Comments on Northdixie Designs: The Making of a Papier Mache Shoulderhead

Thank you for the advice, Dixie. I will follow bot...

2011-02-23T08:13:57.436-05:00

Thank you for the advice, Dixie. I will follow both suggestions. I'm sure I'll get the hang of things as I go along, and will post pics on the forum once I get my first one completed. You're help has been valuable!
~Cynthia B.

I leave mine in the oven for a long time, until I ...

2011-02-23T06:48:26.777-05:00

I leave mine in the oven for a long time, until I am sure that it is drive. Sometimes up to several hours. Sculpt in several thin layers rather than putting a big thick layer on.

Thank you, Dixie...I will try that. How long do yo...

2011-02-23T06:03:22.116-05:00

Thank you, Dixie...I will try that. How long do you leave it in the oven each time? I ended up making another shoulder head since I was "on a role" yesterday! :o) I think I'm addicted!

Hi, Cynthia. The clay does crack in the beginning...

2011-02-22T16:29:17.225-05:00

Hi, Cynthia. The clay does crack in the beginning stages. I find it cracks much less if I bake the clay in a very low temp oven - less than 200 degrees Fahrenheit. You can just put more clay in the cracks and dry it again. :-)

I really appreciate this tutorial, Dixie. I made m...

2011-02-22T16:00:31.054-05:00

I really appreciate this tutorial, Dixie. I made my first paper clay shoulderhead today. The only problem is that I'm having issues with the clay cracking as it dries. Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks so much!
Cynthia

THESE ARE GORGEOUS. CYRA

2010-05-24T08:17:31.247-04:00

THESE ARE GORGEOUS.

CYRA

I think I have to come again and read all this wit...

2010-04-10T05:25:22.220-04:00

I think I have to come again and read all this with time , is very interesting. Thank you

What a great way to think about making the clay sh...

2009-10-30T08:44:48.019-04:00

What a great way to think about making the clay shoulder heads of old Dixie. Love it!

very nice...

2008-10-07T23:54:00.000-04:00

very nice...