so it looks more natural (rather than just glomming them on at random). This prevents major folds and bumps and lets you cover little areas more smoothly.ĭip a strip in the warm water, shake excess water, and place on form. ![]() …and form them with your fingers so they look natural.įor a smaller head cut smaller strips of plaster cloth in varying shapes. Put a layer of foil over the back so they aren’t flat and shapeless. Grab your cereal box and cut out a pair of ears. Now is the time to do it since the plaster can dry pretty quickly. You might need to push the snout over or push one side of the forehead down. I also used the sharp end to push down the corner to give that slight almond shape.Īs you work, check the symmetry. I outlined the area with my fingernail, then used the sharp end of the scissors to push in a divot where the eyes are. The scissors can also be used to form eyes. You can smooth it against the cereal box, or use the handle of your scissors to smooth any bumps. It’s almost like working with clay when placed on top of the foil. This type of masking tape is thinner and has a slightly slicker surface than other types which makes it easier to form. Grab your Scotch masking tape and start covering up the foil in strips. Smooth any sharp edges by pushing them against a cereal box and rubbing. The best part about using foil is that it’s light, cheap, very malleable, and easy to add on to. The form of the head is made by crumpling paper… We’ll make him out of plaster wrap rather than papier-mâché since it’s easy to work with, opaque, requires about one layer, and dries very quickly. They are my inspiration for today’s project, a tiny fox head that can be displayed on your wall. Here are two papier-mâché fox masks I made a few years ago: When I got older and became more aware of interior design I realized how awesome they look when hung, especially in groups. When I was finished my mom would hang the mask on the wall, both to keep it safe and to display. When I was little I made them to wear while playing. They’re such perfect little creatures :-) Whenever I get to see one, usually late at night while driving, I let out an exited “EEEE!”. They’re not quite dog, similar to cats, and oddly human. ![]()
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