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note: I didn't add
strips hanging off until
I got halfway through |
November 1, 2007
Take three balloons and blow
them up. Blow up one all the way for the bottom, halfway
for the middle and a quarter of the way for the head. Or
more, or less, whatever looks good to you.
Attach a weight to the closed
end of each balloon. I used a couple of clothespins.
Place on a stable holder such as a vase. Layer strips
dipped in paste in one direction down to the last few
inches of the balloons, then repeat in opposite
direction. Leave the ends of about a dozen of the strips
with about 3" hanging free and un-pasted.
Use four layers for
stability. Allow to dry several hours or overnight.
Pop balloons and gently tug
as necessary to remove them without collapsing the
shapes.
Snip two 3" pieces off the
ends of an empty paper towel roll. Paste 1 layer of
strips, covering one end and leaving some ends trailing
about 2" off the other end, un-pasted. (I used 6 or 7)
You don't need to cover the end completely, just enough
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Bend strips that are hanging
off head back and paste them. Place on closed end of
middle and smooth down. Place upside down on vase or
other support and add strips to reinforce the ones
already there.
Let dry and add arms. Let
dry.
Tear a piece of newspaper in
half across the middle, set one half aside. Tear
remaining half in half again. Tear both in half so you
have 4 equal pieces. Take each, paste and twist as you
see in image at left. Twist one around another and make
fingers. Let dry.
notes: if you have
hair that tends to get in the way like mine, I recommend
you tie it up before you start
Cover whatever you are
using as a work surface with something that won't get
ruined if it gets pasty.
Wear clothes that won't be
ruined if you happen to paste some strips to it.
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November 4, 2007
Top has been attached to
bottom. As I worked, I decided that it looked better
with the narrower part going into the center. That makes
the bottom more rounded.
The vase he's sitting on
is pretty heavy glass but I put some junk in it just to
make sure it wasn't going to tip over. Look at how tall
that thing is in comparison. |
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The hat is being shaped
over a smaller can covered with aluminum foil. Two
strips of newspaper have been pasted around the can
and is drying.
Natcherly, the twig
hands were put aside for safe-keeping and can't be
found. While these guys dry, I'll scrounge for them. |
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November 5, 2007
The hat has been built up to
about the right height. Strips of newspaper have been
pasted around the bottom, over the edge of the hat brim
and underneath about an inch. It's all pretty damp and
fragile, so it's staying right where it is for a couple
of hours. |
