PaPIER MaCHE: Smooth texture

1. • 4 years, 5 months ago

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   • Hello all.

     I need some ideas about the last layer in a papier mache mask.

     What ingredient should i use to make a smooth texture?

     The mask should be flexible though and not solid as a rock.

     Regards

     Entrodus

2. • juanita 4 years, 4 months ago

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   • There have been numerous postings and instructions on how to achieve a smooth surface on papier mache masks on this forum over the past year or so. If you check some of those (on this web site).....I believe you'll find all the answers you are seeking.....written by knowledgable mask makers  

3. • rozani 4 years, 4 months ago

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   • Hello Entrodus.

     I hope that you have found some answers by reading the past postings. I would like to mention that working with waxed tissue paper helps me to achieve some smoothness. You will find that there are many ways to coat and cover the papier mache. I prefer leaving it in the rough.

     Regards,

     Rozani

4. • rainamarie 4 years ago

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   • is there a place on the site that gives step by step advice to a person who hasn't worked with papier mache since elementary school (it has seriously been that long since i have touched the stuff). i have been reading some great things about masks made in such a fashion. thanks!

5. • AlyssaRavenwood 4 years ago

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   • You can smooth a paper mache mask by applying a layer of Spackle (available at hardware stores) or a layer of acrylic modeling paste (available at art supply stores.) You can sand it down, apply another layer and sand it again for a very smooth finish. I hate to sand so I apply a layer of paste, then I dip my finger in water and smooth out the paste with my wet finger or with a wet, soft paintbrush.

     -Alyssa
     www.ravenwoodmasks.com

6. • rozani 4 years ago

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   • Hi RainaMarie.

     I will refer you to a site that has step-by-step instructions for papier mache. Since the site here at MaskMakersWeb is focused on masks, I will provide you with the name and link below.

     http://www.papiermache.co.uk

     Please check out the tutorial section and also the FAQs. From that point, you can decide which medium works best for you.

     Hope this helps.

     Rozani
     http://www.rozani.com  

7. • rainamarie 4 years ago

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   • Rozani
     thank you for the link, it was very helpful. i hope to try my hand at it this weekend. sounds simple enough and that would give me a chance to use up all that old newsprint i have laying around. loved your website, keep up the great work!

     Rain

8. • rozani 4 years ago

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   • You are welcome. Thank you for your kind words. Much success.

     Rozani

9. • 4 years ago

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   • Smooth texture is more in how you apply than what you apply.

     ~W.T. B.

10. • 3 years, 12 months ago

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    • Also, if you are patient and don't want to sand a lot, applications of layers of thin tissue paper or toilet paper (it's quite thin and soft and smooths nicely) can help. The suggestion for using spackle is also good, and can fill in the rough areas that still stand. Use flexible spackle and the wet finger technique is absolutely the best. Then sanding is minimized.

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