Sanding And Painting The Stargazer Man Made with Paper Mache Clay

[@Lorenmcdee]

Please make more of these stargazer types. They're worth thousands when they're unique and from your own imagination

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I'm not sure about the 'thousands,' but I do have a lot of fun with characters like this. I'm glad you like him. 😊

[@alanm3438]

Hi Rocky!!!!! The bronze color makes him look like a trophy. He turned out real nice. It is so neat that you are still looking for more advice to do things better. Thanks for posting my story. It is always good to see you. I am glad that a lot of people watch your videos. You have touched so many lives. 🤔🤔🤔🤨🤨🤨😃😃😃😃😃

[@rozanidesignsmasquerade7050]

Such a nice finish for this unique character. 👍 I enjoyed reading the Stargazer’s story which was quite delightful and imaginative. 😍✨

[@osarydrawings2225]

❤❤❤ i love it! It looks so smooth

[@UltimatePaperMache]

😊

[@williamfeliciano7687]

Sensacional!!

[@lizziflaherty4317]

He's fabulous! Can you paint straight onto the clay or do you definitely need to use the gesso please? I'm creating a large costume accessory for a Halloween costume for a party on 19th so worrying about getting everything dry and painted 😂🙈

[@UltimatePaperMache]

You can paint directly on the dried paper mache clay - but do be sure it's dry all the way through before you paint it. It will dry faster in front of a fan. I hope you're having fun with it. 😊

[@lizziflaherty4317]

@@UltimatePaperMache perfect, thank you! I'm having a lot of fun with it, thank you for creating it.

[@aimeearbic7865]

I used your new paper Mache clay recipe on my sculpture. Can I still put a thin layer of joint compound on it so I don't have to sand the sculpture? Thank you

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Sure - that will work. :)

[@pippipants]

Wow! Love the metallic paint! Now I think he's a Mayan or Aztec style of spaceman lol I did go and look at the stargazer fish ... You made this one really pretty compared to his family 😂 And OMG that echidna ❤ ... I saw a roadsign for one when I was in Australia and I thought it was a joke but they are real. Did you know the baby ones are called Puggles? 😊

[@ardahridary7919]

Hello mrs good I'm following you for a while now and i really enjoy your content may i ask if possible please upload a video of making bauta mask tutorial, i really love bauta mask but i don't how i can make those strange chin with paper mache clay Thanks a a alot

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I think you could make a Bauta Mask with the Blank Mask Form - it's a really easy shape, but it has the nose and eye holes. You could shape the bottom chin portion to make it look like the traditional mask, and shape the top the way you want it. You might even be able to add some of the fancy raised designs that are on a lot of them, using hot glue. You can see that video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6HHf3ZtariDlbs

[@ardahridary7919]

@@UltimatePaperMache I really appreciate it 🙏

[@lizfletcher2072]

Hello Joni, I'm new to your channel and am interested in your paper mache recipe. I have only one question, how much shrinkage is there between the moist paper mache and total dried? My name is Elizabeth and I live in Australia. Love your work xx

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Hi Elizabeth. I've never measured the wet and dry paper mache clay in any formal way. It will shrink as it dries, like any air dry clay will. But it only matters if you put it over a hard armature, like a glass bottle. If you do that, it will crack. But if you make your armature like I did for this silly guy, you shouldn't have any problems with it.

[@lizfletcher2072]

@@UltimatePaperMache thank you for that. I have found that the normal air dry clay shrinks on drying to a much more degree than usual clay. Again, thank you for your wonderful recipe, and your quick response. Enjoy your beautiful work! 🌹

[@FlyingFerg]

Do you need to wear a mask? I checked my drywall joint compound and it says i should wear a mask while sanding it

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Yes, I always wear a mask when I sand anything. You don't want those tiny particles in your lungs.

[@FlyingFerg]

@@UltimatePaperMache what type of mask? Would a regular medical mask work or should I go buy a respirator or a painters mask?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

@@FlyingFerg I just use the kind that are left over from Covid, but I'm not an expert - you might want to ask the guys at the DIY store when you buy your joint compound. But this is the first time I've sanded paper mache clay in years. I'm usually a lot more careful when I apply it, and if it still isn't smooth enough I add a paper-thin layer of joint compound, and 'sand' it with a lightly damp rag. There's really no reason to sand it at all, if you don't want to.