Toad And Dragon Update

NOTE - The dragon head pattern is now finished, and you can see it here: • Dragon Head Pattern fo...
The toad got wet, but is still doing fine - so far. And the dragon pattern is in the works...
One thing I forgot to mention in the video is that I'm not putting the toad and his leaf casting directly on the ground. That would be like making a bowl-shaped item out of the paper cement clay and filling it with water. I think it would be an unfair experiment to have him stay wet for weeks at a time. He's sitting on the landscape cloth that I'm using to kill some invasive grass around the strawberries, instead.
The sealer I used for the toad is holding up well, too, even in strong sunlight, which can damage almost anything. It's Rustoleum Matte Clear Enamel, and I gave the toad two coats.
You can find the first video about making the toad here: www.ultimatepa...
If you'd like to experiment with the new paper cement clay recipe, you can find it here: www.ultimatepa...
To learn about the "primordial fear" theory about dragons, watch The Invention of Dragons video (The beginning is silly, but check his show notes for the academic articles he used.) • Are Dragons Real?
The only videos I can find linking dragons with dinos appear to have a strong religious angle, and they suggest that dinosaurs and people lived at the same time. If that idea interests you, they're easy to find on KZbin.
However, my theory is that people found bones of dead and fossilized dinos, which is a totally different thing. There are lots of videos about fossil hunters walking around and finding fossils on the ground. Or just do an online search for "boy finds dinosaur."
I found one other theory - that there was once a creature (not a dinosaur) that lived after people arrived. The video doesn't give much detail, and I don't know ... it's interesting, but I'll wait for more proof before I believe it. However, if there was a large flying lizard it explains why dragons have bat wings. The theory that dragons illustrate our primordial fears doesn't mention monkeys being afraid of bats. 😊 • Were Dragons Real Anim...
And this video tells us about a real dinosaur (yi qi ) that could have inspired two-legged dragons (wyverns). It's a bird-like creature with bat wings: • Science of Dragons
Garden stuff ...The "core gardening" method taught on the MLGardener channel - a 'lite' version of hügelkultur that helps save water: • How to Set Up Core Gar...

[@craigandsnowwadam4511]

This is why we garden ! Go forth ! And throw your seeds and harvest what bounty you may reap!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

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[@craigandsnowwadam4511]

Seriously,..there has to be Dragons,…if only in our dreams ,..

[@UltimatePaperMache]

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[@artgalleryandcraftsbydeb9135]

We are in Ohio, and have gardened for 50 years, but I fell and broke my ankle. A really bad break. I can not walk on uneven grounds. My husband built a large wooden structure for plants and what we have in there is doing great. But it is very small compared to our very large gardens in the past. And I have always loved paper mache, but I haven't done anything in years. Glad to be inspired again.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Ouch! I hope your ankle is starting to heal up. And I'm glad you're getting back into creating - I'm sure you'll enjoy it. 😊

[@annhaws6677]

I'm a grandma and love watching your channel. I don't do anything to your extent but I do enjoy making a pinata here and there for a grandchilds birthday. I get some good ideas from you and I haven't tried your paper clay yet but I'm looking forward to doing that.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I'll bet your grandchildren think they have the best grandma. 😊

[@krickette5569]

I think the dragon has survived through the centuries because of folk lore. Story telling has long been a way for one generation to pass information/wisdom on the the next generation.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

But where did the stories come from in the first place? Who told the story the very first time? That would be exciting to know, wouldn't it? (Is there a field of study that follows folk lore back through the ages? There must be, but I don't know the name of it...)

[@shelleynobleart]

Adorable person making adorable things. Presents them with great clarity and encouragement. Not surprised at your growing subscribers.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

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[@magnuswootton6181]

thats the full finished job! fully own design is the most fun.

[@rachelperry443]

Haha You're quite the instructor. I've always like 3D so I'm looking forward to seeing more!.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

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[@laurelmenne1317]

I am excited to see that the toad is surviving. I moved from Minnesota and live in Colorado where the sun fades everything. This will be a fun experiment for dry, hot sun.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Try it on something small, at first. As you know, the sun here isn't anywhere near as hot as it is there, so the enamel might not work as well. I like the soft look it has, with just a hint of shine.

[@lucasupright]

You are hitting our sweet spot with the dragon. Many fantasy terrain creators point to your videos and recipes so there is a large fantasy contingent here.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I didn't know that - how fun! 😊

[@catherinemckinney4091]

Love him. Experimenting brings out my mad scientist.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

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[@TubeYouLena]

I love your craft and your attitude towards it. they say dragons have been inspired by crocodiles.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

That makes sense - a lot of the dragons I've seen have really long snouts, and that crocodile smile.

[@carolbrown5516]

The dragon…take my money! I cannot wait to try this…I’m thinking additional paper scales and metallic paints and chrome (nail) powders. The frog is so stinking cute. One thing that I have learned watching @venna’s garden is to use Minwax Polycrylic sealer over the cured cement, it does help to give the cement a smoother painting texture.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Chrome nail powders? I've never heard of that. Where do you find such a thing? And do they stay metallic-looking if you put varnish over them?

[@lissataylor12345]

He is adorable!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

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[@EXARCWithGrandpop]

Looking forward to the finished dragon. PS (I think dragons came from "pictures" of birds on cave walls. Then stories were made up about them. From those stories later generations started to draw based on the stories they were told.)

[@UltimatePaperMache]

That's an interesting idea! I've never thought of that, but it does make sense, doesn't it? One more thing to think about. 😊

[@meditationmoments2023]

Snakes are a gardeners friend! They eat the bad bugs :)

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Yes, exactly! 😊

[@milklimousine4348]

You have such a lovely video presence! You are so down to earth and incredibly helpful, I've been watching your videos all summer, can't wait till I'm back at university and have the space and time to try making a paper mache sculpture! :)

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I'm glad you're having fun watching the videos. Are you in art school?

[@feloniousbutterfly]

I think the theory that dragons are simply 'metaphors for our fears' but that completely disregards all the interpretations of dragons in which they are, for example in many Asian cultures dragons are revered and thought to be the spirits of rivers. I'm not sure why humans have universally invented dragons, but I suspect that it is due to most of our folklore being rooted in similar stories. I'm sure dinosaur bones have played their role. I'm also sure the oldest depictions of dragons are quite different than our modern conception.

[@donitafichter8298]

You are so amazingly creative, gifted, generous and just sweet to boot! I can’t wait to see your dragon completed. There hasn’t been a creation of yours that I don’t love and I can’t ever wait to see what’s next! Not sure I can argue any particular point regarding dragons but they are fascinating to most of us! I sculpt them in polymer clay. As far as the gardening goes, I do think there may be some food shortages on our horizon, but I simply don’t have what it takes to grow and process enough that could make much difference sadly. Your garden is gorgeous! It looks like you are going to have a great harvest!! Cheers

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks, Donita! I'd love to see your dragons - you can share a photo on my website, even if they aren't paper mache. You can do that here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/daily-sculptors-group-page

[@BrambleReid]

Your dragon looks amazing already. I'm looking forward to make your horse. Congratulations 🎊 200K

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I'd love to see how your horse turns out, if you make one. You can share some photos here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/daily-sculptors-group-page Have fun!

[@BrambleReid]

@@UltimatePaperMache i will. I'm not sure when, it might be Christmas or the new year, but i will post it

[@dawnuselto8777]

Deco art has some really neat color changing paints that might be something you want to look for to paint the dragon with, I have some that I've not tried to use yet! Lol, I've got the stuff to make your paper mache clay with, I've just got to find the time to make it, when hubby and son let/leave me alone long enough! Lol. My oldest granddaughter is in love with the small fairy houses that can be bought. I thought I'd give it a try to make a couple (if I can) and paint them up for her to have. I've seen several different ideas for them, so I thought I'd try it. If/when I get them done I'll send you a picture of my work, if it's not trash! Lol I'm more worried about painting them than making them! I absolutely love the dragon! I'll have to make a couple of them when you get yours done! My son will love it! Thanks for your work and the videos!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

That paint sounds like fun. Maybe even for fairy houses! I hope you'll show them off on the Daily Sculptors page when they're done. And your dragons, too! 😊 www.ultimatepapermache.com/daily-sculptors-group-page

[@mrdewilliams]

I absolutely love this toad!!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks! 😊

[@palomamiyaya]

I think there was once upon a time real dragons, that it is why every cultura have them, because if it was base on our fears, I believe they would look totally different from one nation to another. Not everyone believe that we come from the monkeys, I don’t. And not everyone has fears to snakes, some people find them beautiful and interesting. I love playing with paper mache, and thank you for you and your channel that keeps me more motivated and doing more things, I am not incline to do animals, but I do other things.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks, Paloma. 😊

[@aimeeevans5615]

I love it! I don't know, but I'm going to do it anyway! My favorite mindset. Carrots are an epic pain in the butt.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

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[@RianShafer]

Fantastic dragon, can't wait to see how it works out! The toad is awesome, I am for sure going to try your recipe for that clay for projects I need to withstand the wet areas of the PNW... we get quite a bit of rain here.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

If you try the clay, let us know how well it works for you. I think making sure it's well sealed is going to be really important, but my toad is still smiling. 😊

[@_Desiree]

I've always just thought dragons were stylized ideas of what dinosaurs would look like (from bones found).

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Me too! 😊

[@rozanidesignsmasquerade7050]

The dragon pattern is wonderful❣️Looking forward to seeing that project in motion. I believe that over time, different reptilian species were encountered on a small scale and inspired tales beyond one’s imagination. Pair that with findings of remains from alligators, eels and sea creatures of many sorts to add intrigue. It’s fascinating to learn about different species around the globe. I believe that it would have seemed like a natural progression to weave dragons into the words of a folktale. Especially, if the story becomes legendary. There were many cultural adaptations of these creatures. Folklore and myth contributed to popularizing their majesty, strength, purpose, etc. I could go on and on but these are only my thoughts. You have certainly earned your recognition and multitudes of loyal subscribers. A big Congrats❣️I appreciate the awareness that you have created for paper mâché and your detailed hands-on tutorials. It’s a feel good thing (no pun intended). Glad your toad is holding up so far. 😍👍

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Interesting ideas - thanks! I love the idea of old stories winding their way through a culture, and being changed over time. For some reasons, all this talk of dragons has me thinking about writing a new story - but it will have to wait until this winter when I have more time. 😊

[@rozanidesignsmasquerade7050]

You’re welcome. Glad you found the ideas interesting. I look forward to hearing about your new story in the near future. Yay! 😍

[@lissataylor12345]

I am eager to get the dragon pattern. You are a wonderful artist. Totally adorable. Thanks

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks! 😊

[@ireneparker8253]

I am so thrilled to see you making a dragon. I can't wait. I am also glad your frog is surviving. You have touched on the two things I have wanted to move forward with. I want to create a dragon sculpture to hang on my front porch bannister.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

That would be fun! You sure could start some interesting conversations with your neighbors with a sculpture like that! But it would take a lot of time, so you might want to experiment with the paper cement clay on something smaller, first. Then make the dragon while your experimental piece is out in the weather, but just let him stay inside with you until we know it would be safe on the porch.

[@pabloschroeder4519]

good work !

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks! 😊

[@Yellowlabratory]

I am working on painting bottle gourds for fall decor

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Great idea!

[@lilguy3]

this is beautiful! truly an artist! I love your work! I first saw your videos earlier today with that squirrel out of epoxy! this is just such a work of art and I'm so inspired! thank you so much for this, I might make one myself! this is beautiful and just so gorgeous thank you for sharing your magic with us and making us smile, this cheers me up so much, I have anxiety and depression, so it's very helpful to have something cheery and joyful like this in my life! I love animals, art and anything nature, I first started art when my grandmother (who is a painter) bought me a painting set when I was three, I've been doing art ever sense! this made my day, made me smile and made me feel warm inside, you may not know it but you are making someone somewhere in the world smile just about every second! thank you so much for sharing your gifts of joy!💖😊

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos! I wrote in my book "Fast Faces" that "Art is medicine for the soul." But you said it so much better than I could! 😊

[@davidhill1220]

You are so interesting Thank you Jonni Patricia

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks, Patricia! 😊

[@mymai5859]

Dragons were real & were in existence with man. Here in Aotearoa/New Zealand there are many many Indigenous stories, place names, events named after Dragons we call Taniwha. The Taniwha lived in & near water & guarded rivers, lakes & shores. So they were more serpent like but could live out of water too. One tribe connected to a large river in the mid North Island are known historically for every corner of their river having a Taniwha guarding it. There are other stories of various chiefs befriending these very fearsome large Taniwha. Researchers believe Flying Dragons existed during the times of dinosaurs but outlived them. They inhabited most of the Globe esp. Africa, Europe, Asia & could fly long distances during migration & cover many continents to mate. By eating pyrite & other rocks off mountains they could mix it with their stomach acids to produce hydrogen gas. They kept this gas in special bladders that gave them lift to be lighter than air. By adjusting certain rocks in their stomachs they could create sparks that once mixed with the gas, could create short burns of flames to defend themselves or incinerate pray. Their stomach & mouths were covered with protective mucous. By the time the comet/ ice age killed off land dinosaurs ...the dragons adapted by living more in the water. No doubt their numbers dwindled due to the lack of prey. By the time man emerged, along with other mammals - the sparse dragon population could increase but very slowly. Eventually competition for livestock meant dragons were hunted & killed to protect humans during medieval times.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Interesting! I had never heard of the Taniwha, but I'll do some online searching to learn more. Thanks for sharing the stories. For some reason you reminded me of the recent stories about the Loch Ness monster and their possible connection to a dinosaur. Since many people have claimed to have seen them alive maybe that's at least one dinosaur that survived the extinction event. And your Taniwha could have been another one. Tantilizing ideas - and fun to think about. 😊

[@pattywolford]

Thanks for sharing all the information and inspiration. New subscribed.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks! 😊

[@teresawright5654]

I think it’s from Dinosaurus the fossils were scary enough to imagine them walking around. I can imagine myths and the art of the particular area influencing the look of the dragons.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks, Teresa. That's what I think, too. 😊

[@mariabaldesarra1897]

For the paint for your Dragon...if/when you add his/her scales, I think if the scales were of a iridescent colour of deep tones of blue,purple and greens...? Good Luck to the Dragon🐉

[@UltimatePaperMache]

That would be nice! The decoration around his eye will be a deep red, but I still don't know how I'm going to paint the rest of him. I'm hoping to find a colorful lizard or snake with a pretty pattern that wouldn't be too hard to reproduce.

[@mariabaldesarra1897]

Eye'l be waiting patiently for your final masterpiece 😉

[@MDeLorien]

Wouaw the dragon looks already super awesome. Can't wait for the final result 🐲🐉🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks! 😊

[@craigandsnowwadam4511]

This is just amazing!!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks! 😊

[@alanm3438]

The dragon is different from others that I have seen. I am sure that you will do a nice job. I made a two headed dragon out of steel. There was hundreds of scales that I had to form by hand. It was for the owner of the company that I worked at and he put a flame thrower in it so that it would be a fire breathing dragon. You are always interesting to watch. I have no garden but I forgot all about the rhubarb and did not harvest any. Our first apple tree just finished its harvest. I got about 10 cups of apples in the freezer. Soon the second tree will be ready. The deer and bugs get a lot of the apples. It is good to see you!!!!!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Wow - that dragon sounds exciting! I don't suppose you have any photos of it, by any chance? I have a row of rhubarb, and I love rhubarb sauce on ice cream. That's why I didn't harvest any of it this year - I don't need the excuse to buy ice cream. Just looking at it makes me gain five pounds. 😜 Deer are beautiful, and sometimes a pain in the rear. And I'll bet there's nothing, except a 10 foot tall fence, that could keep them away from fruit trees. I'm glad you got at least some of the apples, though... 😊

[@alanm3438]

@@UltimatePaperMache I think I have one picture but it is not vey good. If I find it, I will send it to you.

[@corinnaakin2651]

I believe in dragons atleast my heart does theres so much in every country ... Love this pattern thanks again for an amazing progect

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thank you so much 😀

[@thrivesurvive]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your experiments and art.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

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[@louisjohnson80]

My ❤️ goes out to you

[@UltimatePaperMache]

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[@nalayat2050]

great talent

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks! 😊

[@littlebuttons]

Love your creations and videos. I am an academic palaeontologist and my understanding and personal opinion are the same as your first theory - people found dinosaur bones and they thought these animals were dragons. Looking forward to seeing the result of your paper mache dragon :) Oh and I love the toad, so cute.💜

[@UltimatePaperMache]

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[@blacklilystudio-leebell146]

Looks fantastic , love the dragon !

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks, Lee! 😊

[@Yellowlabratory]

Yay a new Jonni video!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

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[@jbmckean]

for sealing your out door sculptures you should buy ronseal yacht varnish

[@jessicadanielson4543]

happy to hear hop along toad is doing well thru the weather so far :) and dragon is looking great !,maybe wings with the spikes on thr tips and front claws as well?possibly too much for that project,also night jars are awesome birds!💖

[@UltimatePaperMache]

No wings, claws, or other appendages - but the head could be used as the start for a full dragon, if someone wants to sculpt the body themselves. A lot of people have done that with my giraffe pattern.

[@jessicadanielson4543]

@@UltimatePaperMache your dragon is going to be amazing,i love seeing what you come up with

[@sheilamarler2439]

From the constellation Draco maybe

[@kristynaschonbekova601]

Nice video! I love the dragon. I too lost all my carrots...I don't know what happened but they came out so small. My tomatoes and pumpkins are good and ready for canning. But my poor carrots T-T :D.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I've never had luck with carrots. I even bought the pelleted kind this year, thinking it might help. But now. I'm glad I'm not the only one who sometimes has problems with them. 😊

[@lorakarat8633]

Прекрасные поделки.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

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[@debbralehrman5957]

Thanks👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@UltimatePaperMache]

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[@lbsperry]

Dragons are in the Bible. The idea for Dragons has been around a long time!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Yes, they certainly have. I wonder if there are any paintings of dragons on cave walls? I haven't heard of that, though.

[@SP00KYB00]

I don't think it is either of those theories personally! I think the origin of "dragons appear in every culture" boils down to language use. Once upon a time those "dragons" were called something individual by their mother cultures. They served a particular role, had their own chimeric appearance, and meant something wildly different to all these cultures that convergently invented the "same" creature. We've arbitrarily decided that these should be classed under a certain monster type with a very broad set of traits that make them qualify. If you really think about what you could get away with calling a dragon it becomes pretty obvious a civilization would have to try very hard NOT to make one! If we treated real animals with the same breadth we'd be calling a whale a fish, for example. Not to say that there is no chance dino bones and basic human psychology didn't play a part though! These three concepts are not mutually exclusive by any means, though the last two can't possibly explain all of them. For fossil discoveries inspiring dragons consider how paleoart has changed from the first reconstructions to the modern day. We didn't know what those bones would look like because we simply didn't have the knowledge, but in those contexts of stumbling across what seems to be a monster's grave you may recognize pieces of more familiar animals. A triceratops superficially appearing to have the beak of an eagle and horns of a bull, for example. You might be interested in the theory that the cyclops was originally derived from seeing an elephant skull! The idea such a discovery would encourage the imagination to conjure something dragon flavor chimeric isn't far fetched. Fears-wise MAN OH MAN as someone who has naturally gotten along with "scary" animals since I was a tiny instinct piloted tot I basically always hate those theories! I firmly believe fear of certain animal types is largely taught. I wasn't born afraid of spiders but since I'm feminine it was insisted to me that I should be as I grew. And we all grow up in this world with media demonizing these select animal types which perpetuates it indefinitely, no Instinct required. By the time I was an adult I was deathly afraid of all invertebrates. I now own a collection of giant spiders and other invertebrates because any bad habit one learns is a bad habit that can be undone. People say these fears are natural, even necessary, but I think for most of us they're not and they continue to hold power over us because we fuel it personally. THAT SAID... Humans do seem to widely agree on something without need for communication. They know what looks pleasant. In very many cultures you will see certain admirable or loathsome traits assigned to different animals. I think these are why the same general animals are often picked as elements for fantastical creatures. Fierce predators, majestic birds, powerful herbivores, animals that were important to our survival, delicate ungulates and the big eyed things that go bump in the night, the list goes on. There are so many things other than fear that human brains seem to agree upon across a distance. We are a naturally artistic species and signs of our creativity and appreciation for the world around us go waaaay back. We appreciate beauty of many kinds. Dragons are a human creation. We would want them to be beautiful or awe inspiring or fearsome, and what better way to do that than by using the animals you're familiar with? Just like you taking so many species as inspiration for this dragon for instance! 😄 And that is my entirely too long personal set of theories uh. If anyone actually read this I am so sorry and hope you found something in there to at least go "oh, huh. Maybe." about please have an incredible rest of the day

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks for the very thoughtful comment! It was a pleasure to read. 😊

[@piorism]

Fossils, not bones :) Excellent looking pattern !

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks. 😊

[@eleonoremende7684]

It's just a thought, have you considered using the head shape from your horses pattern? Just the tilting forward slightly to get that "S" reptilian shape. I like how you used several different animal parts, can't wait to see the result. Love your work.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

No, I haven't thought about using the horse, but I did once make a really big dragon based on a giraffe's head. I liked it - and it was much friendlier than this one. 😊

[@janelawson1240]

I have always fantasized that perhaps some of the creatures we call dinosaurs were dragons. How do your dragons hang on the wall ? What is the back like ?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

@@janelawson1240 That's an interesting idea! For the back, it's a piece of flat corrugated cardboard. I just drill a hole in the back and hang it on a nail, but because the dragon's neck is curved, it's slightly heavier on one side. I think it would be best to keep it in place with the nail and a piece of double-sided tape, or Command strip. You can also use a strong glue to attach it to a wooden plaque, to make a trophy mount.

[@Yellowlabratory]

Did you listen to The Doors back in the day?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Yes, but that was a loooong time ago, so I missed the reference. Explain?

[@Yellowlabratory]

@@UltimatePaperMache you mentioned you were “an old hippie” once in a video and I think that’s so cool. I wish I was alive back then.

[@Yellowlabratory]

I love Music and art from Back then

[@lavenderrainbow5041]

I am working feverishly on your awesome dragon pattern right now. I've watched all of the videos associated with it. But, I have a few questions :) 1 - do you put clay on your horns (I made 7 horns! - pretty cool!) & back 'fins'? 2 - what did you do with the teeth? (I just layed paste on them but the pattern has lifted off in places giving him 2 teeth in one place, lol! 3 - Because of how his head is angled, did you ever try putting stones inside the head to balance it?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Yes, 7 horns are definitely cool! I didn't put air dry clay on the horns because I made the bumps with paper and paste, but there's no reason why you couldn't. I didn't put any on the pointy fins, either, but you certainly could if you want to. I just used the cardboard teeth, with white paint. I had to use a little glue on a couple of them because my pattern started to lift off, too. The glue fixed it. But if you want to get carried away you could make teeth with epoxy clay or the air dry clay, and glue them on. I have not tried adding any stones - but that's a good idea if he won't hang the way you want him to. I hope you're having fun with it!

[@lavenderrainbow5041]

@@UltimatePaperMache Thank you! I am having loads of fun with it. It is very time consuming but fun :))) I want to make your little dragon next & the dragon mask too!

[@mariabaldesarra1897]

What material did you use to make your dragon model? Btw(bytheway)..toad is too cute..I do hope he survives the inclement of weather...Good Luck!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks, Maria. I use WED modeling clay to make my original sculptures. The patterns themselves are made with cereal box cardboard.

[@louisjohnson80]

Green

[@lucioferreira822]

Eu amo seus trabalhos. Gostaria de comprar um livro de passo a passo seu

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I have one of those, but only in English. You can see it here: amzn.to/1nMUO3a

[@adrianavalente7905]

Gratidão ❤️

[@UltimatePaperMache]

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[@gisellehayes2065]

I would love to see a gargoyle

[@UltimatePaperMache]

After working on the dragon, I've been thinking about gargoyles, too. I don't think I'd make a pattern, though - there are so many different ones that it would probably be easier to sculpt one from clay and cover it with paper mache, like making a mask. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHPUc6Goqaaqi7M

[@sean3278]

Would it be possible to make a video on how to make patterns?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

No - it would also take a very long time to make a video about the process, and I can't imagine why anyone would want to watch it. If you need to make multiple physical copies of your own designs, it's much easier and faster to make a silicone mold and use it for paper mache castings. You can see how to do that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJbZnqxtZcdnpdE

[@soundsites9364]

Sorry, can’t find the Link to the recipe of that interesting paper cement clay. Where can I getriftetes? 👋like your work Steffi

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I don't know what a riftlete is, but you can find the paper cement clay recipe here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/weatherproof-paper-mache-clay 😊

[@gnomadsoap1329]

How long did you wait for curing before painting the toad?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I just waited a few days, but many people have suggested that it's best to wait longer.

[@dominooo371]

Team Dinosaur Bones!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

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[@TeneseKeshi]

🐸

[@UltimatePaperMache]

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[@janicesmith6180]

Do you have a fish pattern?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Just the clownfish mask - I don't have a realistic pattern for a fish.

[@mariahelenaneves3117]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️

[@UltimatePaperMache]

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[@Yellowlabratory]

😁👍🏻😁👍🏻😁👍🏻😁👍🏻

[@UltimatePaperMache]

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[@louisjohnson80]

Don't have a computer