Papier Mâché Style

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This is a step-by-step guide to making over 100 papier mache projects suitable for beginners or the more experienced artist. Featuring the work of modern designers, the projects range from jewellery, bowls, vases and mirrors to Christmas tree decorations, shelves, dolls, a toy theatre and a chess set. Clear explanations are given on how to mould paper strips or cast pulp using frameworks such as balloons, modelling plastic, mixing bowls or chicken wire. There are many illustrations of both the newest and the more traditional techniques for designing, painting and varnishing work to give it a truly professional fininsh.