Tag Archives: paper mache

Yes, yes, I have been delinquent about posting

Posted on April 9, 2023 by danmonsterman

Ever since Covid hit, three years ago now, I just can’t seem to keep my website or blog up to date.   So here’s a quick rundown of some projects I have made over the last year or so from … Continue reading →

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Paper Mache Ice Dragon – Finished!

Posted on January 14, 2019 by danmonsterman

Well here it is, with the lights on and off.   I say this everytime and it is especially true with this project, but the photos just don’t capture how really pretty this dragon is in person.   The camera … Continue reading →

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Paper Mache Ice Dragon – Finished!

Posted on January 14, 2019 by danmonsterman

First, the painting. Painting this project was a lot more challenging than most.   Because the paint does not easily come off the resin horns and eyes I had to take care from the beginning not to splatter paint everywhere.  … Continue reading →

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Paper Mache Ice Dragon – Final Assembly

Posted on January 3, 2019 by danmonsterman

Ice Dragon – Details Happy New Year to you all! I know I haven’t posted for a while, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been working. There are parts of this project that just take a lot of time. For … Continue reading →

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Paper Mache Ice Dragon – Horns

Posted on December 13, 2018 by danmonsterman

Okay, there are a couple of things besides horns I should discuss, like how I hooked up the lighting.  But I promised horns on this post, so that’s what I’m showing.   I’ll do other posts later about the lights … Continue reading →

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Paper Mache Ice Dragon – a little cloth mache before the horns

Posted on December 6, 2018 by danmonsterman

Okay, I know I said I’d do horns next.  But I decided I wanted a layer of cloth skin on the head first.    It would be a much better surface for using hot glue to apply the horns.   … Continue reading →

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Paper Mache Ice Dragon – Mount the head, add eyes and nostrils

Posted on December 1, 2018 by danmonsterman

Head Mount- Eyes and Nose I know it’s been a little while since I posted last.   But I am posting almost real time and I need to work before posting.  Thank you for your patience (except for the guy … Continue reading →

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Paper Mache Ice Dragon – Wood Plaques and the Neck

Posted on November 21, 2018 by danmonsterman

I have to say at this point that much work has happened and yet I haven’t even started the final assembly when the dragon starts looking like a dragon.  That will come with the next post, I promise.     As … Continue reading →

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Paper Mache Ice Dragon – Even More About Jaws

Posted on November 11, 2018 by danmonsterman

I know what you are thinking…..fergodssake!  More about jaws!  Yep.  This is the last one, I promise.  As you know I decided to use blue l.e.d. lights with this project.  Normally I would bunch lights and put them in the … Continue reading →

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Paper Mache Ice Dragon- More work in the Jaws

Posted on November 1, 2018 by danmonsterman

More About the Jaws.   There is more to be done to these jaws.    First is to dry brush a few highlights.   A dark pink I think.  Same with the tongue.    Next a little glue.  What?   … Continue reading →

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