
Hi, I'm Rachael. In this course I will show you step by step how to create a papier mache fun lady sculpture inspired by the artist Niki de Saint Phalle.
A description and list of equipment and materials to be used in this project.
How to apply paper strips.
How to make a sturdy stand.
Completing the stand.
How to make the template for the body.
Cutting the template from a sheet of cardboard.
Adding the cardboard template to the stand.
Making the individual body parts from paper.
Adding the body parts to the armature.
Adding the head to the armature.
Creating the main body from paper.
Adding the back.
Finishing the back.
Bending the leg to kick outwards.
Adding the bust area.
Adding the stomach area.
Adding the buttocks.
Adding paper strips.
More paper strips.
Leaving the sculpture to dry.
Enlarging the thighs.
Filling in the holes.
Adding more paper strips.
Complete strips and dry.
Making the paper clay.
Adding clay to the paper sculpture.
Adding more clay.
Sanding the sculpture.
Painting the undercoat.
Adding second undercoat.
Drawing the overall design.
Painting the head and limbs.
Sketching in the costume details.
Painting the costume.
Adding more paint.
Adding varnish.
Adding more varnish.
Well done, you have finished. I hope you enjoyed the course. Please feel free to send me photos of your sculptures and any comments or questions you may have.
In this course, we will be creating a fun lady sculpture, inspired by the iconic Niki de Saint Phalle nana sculptures. Niki de Saint Phalle was a French sculptor and painter known for her colourful and whimsical sculptures of women. Her Nanas, in particular, are playful and joyful representations of the female form.
You will learn how to make a sculpture modelled in papier mache (paper strips and paper clay). Papier mache is a versatile and affordable medium, as well as being eco-friendly. A great way to upcycle your rubbish and help the planet.
The course guides you step by step in the creation of a structure, the volumes and surface of the piece, to the final finer details.
Throughout the course, we will cover the very basics of papier mache, from creating a stand and an armature to mixing paste and applying layers of paper, followed by paper clay.
By the end of the course, you will have created your very own fun lady sculpture. This course is the perfect opportunity to explore the world of papier mache and be an eco-warrior at the same time.
So, grab your newspaper and paste and lets get started!
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