Paper Mache Baby Elephant Sculpture - How to Make It

[@UltimatePaperMache]

😊 See all my patterns for paper mache masks and sculptures here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/patterns

[@irfansheikh1310]

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[@sushantshigam2172]

Hello mam.....i want learn paper mache...your videos are helpful..thank u

[@ileanavigil7775]

Faltan. Sus. Chichónes. Seve. Deforme

[@drvidushibeniwal874]

I have make one like this

[@l.dschick-inn-palacecrafts6174]

After you add the clay, how long will it air dry and do you have to use any heat??

[@lauriefrancisco1084]

This video is 14yrs old, but I’m just seeing it on October 2023, and this elephant is fantastic! I had no idea people were doing this kind of thing with this medium! I hope your website still works because I definitely want to see more!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Yes, it definitely still works! And now there are a lot more patterns to look at, too. Check out the "patterns" page when you come to visit. 🙂

[@sambradthemerry8189]

Feb 9 2024 🤣☺️✨️✌️❤️

[@charleen_miguel]

May 31, 2024 for me 🤭🥰😍

[@jackvonG]

Great job. Elephant A+, video A+, dialogue A+> easy to watch, listen and learn.

[@MA-iu5hu]

Amazing! A person who just goes and makes a beautiful elephant and shares the process with others is doing something very right

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks. 😀

[@NikhilKhandekar]

Hi! I can tell you your elephant's awesome because I live in India and know Indian elephants veeeerrry well indeed! This is a masterpiece in paper mache. I am an amateur sculptor and paper mache artist as well. Heartiest congratulations! When you make something as grand, it's double the pleasure to have it around the house, isn't it?! The video's great as well, naturally. Thanks! - Nikhil

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks, Nikhil!

[@santhoshta193]

Hi sir can I have your contact no

[@soulvision55]

One of the best videos I have ever watch on how to do something. I am an artist myself and I seen a lot of bad how to videos. She did a great job on explaining on how to paper mache!

[@DrJones-nh4my]

The elephant looks amazing. Who would not want to have one like this?

[@AwesomeSqueakyBee]

that is the cuttest and the most well done papier maché sculpture iv'e seen! Thanks a lot

[@1995Benzo]

A student in my college sculpture course is making this 3ft. tall. When I saw the wood armature with the graph lines and the wood spacers I knew that I had seen this done on KZbin! It looks great like yours, only bigger! I'll thank you for my classmate!

[@nighthawk4564]

As an acrylic artist I would totally have fun painting something like this.

[@TheLassoe]

You are so incredible! You got me hooked on paper mache-ing. My house is going to look like Noahs Ark by the end of the year, haha!

[@walttuhimata8210]

Lol. I know what u mean. I envision the same thing. 👍👍

[@UandMeGod]

Hahaha I am with you Jessica!

[@sandygrant6969]

Same with me, but a dilophosaurus pack

[@UandMeGod]

That is so funny! I feel the same way too! Except I think I am gonna go in the direction of a gnome and fairyland theme for my yard!!! LOL Sorry neighbors!!! hahaha!!!

[@celinemishra1956]

U r right even when i saw her vedio i thought same like u Jessica

[@UandMeGod]

I know this video is really old (11yrs!!!) but dang this elephant is amazing!!! You are so incredibly talented! Seriously I have binge watched so many of your videos and I am so inspired and in awe of your talent! Everything you have made and posted on here is so awesome! From the elephant's to the garden gnome to a puffer fish everything is just so well made and looks so realistic!!! Thank you for sharing so many years of your talents and gifts with all of us!!!!!!!! Happy New Year let's hope 2021 is much better than 2020!!!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

You're welcome - and I sure hope we all have a better year this time. Sheesh! I can't wait for things to get back to normal. 😀

[@marieanyez5579]

Your elephant is wonderful! I love your technique for getting the correct proportions. Thanks for posting this!

[@lupita1951]

Ms you an artist, and a motivation for many people. I ll try make the baby elefant, thanks for sharing you art with us all.

[@dalainebloom4505]

I watched one of Your videos for the first time and it was on how to create Your paper mache mix with glue, toilet paper and joint compound. I am so excited to at some point make this adorable baby elephant. She is so SWEET!!! I love Your work and look forward to watching more of Your videos!!! You're a FANTASTIC SCULPTOR AND ARTIST!!! Thank You for sharing Your talents with Us.

[@elveescorner]

wonderful I just quit smoking today and was thinking what can I do to keep busy now I can do some paper mache lol thank you very much for sharing your talent :)

[@vivekvijay8316]

Fantastic work. U hv given life to the elephant. Looks real.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

You're welcome. Always happy to help people stop smoking! And a project this big really would give you plenty to do during the rough days ahead. Happy sculpting!

[@sandrasolaligue-perez4816]

This is 9 years later, but this baby elephant is a total beauty! It looks so real! You are an awesome artist! 🐘🐘🐘

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks!

[@lrbacker14]

I am determined to try this! Just ordered your book. My entire yard is filled with pots of elephant bush (what elephants actually eat, and it grows well - drought resistant - here in the southwest) A large papermache elephant would be the perfect addition! Thanks for sharing and publishing your book.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I hope you like the book! I had to go look up elephant bush, because I'd never heard of it before. It's really pretty. A baby elephant sitting out among the bushes would be wonderful. Be sure to watch my latest experiment about weatherproofing paper mache, too. You can find them on my channel, with "Scarecrow" somewhere in the title.

[@BURP39R]

The texture of the skin and bone structure is spot on. Amazing job

[@axelfan10]

i am currently making a life sized maniquin of myself for my art project at the moment, i have made and stuffed it and am now doing the paper mache cover. Thanks for this tutorial it helped me a lot, u are so talented, thanks :)

[@cakebythelake]

Amazing! Your directions are easy to follow, and contain wonderful detail.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@jjvv8650]

Your baby elephant is beautiful and your instructions are excellent!! I love him. Thank you.

[@dmjdinoz7714]

Thank you...so informative...I love Elephants and this little Lady is adorable!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I'm glad you like her. Are you going to make one?

[@timeenuf4200]

Wow I got tired looking at all the work but what an amazing outcome! How lovely. Thank you again.

[@danab172]

I don't have the amenities or tools... but I swear I needed to see this video. It has awakened a safe and imaginative place... reminding me of a forgotten part of myself.

[@SherlockJo]

Oh, so beautiful!!! I just discovered you today....I cannot do another hobby but I so enjoy seeing your works of art!! AND I love elephants!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I sure do understand about not wanting to take on more projects - but I"m glad you enjoy the video, anyway! :)

[@antonellaa347]

She is beautiful and you are an awesome teacher!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks! 😀

[@smilingbluedog]

Wow, that elephant is adorable! I haven't tried paper mache in a long time... Thank you for the inspiration!

[@MsCreativeLady]

What a cool way of making a elephant sculpture. Thank you I enjoy watch, and I will vist your web site. Thank you, and God bless you.

[@Cati4173]

Amazing creative, just wonderful to watch your beautiful projects. Thank you and god keep blessing you.

[@moaconstrictor]

Ugh! This is what ive been needing! thank you so much for such a thorough tutorial

[@UltimatePaperMache]

@Tahlia Berkhof I know some people use plastic pipes for leg bones, and cover them with paper mache - but I don't know how they connect the bones at the joints.

[@mrs.crab7191]

my english is not so good .. but this hand made is so beutyfull , i dontn no what iam saying ... can you help me ...

[@ragasudharelangi8391]

Hi

[@ragasudharelangi8391]

I want to but your elephant I need two.. pls get back to me

[@ragasudharelangi8391]

Buy*

[@seapossumsforrest8162]

Amazing! Love the shape and textures! Thank you for posting!

[@V13-m2z]

This is such a joyful sculpture!!! Love it!! Thank you sweetie.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

You're welcome.

[@juliejeffery5300]

Your elephant is beautiful , thank you for this video.

[@tanquebailarin5817]

5:48 se ve muy marciano sin orejas jajaja, me encanta es increíble ver como algo tan bonito surgió de la nada❤❤

[@paddybabe333]

Fantastic! I actually bookmarked your website then came to youtube to look for vids, saw the elephant and thought "I reconize her!" Have subscribed and hopefully will have a go at some making tonight! :)

[@balluumm1]

You make it look and sound so easy, but you are clearly an amazing artist. A beautiful piece of work.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Hundreds of people have made this elephant from my pattern, and the ones I've seen have turned out really nice. I can't say it was easy, exactly, but I think the result was worth it.

[@davidhill1220]

Love love love your work and think your a great teacher I’ve been watching your videos for years Thank you Pat

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks for the support, David. It means a to to me.

[@angelique939]

Your baby elephant is adorable!!!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

@FernandoTorrera Particle board is made of wood chips, so you can't cut it with a box cutter. A hand saw would work. However, I agree that a horse's legs should be made with something stronger. Wood might work. Make sure the armature itself is strong enough and stable enough to hold your daughter before adding any paper mache. Metal braces might also be needed.

[@chandrakaladev6741]

Its so Pro. Amazing techniques love your creations ma'am. Thank you.

[@ushashrilakshmin3231]

Amazing, need patience to make it done, and it's smiling which is the highlight and I liked it the most, tq, great job.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks!

[@jacquelinemanzano9328]

I am impressed, you did a beautiful job on your elephant.

[@yoli_1_n_Only]

This is beautiful, I am an elephant obsessor, and was trying to figure out how to do a form for an idea that is still coming together in my mind and this is gorgeous.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I'm glad you liked it. Have fun with your project!

[@davidhill1220]

Everything you make looks sooo real! You make it look fun and easy to make Pat

[@tiatokkesdal1745]

Absolutely beautiful. You’re so talented.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

😊

[@krishnakumarthakur7016]

So nice 👌👌👌👌👌I like it to much💖💖💖💖

[@rankc1971]

Wow this video just made me want to make something for my work, I work in a giant floral cooler and been trying to figure out a way of making it more interesting . you have just inspired me hummm Need a rock wall ,a couple of trees, I think I need to watch more of your stuff. Awesome and Thanks

[@sirensealight]

Wow!! She's beautiful!!

[@elliegoshinsky6802]

I am so in love with this video and the elephant!! Lol I really can't wait to make this and have him sitting in my living room.. I hope I can find a baby giraffe on here as well including the body. Standing or sitting but gotta have the giraffe as well... I will let you know how it goes!!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I have wanted a baby giraffe for my own house, but I still haven't made a pattern for one. Maybe I'll put it on my list for next year.

[@mvuto137]

Fantastic. Was looking to create our own sculpture for the home. This is a great idea.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Have fun! 😊

[@SassyMolassee]

Love this!! My 13 yr old daughter is obsessed with elephants and collects them. Looks like this would be a fun project to do. Thanks so much for sharing with all of us!! She looks fabulous!! :-)

[@kingjk276]

You really worth all the likes in the world. Great job indeed

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks!

[@erendiradutra4346]

Omg I’ve never tried paper mache but my autistic grandson who is 6 doesn’t speak but his expression for elephants is nothing but love and I want to so try this for him one day

[@kimie368]

Wow it's a very good job. Very nice sculpture

[@saralajoie5395]

You are such a nice person. You seem to love animals, even the paper mache kind.

[@StephenMannixLSAD]

Favourated Video..It will prove to be usefull to me in the future. Great work

[@TTHOROUGH]

Awesome video, you are extremely talented. Im inspired to make my own since I gave away my store bought elephant sculptures last year.

[@elizj713]

This was a really cool video. I plan on taking on this project with my five year old daughter..thanks for posting this video

[@jayarajnmnm6274]

I'm from kerala India. and I usually make this kind of things such as Kathakali masks using paper pulp and gum. But it is a fantastic idea thank you very much.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I tried to find out what "gum" is called here in the US, but I keep seeing the kind we chew. I'm sure that's not what you're using. Do you know if there's another name for it? I'd like to try it, if the product is available here.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

@learntocrochet1 I bent the metal so some of it was flat against the head, put a few pieces of masking tape on the corners to keep it from falling off, and then used paper strips and paste to attach it firmly to the head.

[@robertlim3106]

Wow its so beautiful my kids love your channel so much

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I'm glad they enjoy it.

[@MelindaTodd]

This is AMAZING! Making her for our VBS this year! Thank you! What an inspiration you are!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Great! Have fun with it.

[@orsoleil6609]

Wow! What an amazing video! Thank you so much for spending the time to post this, it is very inspiring!

[@harrietabra8520]

I love it .I want more

[@adiety512]

So amazing, do you also make any tiny sculptures? Any videos of it

[@shayvonnebraunson2787]

OMG, you did a beautiful, beautiful job. I would love to learn how to make this so intimidating. So beautiful god bless your hands Love from NYC 🌼

[@Paulo37580]

Absolutely beautiful. Greetings from Brazil.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

😊

[@celinemishra1956]

Amazing work hats of to u love from india.even many years ago i have also tried this when i was little girl ..and found success nice to see ur work happy to see ur work it reminds me do again 😀😘

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thank you so much.Have fun! 😀

[@celinemishra1956]

@@UltimatePaperMache 😘😘

[@DadePomsouvan]

Very beautiful and detailed, I wonder if you can dip the newspapers in pure wet cement instead of flour and water, have you tried that?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I have not tried that. But there's a KZbin video showing how someone uses paper and cement mortar to make waterproof "paper mache." You can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKuaaGRsjLOrgbs

[@UltimatePaperMache]

@ArtGlassGeek Joint compound, also called joint filler, is used in the construction industry. The cellulose is ground up paper, also used in houses. I no longer use this combo, since the paper mache clay recipe on my site works much better.

[@Moniik503]

Es increíble lo que usted hace. Me encanto. Saludos y abrazos desde México.

[@dpdelucia]

She is BEAUTIFUL!! I wish I could make one along side of you because elephants are my favorite animal, and this would be a perfect addition to my home. 💗

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Hi Deborah. Hundreds of people have made their own, and they come out great. Go ahead and give it a try.

[@dpdelucia]

Ultimate Paper Mache Thank you! I think I will...

[@ahmedalhiyari]

Hi ma'am , I am sorry to come late 12 years to watch this video now. From 2010 to 2022 its too late. Thank you for this video. I am still learning alot from you. Good luck

[@UltimatePaperMache]

It's never too late on KZbin! Videos live forever. 😊

[@MernieLove]

you are so talented!!!! WOW!!!

[@tbrowntracyj]

Would card board be an option for the cut out I don't have access to board or to saw Ps I love your art it's taking paper mache to a new level Yeah I would be curious what you think about alternative materials for the form maybe

[@UltimatePaperMache]

@lolalover1597 You can make the ears as big as you want. If you're going for an African elephant, you might want to make a few minor changes to the body shape and number of toes, too.

[@martarenee5607]

I made a panda very similar to this. Its fantastic! I love your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I ended up keeping my elephant in the house, but since then I've learned that you can get good results by using deck sealer or basement sealer on the paper mache before painting, and then use as a UV resistant varnish over the paint. It won't last forever, but it should hold up for a while. The varnish will need to be redone at least once a year.

[@ahmedalhiyari]

There is an invented powder called Cocoon by an old friend ( Barrie Cooper ) from Australia who established his own company named Westox , he used to sell this cocoon to the whole world for keeping historic buildings live longer , the cocoon works on desalination to prevent the cracks or color changes from paints and stones were these cracks are caused by salt or sulfur.

[@gitausaxena]

Thank you mam. Your patience, going to each details and making a master pieces is great. I am planning to start making paper mache from shredded paper I have . Let’s see how it comes out. One query I had , you would be removing the armature and paper base you had inside paper mache . How you removed that? Can you show that please.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I didn't remove the armature, and I can't imagine how it could be done. That means that the finished sculpture is quite heavy. If you can figure it out, please let us know. 😊

[@Cheryl64014]

You are so gifted! Thank you for sharing this.

[@Makyrie]

!!!!I’m FURIOUS!!!!ARGHHHHHHHHH!!!! I’m sooooooo MAD at you for giving up our little secret of where to get old newsprint!!!! JUST KIDDING!!! I’ve told people for years where to get this stuff!!! They will also let you have the ends of the rolls, if they have them! Did you say that already? If so SORRY! I love that paper! I use it a lot for all kinds of things. I’m always doodling on it. Sometimes serious stuff sometimes not! My nieces and Nephews love to come over because I put on cartoons, lay out a roll of paper for each child, a ton of markers, crayons etc.. then we HAVE A BALL!!! You notice I did say we, right? Of course I have to have a roll too and I do a lot using it. That paper is good for all kinds of stuff!!! It is the best for wrapping presents. I use a carved potato and stamp it for , Christmas, Birthday anniversary etc papers. Best 50cents I could spend.... Thanks for all your wonderful, brilliant and inspiring videos. They have helped me more than once end a creative block!!! Plus they’re very cheerful! Thank you so much for your kindness in sharing your special, brilliant and inspiring talent with us!!! It is appreciated!!!! Hope you didn’t notice I like to Ramble!! On n on n on !!!! Thanks Mak

[@UltimatePaperMache]

@Roxy6512 Yes, I use cardboard for all my smaller projects. It might not be strong enough for something this large, though. Perhaps you could make it stronger by gluing two or three sheets together.

[@helen9525]

you're an absolute pleasure to listen to - thank you !

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Do you mean the particle board that I used for the armature? It's a wood product that you get at the lumber store. Thin plywood would also work. Or very heavy cardboard from moving boxes, if you can find some that are big enough - maybe a refrigerator carton.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

@iluvLBT $20, maybe. I can't remember now. You can use mostly recycled material, except for the masking tape and paint.

[@cardboardgiraffe29]

fantastic. have you ever worked with mod rock? plaster or paris/bandages?

[@panampia]

that is simply outstanding! I was thinking of making a camel for a Moroccan theme party. This is the ticket.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

That would be so much fun! Good luck with it.

[@familyvideosmakingmemories3590]

I made a large beautiful elephant, thanks to you.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

That's great! We'd love to see it, if you'd like to share a photo or two. You can do that on my site here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/daily-sculptors-group-page

[@MrJaseg1971]

So innovative and creative. Love it!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks.

[@JonniG00d]

@funkshroom I usually allow at least two days for paper mache to dry. You can make it dry faster if you put your sculpture in front of a fan. Paper mache really isn't a good medium for last-minute projects, I'm afraid. The damp parts could be caused by several things, including the fact that water runs down hill. Acrylic paint will dry the fastest, once you have a dry enough surface to paint. Good luck with your project. I hope it turns out well.

[@barbarabarbarbi]

I wish I could have cup of tea with you sometime. 😉 I just came across your video as I was looking for information on paper mache.I recently bought a 5 foot elephant from an auction. It's covered with old leather or something like it..... I'm peeling off the old and the base is real nice. Got great shape to it. I'm going to try and use your clay recipe. I'm so inspired especially after seeing your beautiful elephant that you created!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Glad it was helpful! We'd all love to see how your elephant turns out. That sounds like a great find! You can share photos on the Daily Sculptors page on my site: www.ultimatepapermache.com/daily-sculptors-group-page

[@cristinahr9349]

Sus manos hacen maravilla .no e puede creer estoy nose no le puedo esplicar la emoción que siento 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋😀😀😀

[@hoodmukbangs9993]

Your work is amazing and very detailed.Earned a sub!!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks, Mel. :)

[@Nina-rp5nf]

how thick are the pieces of scrap wood you used as spacers? Great sculpture and video.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

They were 2x4s, two of them stacked together for each leg. have fun with it! 😀

[@maddietalabis4445]

grandma ur all videos is beatiful and nice 😀😀

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks!

[@mellamantobi]

Hello mr Ultimate Pape Mache, i have a... How to achieve the texture of the skin? ty.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I used a one-ply paper towel as the last layer. Most paper towels have little bumps that look sort of skin-like, and the towels can be bunched up to make wrinkles. (And it's Ms. Ultimate Paper Mache, actually ...) ;)

[@mellamantobi]

excellent technique, sorry for the error gender and thank you very much for the inspiration.

[@f00bert24]

If you wanted to do a cool design on your sculpture. Would it be possible to using masking tape for the paint job after paper macheing or would it just rip it off?