Paper Mache : The art of using paper to create objects/images Newspaper Strips

PAPER MACHE: The Art of Paper Made Objects: Paper is ‘molded’ or “formed’. Papier-mâché (French for 'chewed-up paper' because of its appearance), sometimes called paper-mâché, is a construction material that consists of pieces of paper, sometimes reinforced with textiles, stuck together using a wet paste (e.g., glue, starch, or wallpaper adhesive). The crafted object becomes solid when the paste dries.[1] Terms: Papier-Mache, Paper-mache, Carton-pierre, Decoupage, Lacquer, Armature. Please note that most of these terms originated in the French language. Countries where we find paper-mache used as an artistic medium: Persia, Kashmir, Japan, China, England, Russia, India, Korea, America, Italy, France, Germany, Poland, and France.

Paper Mache Animals are popular as masks, piggy banks, and as piñatas.

Paper Mache is useful for home design/décor. We can make FUNCTIONAL or AESTHETICALLY PLEASING pieces. Aesthetically Pleasing Work This papier-mâché lacquered bowl could be used to hold the papier-mâché fruit!

Paper Mache has been used to create DOLL HEADS in many different countries. This has gone out of use with the development of modern plastic materials. Papier-mâché was used for doll heads starting as far back as 1540, and continued to be used into the early 20th century. The head would be smoothed, painted and varnished.

Papier-mâché is commonly used for large, temporary sculpture such as Carnival floats. A basic structure of wood, metal and metal wire is covered in papier-mâché. Once dried, details are added. The papier-mâché is then sanded and painted.

and theatrical head gear are important to the world of play-acting Papier-mâché MASKS and theatrical head gear are important to the world of play-acting

Paper Mache has been used to create FLOAT DESIGNS for parades.

Papier-mâché has been used in Theatre for creating Set Design objects and Costume Parts

Puppetry involves the creation of Papier-mâché Puppets and other set pieces.

AMAZINGLY: Paper Mache has been used to create ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES such as CELING DESIGNS.. … WALL DESIGNS…..EVEN FURNITURE!

RUSSIAN PAPER MACHE WORK: Decorated Boxes The village of Fedoskino (Федоскино) located not far from Moscow on the banks of the Ucha River, It is the oldest of the four art centers of Russian lacquer miniature painting on papier-mâché, which has been practiced there since 1795. The lacquer artists of Palekh, Kholui and Mstera continue to use the technique of painting in egg-based tempera overlaid with intricate gold leaf highlighting. No Russian lacquer artwork is presently considered a genuine piece unless it bears the signature of one of the recognized artists from one of four villages, each village having its own style. A Palekh jewelery box

Many Countries have used paper Mache to create beautiful objects Many Countries have used paper Mache to create beautiful objects. To the LEFT are Russian Enameled paper Mache Boxes. Below are items from Asia.

FUNCTIONAL OBJECTS can be made out of paper mache.

Carton-pierre (French for 'stone cardboard') is papier-mâché that has been decorated to resemble wood, stone, or metal, and is used as decoration.[2] Starting around 1725, gilded papier-mâché began to appear in Europe as a low-cost alternative to similarly treated plaster or carved wood in architecture.

Japanned is most often a heavy black lacquer, almost like enamel paint Japanned is most often a heavy black lacquer, almost like enamel paint. The European technique uses varnishes that have a resin base similar to shellac, applied in heat-dried layers which are then polished, to give a smooth glossy finish. It can also come in reds, greens and blues. Originating in India, China, and Japan as a decorative coating for pottery, it made its way into Europe by the 1600s.

Hanji (Korean paper art) Hanji is the name of a traditional paper art form originating from Korea. There are two basic divisions of hanji, a two dimensional and a three dimensional. Two dimensional hanji uses paper of various colors to create an image in a similar format as a painting, however the paper itself is folded and crumpled making the image stick up from the paper it is adhered, but the image itself is only a 2 dimensional likeness, although there may be depth to some of the elements. 2 dimensional hanji are typically framed much like a painting.

Korean Hanji 3-Dimensional Sculpture Korean Hanji lacquer Boxes Three dimensional Hanji is similar to papier-mâché, in that it attempts to make sculpture type objects which may stand unsupported.

One common item made in the 1800s in America was the paper canoe, most famously made by Waters & Sons of Troy, New York. The invention of the continuous sheet paper machine allows paper sheets to be made of any length, and this made an ideal material for building a seamless boat hull. Paper racing shells were highly competitive during the late 1800s.

Papier-mâché panels were used in the late 1800s and early 1900s to produce lightweight domes, used primarily for observatories. The domes were constructed over a wooden or iron framework, and the first domes were made by the same manufacturer that made the early paper boats, Waters & Sons. The domes used in observatories had to be light in weight so that they could easily be rotated to position the telescope opening in any direction. In 1881 the largest of their domes was placed on the new Lusk Observatory at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point. It was slightly over 30 feet in diameter and contained over 2,000 pounds of paper. Built in England-one of the first built paper domes

More SCULPTURES: Note the stylized forms versus completely realistic forms.

ARTISTS use paper mache to create interesting SCULPTURES

Skulls are a popular item for artistic designs within the country of Mexico. Skulls have been used by many artists for ‘DESIGN’ work…these are papier-mâché skull masks.

Project Theme: Converging Cultural Legends/Myths Spend the remaining time today sketching out ideas that you feel connect an animal or facial form to a cultural legend or mythical creature. You are tasked with coming up with a concept that merges a person or animal with a myth or legend. You will be sculpting this new hybrid creature at least 2 ft tall/wide. Examples: Ancient Greek Minotaur Centaur Devils/Angels Serpents during the Middle Ages Dragons Writing Component: You will be tasked with writing a creative story to accompany your creature/person of at least 250 words explaining the myth or legend that surrounds your new ‘hybrid’ creation.