paper-mache star
This little sculpture is made from a paper-clay base which you can make with shredded paper, white glue, and water. I created a spiral coil with the wire hook and slowly screwed it all the way through the body of the star, so the hook would not come out or put too much pressure on the star's limbs. I would advise waiting for the sculpture to be 1/3 dry before putting a hook through the body so it keeps shape better, but is still malleable. I would also advise waiting for the sculpture to be entirely dry before coating it in paper strips or painting it.
Decorative Painting Workshop, Saturday 17th May, Lewes
~ Our workshop for May 17th is now sold out. If you would like to join our waitlist for this date please email shop@tessnewall.com ~ Join Tess for a unique decorative painting workshop, hosted close to her home and studio near Lewes in East Sussex. We are inviting guests to select an item of their choice to decorate, including card lampshades, bobbin lamps and bobbin candlesticks made by Alfred Newall. Our workshops are held in a traditional flint barn in the heart of the South Downs. Surrounded
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