Dan i think your work is fantastic . I am also makeing a paper mache dragon . It is comeing alone well . I just want to give a huge thanks ,for everything u have done
Wow! I look at paper mache projects and they are always so simple and child like. Finely something new and fresh! your imagination is your only limit with ANYTHING!
Ps that was a really cool technique you used painting black over it...
Thank you for the kind words. I really appreciate it. I think paper mache is an under-untilized, under-rated medium. I'm happy that you see the potential.
Hi there. Thank you for the nice compliment. If you want to see projects being made from beginning to end, check out my blog, PaperMacheBlog (dot com). I have more on my site, GourmetPaperMache (dot com). I also have a Facebook page. Search for Gourmet Paper Mache.
Thank you for the nice comment! I think the best compliment an artist can get is having inspired someone else to do art. So I really appreciate your nice remarks.
These are amazing! All of your sculptures are beautiful artwork. The blackwashing is a great technique, it adds so much detail. My art teacher showed me these, and we are starting a "paper mache monster" project inspired by these. You have a great talent :)
Thank you GeorgiaPeach! (love your login) I really appreciate the nice comment. It is really nice of you to write. Thank your teacher for me. And let me know if you have questions. You can contact me through my site too, GourmetPaperMache (dot com).
I would use it for horns or big teeth or tusks. I'm sure it's like cement when it's dry. That's great for parts of things. But I couldn't imagine making a large dragon with it. It would be like manipulating clay. Then it would be really heavy and require lots of sanding. So for parts of things I think it would be great. Not sure about making entire pieces with it. Just thought I'd mention it.
If I slowed it down the video would be really long. This is meant to be for entertainment only. I do have slower, instructional videos on my site, GourmetPaperMache (dot com) if you are interested in my techniques.
I don't mind you asking at all. It's actually just black paint with some water added. I paint it on and then wipe it off before it's dry. I've coined the process "blackwashing". It really brings out the details.
I also think it would be fun. I've made some pretty large beasts in my time. Problem with big things is they take up so much room. I have an alien fighter in my studio that is bigger than I am. He's really hard to move. So he just sits until I have a show.
That is just cloth (old bed sheet) dipped in white glue. If you are interested in the process, check out my site, GourmetPaperMache (dot com) and my blog, PaperMacheBlog (dot com). I have instructional videos and instructions on those sites.
Thank you for the nice comment! I'm glad you like this dragon, although I just finished one I like much more. You can see it on Youtube. It's called "Paper Mache Sea Dragon" if you are interested.
Hola. Estoy usando traductor Google, así que espero que puedan entender. Puedo hacer que los dientes de arcilla de polímero, como "Fimo" o "Super Sculpy". Que cocerlos en el horno. Puse una final "piel" de tela (una sábana vieja) se sumerge en blanco (todo uso) pegamento. Eso es lo que se ve antes de pintar.
WOW just WOW! can u make a lion and post the vid by wednesday? i have a project i nid to make a paper mache "lion" and i dont know how to do it ,it will be passed next week pls help!!! thank you!
Hello there. Of course I would not be able to make a lion by next Wednesday. It takes time and effort to make a project like that. I just have to say that a project like that is probably unrealistic in that time frame. It takes about three days for the paper mache balls to dry. Sorry about that.
Dan
By the way, I do have a video of me making a little lion cub (along with a dragon "cub"). It's callled "Parallel Paper Mache". It is on Youtube. Check it out.
Thank you again. You inspire me to make more. I just uploaded a video tonight. It's my best dragon yet. Hope you see it. It's called "Paper Mache Seadragon"
I think all of your pieces are absolutely fantastic. I'm high school student and I'd like to give paper macheing a go, so can you tell me a good project to start on? Also, is that masking tape you put on over the newspaper? and if so, how do you make it so smooth?
Thank you for the nice comment. For a beginning project I would try making a basic monster. Can't go wrong (no one will tell you that the lump is in the wrong place). You will learn the techniques making that. From there the sky is the limit. For more info, check out my site, GourmetPaperMache (dot com) and especially my blog, PaperMacheBlog (dot com). You can see projects being built with commentary there.
@DanMonsterMan Thank you for the advice, also, what kind of paints do you use? is there any way paper could replace the cloth layer too, or is that a must? are there any good substitute for those glass eyes?
sorry to pepper you with all these questions, I guess I'm just very curious and excited! Its great to have found a new project!
I just use latex paints. There are many paper mache techniques. I invented the cloth mache. It's what I do. Most paper mache artists don't use the cloth at all. You can use anything round for eyes. They don't have to be glass.
hey I made a papier mache work and when it dries smelled disgusting. What I can do that does not happen again? you are a great artist!!! you have the best videos in youtube bye and please answer.
Thank you for the nice note and kind words. Your project must not have dried completely. Paper mache paste will not smell good if it doesn't dry fairly quickly. But the smell should go away once it it thoroughly dried. If you can, put it in the sun, or in a window with sun coming through or over a heat vent to get it really dry.
THAT IS AMAZING!! I have been thinking about trying to use paper mache as my next medium and because of this video I now know I definitely want to try it out.
I used what I remembered from elementary school as a start. Of course over the years I developed different variations of the technique. I learned by doing.
Awesome stuff! I'm an artist as well, so I know the work it takes to get project completed!! I give you credit for making the video as well! I know the video alone took hours of editing!
Thank you for the very flattering comment! It's especially appreciated coming from another artist. Like you said, you understand the time and effort involved. Good luck with your art. Making art makes the world a better place I think.
Thank you for the nice comment. A dragon like this would take a couple weeks working an hour here and an hour there. There is drying time between steps.
Take care
Dan
PS. If you are interested, you can see more details of making dragons etc on my blog, PaperMacheBlog (dot com).
whats the paste that u use?? i have a project in my dance class N i have to make a bug based off the movie TRON..and i decided to do paper mache...so id be very thankful in knowing wat materials u used in ur vid..thanks
Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate it. Those are taxidermy, glass eyes. If you google, "glass eyes" you will find several companies who sell them. I put a "skin" of cloth (old bed sheets) dipped in white glue (like Elmer's). That is the white you are seeing. Good luck on any project you are making. You can see more of the process on my blog, PaperMacheBlog (dot com) if you are interested.
I do hollow some out, but only if the project is really large. I just cut a hole and pull out the paper from inside. Then patch with masking tape. Good luck.
your work is absolutely amazing.. its very inspiring.. i have actually bought your books and read them.. i have started yet as i dont know where to get the eyes from.. ive searched online for taxidermists but i was wondering if you know a good website to use.
Thanks for the kind words (and the plug for my books). For eyes, I use vandykestaxidermy (dot com). Good luck. Let me know if you ever have any questions. If you want more detail, I'm currently documenting a dragon build on my blog, PaperMacheBlog (dot com).
I am learning about genes in science class and we got our own dragon dna and we "mated" with other classmates and we are assigned to make our baby dragons. By far the COOLEST video ever!!!!! Love it!!!!!!!!!! So amazing! I have been taking art for 9 years and was so not able to do that. haha ;)
I do have instructional videos and demonstrations on my blog, PaperMacheBlog (dot com) if you are interested. More information on my site as well, GourmetPaperMache (dot com). Thanks for your nice comment.
Los videos son para el entretenimiento. Son rápidos para que pueda mostrar la totalidad del proyecto está realizando. Tengo más lento videos instructivos y mucha más información en mi blog, PaperMacheBlog (punto com).
dude your work is amazing! every sculpture has like its own personality you know? its like im expecting one of them to wink at me XD, but in your opinion what kind of project should a beginner start off with?
Thank you for the kind words. I always encourage people to start off with a small monster. A monster so that you can't do anything wrong (no such thing as the lump in the wrong place). And you'll learn the techniques by doing that project. As you work you'll get ideas for something more elaborate if you want. It just works that way. Give this medium a try. It's fun and very satisfying.
I'm pretty sure it will stick. She uses toilet paper, Elmer's glue, joint compound, and a small amount of linseed oil (or mineral oil). This will certainly stick to cardboard. Sounds like a great project. Good luck.
can someone tell me if i can sand paper mache and paint over it? I made a very complicated car out of cardboard and there are some holes in it, that i want to fill wilth paper mache and then sand it so that it will become smooth before paint. .
The kind of paper mache I use can't be sanded. I use the paper strip and flour and water paste type of paper mache. But there are paper mache artists who use actual mashed paper type mache which can be sanded. Check out Jonni's paper mache formula. She is at ultimatepapermache (dot com).
@DanMonsterMan wow thx for the quick reply, and for the tip. Were making RC cars in my highschool engineering class and we can only use cardboard for our outer cover. Im all about aesthetics, so instead of just making bocxcars, i made mine with curves. And it is pretty hard to make a detailed shape with cardboard, but i did it after many hours. Now with your tip i can make it better, and after i airbrush it, it wont look as messy. thx again
I do sell some, but they are pretty expensive. They take a lot of time. That's why I encourage people to make a dragon themselves. All kinds of people have done that and love them better than if they'd purchased mine. I have a how-to book showing how to make this exact dragon.
Hi! This is great! I have a question though about the colors.. What paint did you use? And what is the process you did? I can see you painted it with base colors first. And then you added black then wiped it off.. Is that right?
I just used all purpose, water based paint from Home Depot. Any water based paint will work. You are exactly right. I paint with a base color. Then I "blackwash", paint with watered down black and wipe it off before it dries. It really brings out the color.
Those are strips of an old bed sheet dipped into Elmer's glue. I call that process "cloth mache" and I add it as a "skin". For the paper mache part I just use white flour and water. Nothing more exotic than that.
I'm seriously considering dropping some money and time into learning how to do this. It looks like a great way to add neat things around the house, and have fun while doing it. Keep the videos comin'.
Thank you for the nice comments! This dragon probably took about three weeks to make. That's working a couple hours a day. I was filming too, so that was part of the time it took.
You can do that! I sell a how-to book that shows in in detail how to make this exact dragon. It is this dragon being built in the book. Just visit my site to find out more.
GourmetPaperMache (dot com)
You should give this medium a try. You will love it.
when you painted the dragon with paint and it was time to paint it black to make the "burn" effect thingy how did u wipe the black paint out and some stayed there to make that effect??is it black paint or something else?
MUCHAS FELICIDADES !! y tambien muchas gracias por compartir todo el proceso de una gran creacion de Arte, Es Genial!!. Es un excelente trabajo artistico y un muy buen video.
And........I just ordered your book!!! Looking forward to seeing what kind of dragon I can make.....I especially love the colors you used (my living room is orange and turquoise.....need a red/orange dragon, don't cha think????)
oh my goodness, this was incredible to watch......what an amazing creature you have made, I would love to have him in my house any day!!! I will watch this over and over!!!
i have a question pls reply...what is that white paper that you covered to your mache..its elastic...im amazed..i have a proj. so pls help me..answer my question^^
That is cloth, an old bed sheet torn into strips, dipped into white glue (Elmer's glue, but PVA wood glue works too). I call the process "cloth mache".
I have more information on my site and blog, GourmetPaperMache and PaperMacheBlog (dot com) if you are interested.
This was very amazing! Shear talent!!! I love how the colors turned out, and the detail is astonishing! Being an artist myself, I enjoy spectating other people's work, but if it were a real life dragon, do you think it can fly?
what do u use for the detail? do you still just use paper mache or something else
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Do you use watered down black paint? It seems like it wipes off to easy to just be regular paint.
heatherxdhavoc33 4 days ago
This is my new hobby.
AlexAndTaylor7 1 week ago
@sweeterthancandtdeco he uses bed sheets dipped in mache glue stuff for the wings and his final layer of "skin"
AlexAndTaylor7 1 week ago
Wow this is amazing!! I'm attempting to make a paper mache dragon myself so if you don't mind I have a few questions.
What's the dry time between each layer or paper and what's the layer you put on last along with the wings? Was it a different material?
Last thing, for coloring do you use acrylic paint?
sweeterthencandydeco 3 weeks ago
damn, you... you're too awesome. I love you (and your work) <3 I like paper mache and I adore such... serious works <3 amazing
HikaruJJ1 1 month ago
good
mymovie269 1 month ago
2 fino.
10xGHOSTx 1 month ago
Dan i think your work is fantastic . I am also makeing a paper mache dragon . It is comeing alone well . I just want to give a huge thanks ,for everything u have done
TheOnlyBrownBear 2 months ago
You're badass. You make decent money doing this Dan?
DustinAndNatasha 3 months ago
Wow! I look at paper mache projects and they are always so simple and child like. Finely something new and fresh! your imagination is your only limit with ANYTHING!
Ps that was a really cool technique you used painting black over it...
funk3rocker 3 months ago
@funk3rocker
Thank you for the kind words. I really appreciate it. I think paper mache is an under-untilized, under-rated medium. I'm happy that you see the potential.
Take care
Dan
DanMonsterMan 3 months ago
Oh wow that is amazing, Iv been working on making a dragon, but I am not nearly as good as you are. That looks absolutely fantastic.
ABgarden 3 months ago
@ABgarden
Thank you for the nice comment! I really appreciate it.
Dan
PS. I've been doing paper mache for 35+ years. It's all practice. Good luck on your project!
DanMonsterMan 3 months ago
@DanMonsterMan Thank you! working on the wing currently=D
ABgarden 3 months ago
@ABgarden
excellent. Have fun!
DanMonsterMan 3 months ago
wow you really are good :) I am so excited to buy your book. Thank you very much for show us how you did it.
PD. Do you have facebook ? I would like to follow your proyects really are amazing.
nuttplate12 4 months ago
@nuttplate12
Hi there. Thank you for the nice compliment. If you want to see projects being made from beginning to end, check out my blog, PaperMacheBlog (dot com). I have more on my site, GourmetPaperMache (dot com). I also have a Facebook page. Search for Gourmet Paper Mache.
Good luck on your projects.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 4 months ago
Your Art style reminds me of Jim Henson! It is so creative and detailed! You inspire me to make my own sculptures :)
foreverqtpie 4 months ago
@foreverqtpie
Thank you for the nice comment! I think the best compliment an artist can get is having inspired someone else to do art. So I really appreciate your nice remarks.
Take care
Dan
DanMonsterMan 4 months ago
These are amazing! All of your sculptures are beautiful artwork. The blackwashing is a great technique, it adds so much detail. My art teacher showed me these, and we are starting a "paper mache monster" project inspired by these. You have a great talent :)
georgiapeachXD 4 months ago
@georgiapeachXD
Thank you GeorgiaPeach! (love your login) I really appreciate the nice comment. It is really nice of you to write. Thank your teacher for me. And let me know if you have questions. You can contact me through my site too, GourmetPaperMache (dot com).
Take care
Dan
DanMonsterMan 4 months ago
@DanMonsterMan
have you ever used mod roc??
i heard that its good
Bloodygeek1 4 months ago
@Bloodygeek1
Hi there. I've never used mod roc. But I have also heard of it. I might have to get some and experiment a bit.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 4 months ago
@DanMonsterMan
cool
ive heard its makes papper mache easyer and more solid
Bloodygeek1 4 months ago
@Bloodygeek1
I would use it for horns or big teeth or tusks. I'm sure it's like cement when it's dry. That's great for parts of things. But I couldn't imagine making a large dragon with it. It would be like manipulating clay. Then it would be really heavy and require lots of sanding. So for parts of things I think it would be great. Not sure about making entire pieces with it. Just thought I'd mention it.
Take care
Dan
DanMonsterMan 4 months ago
@DanMonsterMan
very true.
I just wanna thank you for making papper mahe an art instead of somthing kids do
you rock man
Bloodygeek1 4 months ago
@Bloodygeek1
You are welcome. And thank you!
Dan
DanMonsterMan 4 months ago
@DanMonsterMan
=)
Bloodygeek1 4 months ago
thats crazy work never seen something done in paper mache like that awesome
SparkofDarkness1 4 months ago
@SparkofDarkness1
Thank you! That's very nice of you to say. I really appreciate you taking the time to write.
Take care
Dan
DanMonsterMan 4 months ago
am always in awe of these vids!
potter9006 4 months ago
@potter9006
Thank you! That is very nice of you to comment.
Take care
Dan
DanMonsterMan 4 months ago
cool but wish you could of slow down some
stevensonmetal 4 months ago
@stevensonmetal
If I slowed it down the video would be really long. This is meant to be for entertainment only. I do have slower, instructional videos on my site, GourmetPaperMache (dot com) if you are interested in my techniques.
Take care
Dan
DanMonsterMan 4 months ago
If you don't mine me asking what's that wipe-off black paint substance you used for the shading?
Also this was beastly. Good job.
UncleShoveit 5 months ago
@UncleShoveit
Hi there,
I don't mind you asking at all. It's actually just black paint with some water added. I paint it on and then wipe it off before it's dry. I've coined the process "blackwashing". It really brings out the details.
Dan
PS. Thank you for the very nice comment.
DanMonsterMan 5 months ago
i would really love to see u make a full size animal of some sort!
stewdemonkey 6 months ago
@stewdemonkey like a big animal,
stewdemonkey 6 months ago
@stewdemonkey
I also think it would be fun. I've made some pretty large beasts in my time. Problem with big things is they take up so much room. I have an alien fighter in my studio that is bigger than I am. He's really hard to move. So he just sits until I have a show.
Take care
Dan
DanMonsterMan 6 months ago
awesome!!!
joe49997 6 months ago
@joe49997
Thank you!
Dan
DanMonsterMan 6 months ago
You are an amazing artist! This was inspiring and fun to watch! Thank you for sharing :)
LaakeAbstracts 6 months ago
@LaakeAbstracts
You are very kind to take the time to write. I really appreciate your comment. Thank you!
Dan
DanMonsterMan 6 months ago
AGAIN EXCELLENT!
ccz1826598 6 months ago
@ccz1826598
I'm glad you like the videos. And thanks for taking the time to write.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 6 months ago
wats that white thing u put on the dragon for his skin called and were do u get it?
ven0m34 6 months ago
@ven0m34
That is just cloth (old bed sheet) dipped in white glue. If you are interested in the process, check out my site, GourmetPaperMache (dot com) and my blog, PaperMacheBlog (dot com). I have instructional videos and instructions on those sites.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 6 months ago
your dragon is so beautiful! I'd like to have one on my balcony)
chateaudelamer 6 months ago
@chateaudelamer
Thank you for the nice comment! I'm glad you like this dragon, although I just finished one I like much more. You can see it on Youtube. It's called "Paper Mache Sea Dragon" if you are interested.
Take care
Dan
DanMonsterMan 6 months ago
That are made teeth?
which is the white coating before painting the dragon?
excuse my bad English, thanks from Mexico
88Talbain88 6 months ago
@88Talbain88
Hola. Estoy usando traductor Google, así que espero que puedan entender. Puedo hacer que los dientes de arcilla de polímero, como "Fimo" o "Super Sculpy". Que cocerlos en el horno. Puse una final "piel" de tela (una sábana vieja) se sumerge en blanco (todo uso) pegamento. Eso es lo que se ve antes de pintar.
Gusto en conocerlo.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 6 months ago
@DanMonsterMan Also use google translator.
Thank you very much! You are very friendly, your work inspires me
you're a great artist. Greetings from Mexico.
88Talbain88 6 months ago
I have too often tried but my dragon like a cow steet owja and what is da black stuff that you always gain last ophet
pdg40800 6 months ago
@pdg40800
That is black paint that is watered down. I paint it on first then wipe it off before it is dry. Keep working on your dragon. Patience is the key.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 6 months ago
@DanMonsterMan
ok thanks
pdg40800 6 months ago
WOW just WOW! can u make a lion and post the vid by wednesday? i have a project i nid to make a paper mache "lion" and i dont know how to do it ,it will be passed next week pls help!!! thank you!
TiAmAtRiA07 6 months ago
@TiAmAtRiA07
Hello there. Of course I would not be able to make a lion by next Wednesday. It takes time and effort to make a project like that. I just have to say that a project like that is probably unrealistic in that time frame. It takes about three days for the paper mache balls to dry. Sorry about that.
Dan
By the way, I do have a video of me making a little lion cub (along with a dragon "cub"). It's callled "Parallel Paper Mache". It is on Youtube. Check it out.
DanMonsterMan 6 months ago
@DanMonsterMan i saw it THANK YOU!!! :D
TiAmAtRiA07 6 months ago
I love you, i mean this! You are well appreciated!!!
jcdoris 7 months ago
@jcdoris
What a sweet comment! You are too kind. Thank you. I'm very flattered that you like the videos and the art.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 6 months ago
i apreciate all ur time on this and i love ur art take care too and i hope u make like a bear head or somthing next!!!!!!!!! i appriciate it
SuperSteelers65 8 months ago
@SuperSteelers65
Thank you again. You inspire me to make more. I just uploaded a video tonight. It's my best dragon yet. Hope you see it. It's called "Paper Mache Seadragon"
Take care
Dan
DanMonsterMan 8 months ago
This is an amazing sculpture! You're very good at what you do. How much does a finished paper mache sculpture of this size weigh?
weirdmisty 8 months ago
@weirdmisty
Thank you for your nice comment! This project probably weighs two or thee pounds.
Take care
Dan
DanMonsterMan 8 months ago
I think all of your pieces are absolutely fantastic. I'm high school student and I'd like to give paper macheing a go, so can you tell me a good project to start on? Also, is that masking tape you put on over the newspaper? and if so, how do you make it so smooth?
artguy96 8 months ago
@artguy96
Hi there,
Thank you for the nice comment. For a beginning project I would try making a basic monster. Can't go wrong (no one will tell you that the lump is in the wrong place). You will learn the techniques making that. From there the sky is the limit. For more info, check out my site, GourmetPaperMache (dot com) and especially my blog, PaperMacheBlog (dot com). You can see projects being built with commentary there.
Yes, that is masking tape.
Take care
Dan
DanMonsterMan 8 months ago
@DanMonsterMan Thank you for the advice, also, what kind of paints do you use? is there any way paper could replace the cloth layer too, or is that a must? are there any good substitute for those glass eyes?
sorry to pepper you with all these questions, I guess I'm just very curious and excited! Its great to have found a new project!
artguy96 8 months ago
@artguy96
I just use latex paints. There are many paper mache techniques. I invented the cloth mache. It's what I do. Most paper mache artists don't use the cloth at all. You can use anything round for eyes. They don't have to be glass.
Good luck with your new venture.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 8 months ago
hey I made a papier mache work and when it dries smelled disgusting. What I can do that does not happen again? you are a great artist!!! you have the best videos in youtube bye and please answer.
gregoC13 9 months ago
@gregoC13
Hi there,
Thank you for the nice note and kind words. Your project must not have dried completely. Paper mache paste will not smell good if it doesn't dry fairly quickly. But the smell should go away once it it thoroughly dried. If you can, put it in the sun, or in a window with sun coming through or over a heat vent to get it really dry.
Good luck on your art work!
Dan
DanMonsterMan 9 months ago
also, how do you make the teeth? what are you using? and did you have to bake them at all?
Dezi3110 9 months ago
@Dezi3110
I use Fimo for teeth, but there are many other products like Super Sculpey. It is polymer clay you bake in the oven.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 9 months ago
THAT IS AMAZING!! I have been thinking about trying to use paper mache as my next medium and because of this video I now know I definitely want to try it out.
Dezi3110 9 months ago
@Dezi3110
Thank you for your nice comment! And yes, you definitely should try this medium out. It's great.
Good luck on your venture.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 9 months ago
wow I rally like it =) !!!
aupaysdesmangas 9 months ago
@aupaysdesmangas
I'm very happy you like the dragon. Thank you for commenting.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 9 months ago
what is the white paper you were using
evilB300 9 months ago
@evilB300
In the end I use cloth dipped in white glue. That is what you are seeing.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 9 months ago
where did you learn and how?
jessemaik 9 months ago
@jessemaik
I used what I remembered from elementary school as a start. Of course over the years I developed different variations of the technique. I learned by doing.
Thank you for your interest.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 9 months ago
awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jessemaik 9 months ago
@jessemaik
Thank you!
Dan
DanMonsterMan 9 months ago
Awesome stuff! I'm an artist as well, so I know the work it takes to get project completed!! I give you credit for making the video as well! I know the video alone took hours of editing!
MrJustinMiner 9 months ago
@MrJustinMiner
Thank you for the very flattering comment! It's especially appreciated coming from another artist. Like you said, you understand the time and effort involved. Good luck with your art. Making art makes the world a better place I think.
Take care
Dan
DanMonsterMan 9 months ago
Wow this is really amazing
How long did this project take?
TDHReviews 10 months ago
@TDHReviews
Hello,
Thank you for the nice comment. A dragon like this would take a couple weeks working an hour here and an hour there. There is drying time between steps.
Take care
Dan
PS. If you are interested, you can see more details of making dragons etc on my blog, PaperMacheBlog (dot com).
DanMonsterMan 10 months ago
whats the paste that u use?? i have a project in my dance class N i have to make a bug based off the movie TRON..and i decided to do paper mache...so id be very thankful in knowing wat materials u used in ur vid..thanks
jinxsayonara 10 months ago
@jinxsayonara
I have all the information you need at my blog, PaperMacheBlog (dot com). Good luck!
Dan
DanMonsterMan 10 months ago
@DanMonsterMan
where do you get the eyes (and what are they called) and do you just use white papper to cover the newspapper.
you are inspirational !!!
my boyfriend tols me papper mache isn't art, and then I showed him this vid......now he sees it our way =D
thanks man
Bloodygeek1 10 months ago
@Bloodygeek1
Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate it. Those are taxidermy, glass eyes. If you google, "glass eyes" you will find several companies who sell them. I put a "skin" of cloth (old bed sheets) dipped in white glue (like Elmer's). That is the white you are seeing. Good luck on any project you are making. You can see more of the process on my blog, PaperMacheBlog (dot com) if you are interested.
Take care
Dan
DanMonsterMan 10 months ago
@DanMonsterMan
thanks man =D
I'll be sure to check out your blogs.
though way do you hallow your stuff out??
Bloodygeek1 10 months ago
@Bloodygeek1
I do hollow some out, but only if the project is really large. I just cut a hole and pull out the paper from inside. Then patch with masking tape. Good luck.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 10 months ago
@DanMonsterMan
why do that??
Bloodygeek1 10 months ago
@Bloodygeek1
It's not necessary, but it makes it lighter.
DanMonsterMan 10 months ago
@DanMonsterMan
ok cool
thanks man!! =D
Bloodygeek1 10 months ago
Hi Dan,
your work is absolutely amazing.. its very inspiring.. i have actually bought your books and read them.. i have started yet as i dont know where to get the eyes from.. ive searched online for taxidermists but i was wondering if you know a good website to use.
Thank you
gemenism 10 months ago
@gemenism
Hi there,
Thanks for the kind words (and the plug for my books). For eyes, I use vandykestaxidermy (dot com). Good luck. Let me know if you ever have any questions. If you want more detail, I'm currently documenting a dragon build on my blog, PaperMacheBlog (dot com).
Take care
Dan
DanMonsterMan 10 months ago
wow ese dragon es mas mejor que mi globo de paper mache lol
Aguaatlantis 11 months ago
@Aguaatlantis
Gracias por el comentario agradable. Los globos están bien, para los huevos.
Cuidar
Dan
DanMonsterMan 11 months ago
Bastante impresionante, parece un poco complicado, pero el resultado es espectacular...
folken555 11 months ago
@folken555
Muchas gracias por sus amables palabras. Realmente lo aprecio.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 11 months ago
I am learning about genes in science class and we got our own dragon dna and we "mated" with other classmates and we are assigned to make our baby dragons. By far the COOLEST video ever!!!!! Love it!!!!!!!!!! So amazing! I have been taking art for 9 years and was so not able to do that. haha ;)
keepurpwsoffmyundrwr 11 months ago
@keepurpwsoffmyundrwr
Thank you for the nice comment! I really appreciate it. Your science project sounds fun. Good luck!
Dan
DanMonsterMan 11 months ago
that was sooooooo nice but i wish theere's an explaination for each step
titabarcelona 11 months ago
@titabarcelona
I do have instructional videos and demonstrations on my blog, PaperMacheBlog (dot com) if you are interested. More information on my site as well, GourmetPaperMache (dot com). Thanks for your nice comment.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 11 months ago 2
me encanta tu trabajo pero la rapidez no me deja apreciar el proceso, prodias hacer un video con proceso explicado por favor, lo agradeceria mucho :)
fluorescent22 11 months ago
@fluorescent22
Los videos son para el entretenimiento. Son rápidos para que pueda mostrar la totalidad del proyecto está realizando. Tengo más lento videos instructivos y mucha más información en mi blog, PaperMacheBlog (punto com).
Gracias por su atención.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 11 months ago
1:05 Goatse!
prick20 1 year ago
@prick20
I'm sorry, but I don't know what that means.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
dude your work is amazing! every sculpture has like its own personality you know? its like im expecting one of them to wink at me XD, but in your opinion what kind of project should a beginner start off with?
mmmmmwaffles 1 year ago
@mmmmmwaffles
Hey there (I love your login),
Thank you for the kind words. I always encourage people to start off with a small monster. A monster so that you can't do anything wrong (no such thing as the lump in the wrong place). And you'll learn the techniques by doing that project. As you work you'll get ideas for something more elaborate if you want. It just works that way. Give this medium a try. It's fun and very satisfying.
Take care
Dan
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
@DanMonsterMan
thnx for the info :D
mmmmmwaffles 1 year ago
Hermoso!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MrMardesi 1 year ago
@MrMardesi
Muchas gracias por el comentario!
Dan
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
great work... i really love your work.. what are those teeth made up?? is that paper also???
chubbymondragon 1 year ago
one more question does the clay recipe stick to cardboard or do i need to use some glue?
hoboninjas 1 year ago
@hoboninjas
I'm pretty sure it will stick. She uses toilet paper, Elmer's glue, joint compound, and a small amount of linseed oil (or mineral oil). This will certainly stick to cardboard. Sounds like a great project. Good luck.
Dan
GourmetPaperMache (dot com)
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
can someone tell me if i can sand paper mache and paint over it? I made a very complicated car out of cardboard and there are some holes in it, that i want to fill wilth paper mache and then sand it so that it will become smooth before paint. .
hoboninjas 1 year ago
@hoboninjas
The kind of paper mache I use can't be sanded. I use the paper strip and flour and water paste type of paper mache. But there are paper mache artists who use actual mashed paper type mache which can be sanded. Check out Jonni's paper mache formula. She is at ultimatepapermache (dot com).
Good luck
Dan
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
@DanMonsterMan wow thx for the quick reply, and for the tip. Were making RC cars in my highschool engineering class and we can only use cardboard for our outer cover. Im all about aesthetics, so instead of just making bocxcars, i made mine with curves. And it is pretty hard to make a detailed shape with cardboard, but i did it after many hours. Now with your tip i can make it better, and after i airbrush it, it wont look as messy. thx again
hoboninjas 1 year ago
That is just amazing !!
taniushka332000 1 year ago
@taniushka332000
Thank you so much for the nice comment! I really appreciate it.
Dan
GourmetPaperMache (dot com)
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
what is the white stuff you use for the scales?
zunoman14 1 year ago
@zunoman14
That is cloth dipped in white glue. I call the process "cloth mache".
Dan
GourmetPaperMache (dot com)
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
Cool...
mrdarklord102 1 year ago
@mrdarklord102
Thank you for commenting!
Dan
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
@arteryfuter
Sorry, I meant to say, sounds like you've been making outdoor paper mache too. I do appreciate the cement tip.
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
@arteryfuter
Thank you Arthur! I really appreciate the tip. I'll give it a try. Sounds like you are doing paper mache too. Thanks for commenting.
Take care
Dan
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
hey will u sell any of these?
flipflopfloop1 1 year ago
@flipflopfloop1
Hey there,
I do sell some, but they are pretty expensive. They take a lot of time. That's why I encourage people to make a dragon themselves. All kinds of people have done that and love them better than if they'd purchased mine. I have a how-to book showing how to make this exact dragon.
Just a thought.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
ill send you a pic of my version of your fish so. i bet you have never had a 14 year old's work put up on ur sight lol
stevezillaful 1 year ago
@stevezillaful
That would be great. And yes, I have had 14 year olds (and younger) post on my site.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
Hi! This is great! I have a question though about the colors.. What paint did you use? And what is the process you did? I can see you painted it with base colors first. And then you added black then wiped it off.. Is that right?
ColorfulGobstoppers 1 year ago
@ColorfulGobstoppers
Hello,
I just used all purpose, water based paint from Home Depot. Any water based paint will work. You are exactly right. I paint with a base color. Then I "blackwash", paint with watered down black and wipe it off before it dries. It really brings out the color.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
@arteryfuter
Hello Arthur,
It's always nice to meet another paper mache artist. I appreciate your kind words.
Do you have photos of your work anywhere? I'd love to see them.
And thank you for the outdoor suggestion. I have been experimenting myself.
You can always contact me at dan (at) GourmetPaperMache (dot com).
Take care
Dan
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
@ScoobySnacks6624
Hello there,
Those are strips of an old bed sheet dipped into Elmer's glue. I call that process "cloth mache" and I add it as a "skin". For the paper mache part I just use white flour and water. Nothing more exotic than that.
Take care
Dan
GourmetPaperMache (dot com)
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
I'm seriously considering dropping some money and time into learning how to do this. It looks like a great way to add neat things around the house, and have fun while doing it. Keep the videos comin'.
-Peter
Denominator90 1 year ago
@Denominator90
Hey Peter,
Well, I'm biased, but I think this medium is worth the time and effort. It is a very satisfying activity. Good luck!
I have a couple videos in the works.
Take care
Dan
GourmetPaperMache (dot com)
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
wow that is incredible. And its paper mache. wow.
FlyMario2 1 year ago
@FlyMario2
Thank you for the nice comment! This is the first video I made. I hope you get to see some of the others.
Take care
Dan
GourmetPaperMache (dot com)
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
how long did that take you to make?
LewieEvans 1 year ago
@LewieEvans
Hello Lewie,
Thank you for the nice comments! This dragon probably took about three weeks to make. That's working a couple hours a day. I was filming too, so that was part of the time it took.
I appreciate the kind words.
Dan
GourmetPaperMache (dot com)
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
WOOOOW!
LewieEvans 1 year ago
CONGRATULATIONS. good video & good dragon.
JEHOVALILITH 1 year ago
@JEHOVALILITH
Thank you for the nice comment! I'm happy that you like the video.
Take care
Dan
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
thats hot i wish i could do that
MajorBerto88 1 year ago
@MajorBerto88
Hi there,
You can do that! I sell a how-to book that shows in in detail how to make this exact dragon. It is this dragon being built in the book. Just visit my site to find out more.
GourmetPaperMache (dot com)
You should give this medium a try. You will love it.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
one last question xD
when you painted the dragon with paint and it was time to paint it black to make the "burn" effect thingy how did u wipe the black paint out and some stayed there to make that effect??is it black paint or something else?
Sh4dowsUnited 1 year ago
@Sh4dowsUnited
That is just watered down black paint. I call this process "blackwashing". Paint it on, wipe it off before it dries. It brings out the details.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
whats that white stuff u use to cover those leg stuff at 0:19
Sh4dowsUnited 1 year ago
@Sh4dowsUnited
That is cloth dipped in white glue. Makes the project very strong and allows detail you can't get with just paper.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
now this is really fucking hard work
Sh4dowsUnited 1 year ago
@Sh4dowsUnited
lt is definitely time consuming. Thank you for the enthusiastic comment.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
MUCHAS FELICIDADES !! y tambien muchas gracias por compartir todo el proceso de una gran creacion de Arte, Es Genial!!. Es un excelente trabajo artistico y un muy buen video.
PACTIGERBLACK 1 year ago
@PACTIGERBLACK
Muchas gracias por sus amables palabras! Realmente aprecio su comentario.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
hey thats great man! you should compete on "la noche de los alebrijes" in mexico df
davearias 1 year ago
@davearias
Thank you for the nice comment, and the suggestion!
Take care
Dan
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
fabulous!
shanna1950 1 year ago
@shanna1950
Thank you!
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
Hola me encanto mucho este video, me gustaria saber que es lo blanco que usted pone :O
asherunit 1 year ago
Excelente! Estoy sorprendido. Eres un excelente artista y artesano. Mil felicidades.
toribis1 1 year ago
@toribis1
Muchas gracias por tu comentario lindo! Realmente aprecio sus amables palabras.
Dan
GourmetPaperMache (dot com)
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
nice ur a really good arty crafty person
s3xyt1m3.
s3xyt1m3 1 year ago
@s3xyt1m3
Thank you for the nice comment! I really appreciate it.
Dan
GourmetPaperMache (dot com)
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
mis mas grandes respetos, es Ud. todo un artista!!!, tanks for this video
juanitover 1 year ago
@juanitover
Muchas gracias por sus amables palabras. Se lo agradezco mucho.
Tenga cuidado.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
And........I just ordered your book!!! Looking forward to seeing what kind of dragon I can make.....I especially love the colors you used (my living room is orange and turquoise.....need a red/orange dragon, don't cha think????)
LoveWiena 1 year ago
@LoveWiena
Hi Harriet. I just saw your order. Thank you. This will be a great experience. You will like it.
Take care
Dan
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
oh my goodness, this was incredible to watch......what an amazing creature you have made, I would love to have him in my house any day!!! I will watch this over and over!!!
LoveWiena 1 year ago
@LoveWiena
What a nice comment! Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it.
Take care
Dan
GourmetPaperMache (dot com)
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
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NeccoWecco 1 year ago
i have a question pls reply...what is that white paper that you covered to your mache..its elastic...im amazed..i have a proj. so pls help me..answer my question^^
jonaldization 1 year ago
@jonaldization
That is cloth, an old bed sheet torn into strips, dipped into white glue (Elmer's glue, but PVA wood glue works too). I call the process "cloth mache".
I have more information on my site and blog, GourmetPaperMache and PaperMacheBlog (dot com) if you are interested.
Good luck.
Dan
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
@DanMonsterMan mr. dan thank you for the information...im so lucky that i found your video.^^ thanks for your help....
jonaldization 1 year ago
@jonaldization
You are welcome. Good luck!
Dan
DanMonsterMan 1 year ago
This was very amazing! Shear talent!!! I love how the colors turned out, and the detail is astonishing! Being an artist myself, I enjoy spectating other people's work, but if it were a real life dragon, do you think it can fly?
TNRchicks123 1 year ago