New Paper Mache Project

Well, I'm finally ready to start another project.  I've finished all of my commissions.    They took much longer than expected (surprise, surprise).    Ganesh is done.  I'm pretty happy with it.    See the photos below.

I wrestled with what project to undertake after the commissions.   First I thought I would make a dog.  I'd really like to make another dog.   And I'm behind on my "Pigs", so I thought that maybe I'd document the making of one of those for this blog.    But in the end, I always come back to dragons.  I want to make a dragon I've had in mind for a while.   I want to make a dragon project that is analogous to an eagle sitting atop a tall, gnarly tree.   So I've decided to make a dragon sitting next to a nest, maybe with a  couple of eggs in the nest, maybe with a baby dragon head sticking out of one.    So that's what I'm going to do.   I've decided to post the progress here in much more real time than in the past.   I'll post even if there is not much progress.  Many people ask me, "How long does a project take?"  I can never answer them.  Time is elusive.  I just can't keep track.   So if I post regularly in real time, it should answer that question.    I'm starting today, Jan 22.  We'll see how long this takes.  

I have to start with the nest.  I've been saving a bunch of driftwood just for a project such as this.   So here is the first photo of this project.  Thanks for stopping by.
 
Here is the nest...unmade.



Paper Mache Ganesh

If you'd like to see the video of Ganesh being made, click here .

Here is a close up of his little rat friend "Mooshika"


Posted by Dan the Monster-man at 1/23/2011 1:58 PM
Categories: New Paper Mache Dragon Project
Tags: paper mache papier mache ganesh hindu sculpture dragons monsters arts and crafts
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  • 1/23/2011 2:48 PM Suz wrote:
    I so love your style, glad to see more of your paper mache! As usual, can't wait to see the finished new dragon and nest!! Thank you so much for sharing your steps with us! I want to attempt larger items, but its hard to think they will even be worthy after seeing your beautiful work!! Thanks Dan!
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    1. 1/23/2011 2:52 PM Dan the Monster-man wrote:
      Hi Suz,
      You don't have to make anything larger.   Your shoe projects are truly unique and fun and clever.   That's a wonderful niche.      Thanks for your nice comments.   They are always appreciated.   I really will get these posts on here quicker this time, I swear.
      See you later.
      Dan

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  • 1/23/2011 3:53 PM Ande wrote:
    WOW!! Jackson and I just watched the video and his running commentary was "WOW!" "That is amazing!." "This is awesome." At the end of the video his final comment was; "Man, that guy is just beast!" Oh course he then wanted to watch the video of the hippo. Again, similar commentary followed by; "That's one bad @$$ hippo. I know what I want to make next. I want a hippo for my room. Needless to say, words can't describe your talent! You truly are remarkable and quite an inspiration. So besides my own "dragon" I will be helping Jackson with a hippo and my older son Spencer with a quatzocol (also decided I needed my own "screamer" after purchasing a used copy of your "Screamer" book (signed even!) Again, that you for being so generous with your knowledge and your humor.
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    1. 1/23/2011 7:43 PM Dan the Monster-man wrote:
      Hey Ande,
      You are so sweet!   Well, you and all of your kids are sweet.  It inspires me to make more stuff when I get such a nice comment.
      Good luck on all your projects.
      Dan

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  • 1/23/2011 3:59 PM Ande wrote:
    Oops, forgot to mention that after looking at all the photos in your books, Neil (my husband) has decided he wants me to make a "boar" type creature for a "bar" area in our basement. And he wants me to cut it in half and have his mounted on one side of a call and his rear end on the other. See, you've even inspired him!!
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    1. 1/23/2011 7:44 PM Dan the Monster-man wrote:
      Tell your husband that that's a great idea!   A boar head and boar's butt.  Perfect
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  • 1/23/2011 10:21 PM suzanna leigh wrote:
    Love the rat! Can't wait to follow your progress on the dragons!
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    1. 1/23/2011 10:41 PM Dan the Monster-man wrote:
      Thank you Suzanna!
      I made good progress today.  I finished the "nest".  I'll post photos tomorrow.
      Take care
      Dan

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  • 1/24/2011 6:29 AM Rayne wrote:
    Wow! Your work is absolutely amazing. I never realized to what level paper mache could be taken. I am totally inspired!
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    1. 1/24/2011 7:41 AM Dan the Monster-man wrote:
      Thank you Rayne.    That's the best compliment an artist can get I think.  I appreciate your comment very much.
      Take care
      Dan

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  • 3/12/2011 7:39 AM Tippet Wold wrote:
    I love paper mache, I love dragons!!
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    1. 3/12/2011 10:45 AM Dan the Monster-man wrote:
      Me too!  Thanks for stopping by.
      Dan

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  • 5/14/2011 5:45 PM Kole wrote:
    I have been pondering over and over in my head about paper mache monsters, dragons and mythological creatures for the past few months. So today I decided to do some research online about it. Which brought me here. First off I would just like to say that from the few pictures I have seen, your work is truly remarkable. However, I am curious to know where you find the eyes for the dragon? I live in Canada, and everything I have seen in the past are just peel and stick googally eyes. Also, i was wondering how you made your teeth.

    Thanks,

    Kole.
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    1. 5/14/2011 7:53 PM Dan the Monster-man wrote:
      Hi Kole,
      Nice to meet you.   I use taxidermy eyes.  You can find several companies online.  Just google "glass eyes" and you'll see them all.  They are very nice.   And I make the teeth out of polymer clay.  You bake it in the oven.  I use "Fimo"  but there are other brands.  Any hobby store will have it.
      Good luck!  I hope you give this medium a try.  I think you'll love it.
      Dan

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  • 6/9/2011 3:30 PM Susie wrote:
    I have taken on a large project for a benefit we have every year. It is a three day event and we have dragon boat races. For our parades we have made a faux dragon boat, but would like a head that is a bit more realitic. It very large and I want to be able to place a smoke machine in the nose cavity. I just wonder if you could please tell me what is the cloth like matericl you used. I get the rest of the supplies. but that one has stumped. Any ideas you have to offer would be great, as It has to be very sterdy I have some ideas but your imput would be wonderful. P.S. I would like to finish it by the 4th of July parade. Thank you for your help if you are able to provide it.
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    1. 6/9/2011 4:46 PM Dan the Monster-man wrote:
      Hello Susie,
      Sounds like you have a fun project on your hands.  I'm not sure how large your dragon head needs to be,  but you will certainly need a substructure, either wood or metal, to make it as strong as it needs to be.     Once you built the structure, you can build your paper mache pieces over it.    The cloth I use is not anything fancy.   I just use old bed sheets.  They are easy to get  from second-hand stores.  Just ask around, many people will have one or two laying around.  

      Good luck to you!   I'm sure it will be great.
      Dan

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