OThER: Using Wool Paper

1. • rozani 5 years, 8 months ago

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   • Hello Everyone!

     I have recently received my package of 300 weight wool paper from Squires Group. So far, I have used it as torn strips for papier mache masks. Has anyone used it differently? Is there something else that I am missing? I thought it might have had more fibers, but it does not. It is nice and thick, though. It will work well for a first layer. I have not tried making pulp with it, but that will be my next step.

     Thanks.

     Rozani

2. • AlyssaRavenwood 5 years, 8 months ago

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   • >>Has anyone used it differently?

     I met a mask maker who uses a similar paper in a negative plaster mold. The thin paper is used for the first layer so that it forms to the fine details of the mold. The thick paper is used after that, 2-3 layers, to strengthen the mask. She said that she did not think this paper would work as well for paper mache over a positive form. It is good for use in a negative mold because it is both flexible and strong.

     -Alyssa

3. • rozani 5 years, 8 months ago

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   • Hello Alyssa.

     Thank you very much. That would make sense.

     Rozani  
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