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hell is empty. all the devils are here.... shakespeare

hell is empty. all the devils are here.... shakespeare

Monday, February 21, 2011

my little mexico, paper mache catrina, a year later and still no progress... boo!

This is May of 2010, made of newspapers and wheat paste, some elmers glue too. still in progress...















This is now.... I kept three of the Mexican bottles from the shower and placed them next to her, this is the little part of Mexico that I have in my home, some loterias, an ashtray bought in a trip to the pyramids, and now the bling bottles. I guess, Sally doesn't belong. I will find her another place at home.... on a side note, if anyone wants to try paper mache, mix half part water and half part glue into a container. Tear strips of newspaper and add layers to your basic shape made of , yes, newspaper! and masking tape to keep it together and make your basic form, then mold it with the layers of paper strips. Add 2 to 3 layers at a time and wait for it to dry then add more. Its very simple but messy and drys hard like paper clay, even harder I think. Fun project for the kids!!!

4 comments:

  1. Omg, I adore that skeleton! Would have loved that one in my house, but I know myself so well, there is no way I am ever going to start paper mache

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  2. I love your "Catrina!" Paper mache is so much fun to work with, messy, but fun. You've inspired me to get back into the glue and paper art.

    Have a great day.
    Georgina

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  3. Paper mache? I've not tried this... but I'm not good with soggy stuff so maybe I'll leave it to the experts!!
    She is a wonderful Catrina!

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  4. wow!!!! esta preciosa!!!!

    me parece que tu Catrina es muy especial!!! me encanta el atrevido escote de su vestido!! grrrr!!!
    Felicidades es una pieza muy hermosa y sobre todo que guarda mucha tradición. Enhorabuena!

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