Danmonsterman
I have been a paper mache artist for 35+ years. I've published three books on the subject, my most recent, "Papier Mache Monsters: Turn Trinkets and Trash into Magnificent Monstrosities" (2009, Gibbs Smith Publishers). For information about my book, me, and my art, visit my site, www.GourmetPaperMache.com.
MY BLOGS
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Paper Mache Blog
http://www.papermacheblog.com/
This isn't your third grade paper mache. Dragons, monsters, and more. Featuring all things paper mache, instructional videos, galleries, and recipes.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 84 )
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Maleficent's Paper Mache Son
Hello everyone,I know, I know, I was supposed to get back with another post about Naga, my paper mache snake. But I've been busy. Aren't we all. Read more
Posted on 10 October 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Paper Mache Naga- Dragon Queen of Snakes- Finished!!
Well, this took a long time to finish. I like the paint job. I want to post some photos now so that all of you patient people can see it. I'll add another post... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Paper Mache Naga- Dragon Queen of Snakes-finished Sculpting
Hey all,Well look, another post! Two posts in two days must be a record for me. I just finished the sculpting today. It has taken a month to make this project.... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Paper Mache Naga- Dragon Queen of Snakes, Scales
Just a quick post. I've been working on this snake for a while now. It has turned out to be much more labor intensive than I'd planned (okay, so this happens... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Paper Mache Naga- Dragon Queen of Snakes, Mache
Just a quick post from where I left off. This is where I add the paper mache to the snake. I'm not going to explain the entire process here. But I will state... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
YouTube, Google Update
Well, it was a trauma. But I got my YouTube channel back...or most of it. I got all the videos back. I'm thrilled. I might have lost my subscribers. They are... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Warning: Google and YouTube
I just feel the need to rant here for a second. Last night I was attempting to change my email address on Google so that I could continue geting Google Alerts. Read more
Posted on 13 July 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Paper Mache Naga- Dragon Queen of Snakes
Hi all. I know it's been a while since I posted. Life is just too busy. Of course that doesn't mean I haven't been making art. I finished the "juvenile"... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Game of Thrones- Dani's Paper Mache Babies Finished
Well, I completely blew the timing between my blog posts and the video I made of these little dragons. I have been obsessively working on several art projects.... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Dani's (or Danny's) Paper Mache Dragon Babies- Wings, Assembly
Hi everyone. Well, there goes my resolution to get these posts done quickly. I'm still working every day on this project. Lately it's felt like two steps... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Dani's (or Danny's) Paper Mache Dragon Babies- Eggs and Little Jaws
Hey, look, another post! I've decided to try harder to get these out before the world ends. Oh wait, the world did end (according to the Mayans)(the live in... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Paper Mache Eggs?
Hello all,I've spent some time wondering what to show next on this blog. I'm always making things, but I don't profile every project here. Please don't get the... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Paper Mache Dragon Marionette- Finished
Hello everyone. I guess it's about time to wrap this one up. This little dragon needs to get out there and make the world a stranger place. I hope you enjoyed... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Paper Mache Dragon Marionette- Head
Hey there,Well, I'll try to move this along a little faster now that the video is published. As I was putting this post together I realized that the "Rum and... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
"Rum and Paper Mache" Video is Done!!! Yeh!
Well, this turned out to be a horrendous effort. I started this video in June. It is a strange video to be sure. Adult themes (drinking and freak dancing), and... Read more
Posted on 26 December 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Not So Secret Paper Mache Project- More Dragon Marionette Assembly
Hello everyone,Some of you Lord of the Rings fans might remember the news a number of years ago that the "shooting" of the three movies was finished. It was jus... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Secret Paper Mache Project- More Marionette Assembly
Hi everyone. Hope all is well with you. I know, it's been a while since my last post. What else is new? I'm still working very hard on my video. A few hours... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Secret Paper Mache Project
Hi everyone,I know it's been a while since I posted. I'm also getting lots of my Youtube subscribers yelling at me for not posting a video in a while either. I... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
The Year of the Paper Mache Dragon- Final
Hi again, I know I should have had these ready for the last post, but it took a while to photoshop them. I didn't want all the clutter in the photos. So here... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
The Year of the Paper Mache Dragon- Scales and Paint
Hi all, Well, enough about my commissions. I had no clue that my Maleficent post would cause such a stir. It must have been picked up by 50 other blogs. Read more
Posted on 09 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME