Paper Sculptures by Ken Vandre

The paper sculptures were created with a technique that's a cross between papier mache and decoupage, using lots of layering and a polyurethane finish. They're pretty sturdy, not what you'd expect from paper. There are also a lot of recycled materials in them, including packing styrofoam, paper towel rolls, cardboard and cereal boxes. All of the paper on the outside is acid free. I've been doing the marble cascade castles since the mid-'90's, and the wall hangings are more recent.

One of the wall hangings was used as the treasure in a free, interactive Unity-based game, "The Hidden Lands," which I developed recently. It's open for anyone to play, and it's multi-media, at http://www.TheEnchantedKiosk.com. Enjoy!

To see an explanation (not quite a tutorial) for the stages of the castle/marble cascade creation, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMkGRMjiOZQ

For the chain reaction version of this marble cascade, go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piar_hGpp34&feature=channel_page

I just listed the "Garden" wall hanging for sale on eBay, if anyone's interested in obtaining something featured as a 3D object in a game: http://cgi.ebay.com/Garden-Paper-Sculpture-Wall-Hanging-by-Ken-Vandre_W0QQite...


The "Two Hearts" piece is also on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Two-Hearts-Paper-Sculpture-Wall-Hanging-Ken-Vandre_W0QQit...

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• paper sculpture
• art
• marble cascade
• papier mache
• decoupage

[drmoonstien]

this is so freekin awsome

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Thanks for the comment! I've added a few castles to the whole thing since I filmed this, and the whole marble cascade thing is connected as one chain reaction machine.

[Gmodfreak999]

Absolutely amazing. These are the best paper sculptures I have ever seen. 10/5!

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Thanks! I really appreciate that.

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I turned the display into a kind of Rube Goldberg (chain reaction) marble cascade and uploaded a video of it (there's a link in the Info/Description).

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Thanks again! I've also been visiting your website and marveling at all the dioramas and other projects you have there. It's right up my alley! I'm especially interested in the automation (like the drawbridge). The tall tower of my castle on the left used to work as an elevator system for lifting the marbles to the top of the cascade, with mini-cascades redepositing the marbles back into the elevator, and I used an oscillating fan, fishing string and a pulley to lift the elevator "piston"

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up and down. Unfortunately, there was too much friction that would either burn out the fan motor or stretch the fishing string--but it would work well for about half a day. I've been looking for a way to get it to work again, but haven't been able to find the right kind of motor.

[TheBroodingTom]

You built Magic Kingdom! That is incredible, I am NOT surprised that its sturdy..  With a little watered-down bond (glue) between each layer... you could probably build a house!! It would have to be protected from the elements though... I'm impressed. I'm a artist, I draw, I sculpt.. stop by if you get a chance?? ~~Tom

[epicfantasy]

I can't stop watching this video. Its just quite amazing!

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Thanks for the compliment!