Make A Folk Art Bunny with Air Dry Clay

[@saraohm9753]

Your so incredibly talented and your passion makes my soul smile I just found you today I cannot wait to try something thank you for teaching with heart we can feel it

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. Have fun! 🐰

[@leishamortimer]

FINALLY! A project start to finish! I’ve been searching and watching and searching your videos looking for a project start to finish! Loved it. PLEASE Do more videos of projects start to finish.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I've done tons of projects from start to finish. They do sometimes require more than one video, because they aren't usually as small as this one. Have you checked out my playlists? kzbin.infoplaylists

[@1zelcat]

Thank you for such clear instruction. You are such an inspiration.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@terryalexander86]

OMGosh….LOVE THIS!! You make it look so easy!! I will try for Sure!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

It's really not hard - I think you'll have fun with it. 😊

[@davidhill1220]

I love all those animals on your wall and your bunny and your such a great teacher Thank you Patricia

[@jasonjarred5198]

You DO get carried away, and we love it! 😁

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks! 🐶

[@thunderpussy8956]

Truly beautiful - so pleased I found your videos!

[@Vals-Artandcraft]

So love watching thank you so much what a great teacher you are.

[@anitavargas8085]

This is one of my favorites! The instructions are perfect! Thank you so much!

[@ZestyAqua]

♡♡♡♡◇ L♡ve rabbits! Bunnies. That was absolutely adorable & I want to make many. Thank you so much for sharing and showing us how to create something so darn charming. Just love that style. Folk.art style is one of my favorites. ♡

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thank you! 😊

[@candaceyoung7145]

I absolutely love this rabbit! ❤️

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I'm so glad! Are you going to make one?

[@meganimal8]

This is absolutely fabulous!!! So touching 🐰🐰🐰🥰🥰🥰

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thank you! 😊

[@abreuisabel]

Beautiful work in modelling clay, great and magnific hands. Congrats

[@lalitkapoor4994]

So beautiful art

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thank you so much 😀

[@belladmazz6942]

How adorable, I would actually liked to have brought this from you. The fact you share a tutorial on how to make this is just so sweet! Thank you and happy Easter

[@melindamcmillan2329]

Love this! Make more folk art!!!! Please!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TuckerSP2011]

I really love your projects and this little rabbit is quite adorable!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks!

[@markdmaker3173]

Beautiful job as usual. I’ve never put DAS clay in the oven before. I usually let it sit overnight and it’s dry the next day. Going to have to try the oven trick, thanks

[@SuziTheMoose]

I am hooked on watching your channel . I have been binge watching for the last couple of hours. yes, I am a new sub and even ordered one of the darling wolf mask templates for the base a few mins ago for a gift for my daughter who is in her twenties and just learning about paper mache...she's hooked already. Big fan signing off from Illinois, Suz

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I hope both you and your daughter have fun with the wolf. Enjoy!

[@rebekahcrossman4690]

Gorgeous!!!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks! 😊

[@flyfei6707]

Yeah DAS is really good to use

[@michellerouth7343]

Thank you for this tutorial! I’m just now getting started in the world of paper mâché. I’ve bought some Das brand and another air dry clay to add to sculptures. I’m really excited to get started! I also love making rabbits, yours are so sweet! 😀

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[@brunodavian377]

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[@brunodavian377]

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[@fisherterrell714]

@Bruno Davian Glad I could help =)

[@sherrymonscour3508]

You are so talented! I love bunnies. Tfs

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks. 🐇

[@jneigler]

Thank you so much for this! I will try your technique soon.

[@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531]

July 2020... yikes I’ve started making silicone moulds and cement garden art stuff but keep seeing your adorable things. Trying to stay focused on cement. Lol. Loving working with cement an watching tons of videos. Had to start journal of recipes and tips an where I saw it cause there are soooo many I was getting overwhelmed. As soon as this Portland cement is abt used I want to try the clay. You r terrific to share your know how. This gramma appreciates u. Texas here.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I'd love to see some of your cement sculptures. If you'd like to share some photos, you can put them on the Daily Sculptors page on my site. www.ultimatepapermache.com/daily-sculptors-group-page

[@lucia-madridnishinojurado]

Love it ... i like bunnies too

[@UltimatePaperMache]

😀

[@alliespillane]

This is just wonderful!! I love this so much!! I’ve downloaded your pattern and can’t wait to try it! I hope you’ll post something new soon. I really enjoyed the instruction.. 🙏🏻 thank you

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Have fun! 😀

[@letsmakeamesstoday]

I just found your channel and I am so inspired! So many projects, so little time!!! Xo

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Have fun! 😀

[@lucycano7588]

Adoro tus creaciones quisiera que siempre pudiera ver tus vídeos en español

[@tammyyaw1205]

Fabulous!

[@DreadfulOdds]

This is so cute! You’re amazing 🙌🏼

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks! Are you going to make one?

[@debracarter7290]

Hello! I live in England and DAS clay is easily available and quite inexpensive - it goes a long way! I’ve used it for some time making small model houses and I get on really well with it, finding it very forgiving. I have also combined it on other objects with ordinary paper mache where it can come in useful for extra detail. I love your rabbit and feel really inspired to have a try! Thank you for your video!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Great info, Debra. I have a question for you - how do you keep it from drying out? The foil pouch doesn't seem to seal it completely after it's been opened.

[@debracarter7290]

Hello again! Before I store it I spray it lightly with water, keep it in the foil wrapper with the top folded down and put a rubber band tightly around it. I then keep it in a plastic container with a close fitting lid. If I’m using small amounts at a time I break some off and, while I’m working, I put it in a tiny plastic, lidded tub and keep it sprayed, especially if it’s warm weather. I am only just getting acquainted with paper mache and love some of your work. You are very generous with your expertise!

[@michelebump2174]

Love it! So simple and museum like.Thanks!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I'm glad you like it!

[@marilynberrios5751]

Awesome 👏

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks 🤗

[@chrisl7769]

Thank you for this fun and informative video! I love your bunny and am going to try to make one myself using your tips. ;-)

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Have fun! 😀

[@jokemartien]

Lovely rabbit;-)

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks!

[@sharpboyz75prozroblox62]

so cute i love that RABBIT

[@Hadria7777]

OMG I LOVE THIS!!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks! Are you going to make one?

[@Hadria7777]

@@UltimatePaperMache Yes, we are definitely going to make something. I teach an art class with adults and I'm going to make this as a sample piece I think.

[@ryanmoorfell1530]

Great tutorial.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks!

[@shawnsmith1865]

Nicely done. 😎👍

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks. :)

[@blimeyitsRichard]

good stuff.. as with most things, the prep work (ie armature) is key ;)

[@UltimatePaperMache]

So true! 😊

[@alpagupta12]

u are the best

[@UltimatePaperMache]

😀

[@tomvr456]

You are so amazing, I love your passion for your art. I admire your work. Would that clay make a 14-15 inch bunny? I need to make 10 of them for a garden party. Or what’s the best cheapest clay for that?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

You can make your bunnies any size you want, and you only need a thin layer of the clay on the outside. But I'd make up a batch of my smooth air dry clay recipe instead of buying a commercial brand if I had to make that many. You can find the recipe here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4DMoKl9g5KsfqM

[@emildovis5334]

Hello! Your video was very useful for my first experience with sculpting and clay, thanks a lot! I wanted to ask if the second layer has to cover all of the first one, or just parts that we want to change a little. In other words, is one layer of clay enough for a sculpture? Thanks!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I don't think you have to cover all of it, if you don't need to. Have fun with it! 😀

[@jatease7712]

We tried making a dragon head with air drying clay then painted it, it came out better than we thought!

[@joannegee1650]

Hi Jonni - love this bunny - want to make one - will post it if successful on your blog. Thanks! Also any chance of adding to this and finishing the bunny body - really cute if it was whole.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

If you make a whole rabbit, be sure to share that on my site, too. I do have a pattern for a really small rabbit. I made mine with epoxy clay, but it could be done with air dry clay, too. www.ultimatepapermache.com/rabbit

[@joannegee1650]

@@UltimatePaperMache Thanks Jonni

[@matthewbogart4183]

I know this is an old post but i use Das a lot and quite frankly a fan will dry the clay just as quick and you can add more layers within an hour. Its a lot cheaper to run and less smelly! I do make my own clay for larger projects and then use Das for finer detailing , just another point is home made clay does take at least twice as long to fully harden than Das.Ps i am an American living in England and can get Das for half the price as its easily available over here !

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Good to know - thanks, Matthew!

[@terrywatson2725]

Just a quick note/suggestion..... You can mix in some of the white glue with the DAS product to make me more pliable or if you have problems with a lack "stickiness" with your project. By the way, I love watching your videos, you are an inspiration.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Great tip, Terry. Thanks!

[@ΓιώργοςΚαλογεράκης-τ1η]

i love rabbits i also have a real one :) but i wanted to ask: I cannot find Glazing Liquid so can i put that final paint with water (without the glaze)???

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Yes, it will work if you hurry. The glaze slows down the drying time of the paint so you can get a nicer finish when rubbing some of it off.

[@ΓιώργοςΚαλογεράκης-τ1η]

@@UltimatePaperMache ok thanks i already done it coz its been almost a week but dont worry its fine (it worked kinda) i was a little slow and it turned a little dirtier but i like it. ill try to make more sculptures to get better in the future!!

[@anjanirmar]

is there some material to substitute the aluminium foil? thank you 😊

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Yes - for years the only thing I used for armatures was crumpled paper and masking tape. It's getting hard for me to get the tape off the roll (old fingers...) so the foil is easier for me to use - but the crumpled paper method will work just as well. In fact, all the sculptures in my book about making animal sculptures are made with the paper and tape. Have fun! 😀

[@samanthanicholson9015]

do you have a link for the pig? tthat is really nice, id like to try to make a piggy bank!

[@UltimatePaperMache]

The pig that is on the top of my website is one of the projects in my book, Make Animal Sculptures with Paper Mache Clay. You can find it here: amzn.to/1nMUO3a I have a piglet wall sculpture pattern - you can find that here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/pig And one of my very first blog posts was about making a simple piggy bank. You can find that here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/paper-mache-piggy-bank Have fun!

[@НадеждаВолкова-д8н]

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[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thank you. This really was a fun project. And I managed to get it done with a new puppy in the house. :)

[@valleyslily492]

We love this bunny! And we think it's fun to make. But me and my 9 year old son are trying to tackle this project but we are having a hard time shaping the bunny's head around the frame. It's not clear in the video. Any advice you can give us ?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I don't think I have anything else I can say about the face. This bunny doesn't need much detailing, so two big cheeks and two smaller bumps below his nose for the muzzle are about all that's needed for shaping. And he's small enough, so if you aren't happy with the first one you can call it your practice bunny, and make another one. 🐰

[@aggiechrismer4739]

Bunny is adorable. Be cute to make 2 and put them on each side of a stairwell or something. Like you see the lions

[@UltimatePaperMache]

That would be cute. Maybe with the ears pointing in different directions. I love it!

[@DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE]

Could you coat with polyurethane or epoxy to make it waterproof for the yard?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I don't know. Did you see my experiment with a waterproof garden gnome? You can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/narUpHWiZ891p6s

[@megacaviagek]

Looks nice! How would you reccomend making antlers for a deer figure?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I would use a base of heavy wire that extends from the muzzle all the way up to the tip of the antlers. Each fork of the antlers would need its own wire, and they should all start as low on the sculpture as possible to make sure the antlers are attached really well. Then fill out the forms of the antlers with foil, just like I did when I made the bunny. I haven't made a deer, but I did make a Bongo antelope with long horns. You can see that video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaSmhKF6l8ifidk

[@megacaviagek]

Thanks for the fast and clear reply, keep up the good work!

[@josephina4792]

How did you attach the ears??

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I taped them on with masking tape, see at the 6:31 mark in the video.

[@laticricita]

Why you use oven if The clay is air dyr?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Because I was in a hurry to get it done. 😄

[@markdmaker3173]

I use the DAS Air dry clay with beautiful results. I have three videos on my channel on how to use it and some really neat tricks.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks, Mark. I'll check them out.

[@quietlife7186]

❤❤❤

[@UltimatePaperMache]

😊

[@adrianavalente7905]

👏👏👏👏👏PARABÉNS AMO ARTESANATO♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thank you?

[@ladylily]

DAS is sold at Michael’s and Joanne’s in the U.S. That’s where I’ve always bought mine. Also, I’m not sure why you put in an oven. DAS is air dry clay. Was it just to speed it up? Oh! To keep it soft and not dry out, I roll and fold over the wrapping, then tape it very thoroughly with blue painters tape (since I’m using that for my projects, anyway). Then, I put that inside of a Ziploc bag, squeezing out any air.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Good tips. Thanks. And yes, I just stuck it in the oven at the lowest setting and the fan on, just so I could get the video done quickly. You're right - it doesn't need to be baked.

[@ladylily]

@@UltimatePaperMache, WOW! I never knew it could be put into the oven! I learned something new, and now I don't have to wait hours or days to continue a project. I am so impatient HAHA! Thank you!

[@LegoFortnitex]

Your bunny is the cutest! How long did you leave it in the oven for/did you cover it in foil?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I can't remember - but it was on such a low temperature that it really wouldn't matter. You don't need to put it in the oven at all, but I was in a hurry to get the video done. I keep the oven set to 200° F or less. I think it may actually dry faster if you just put it in front of a fan.

[@LegoFortnitex]

@@UltimatePaperMache ah right thankyou, your art is beautiful :)

[@RebeccasStudio]

I'm a big fan of parrots and was wondering could you make a parrot project?

[@UltimatePaperMache]

I won't have time to make a parrot anytime soon. But you can use the methods I used to make a snowy owl, but just change the shapes and colors. You can find the first one here: www.ultimatepapermache.com/snowy-owl-sculpturepattern The links to the other posts in that series are at the bottom of the page, so scroll down to find them.

[@DonovanPresents]

I have a question that might be a good topic for another video: How do you create your own patterns for projects? I've been wanting to create them for future projects by making a 2D mockup like your rabbit pattern

[@UltimatePaperMache]

The flat patterns, like the one I used for the bunny, are pretty easy. It's just a sketch of the outside edges of a rabbit. I like to find two or three good photographs of the animal I'm sculpting. They need to be taken from the side, and that's not always easy to find. Most photographers shoot animals from the front. Then I do a sketch using the photos, and change them up a bit to make the sketch work for my sculpture. The 3-D patterns, like the ones that make the masks on the wall behind me in the video, are a whole lot harder.

[@MaxMax-hk6rm]

Hello I like your work I want to make angel wings 3D can you till us how some times I see it’s easy. And some times user it’s need car full Thanks

[@UltimatePaperMache]

It depends on how big your angel is. I made a small and very simple angel tree-topper, and you can see how that was done here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWGzqJasjtqdpc0 For a very much larger set of wings, you could do it the same way I made my dragon wings, but use bird "bones" instead of bat "bones." You can see that video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3mrpIeembBgqdk It doesn't look like I showed how I attached the aluminum mesh to the bones of the dragon, but you will probably get the idea. Good luck with it!

[@luiseravica77]

I personally do not like DAS ... but if anyone want super high quality (purchased) paper clay, the La Doll brand is the best I ever tried :)

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Thanks, Luise. Nice tip.

[@tophermagellan6017]

You mean Christmas??

[@UltimatePaperMache]

That's one great time for hand-made gifts, for sure. I can think of a dozen other good excuses, too. :)

[@maggief1095]

Please make us a polar bear.

[@UltimatePaperMache]

That would be fun - I'll put it on my list. 😄

[@tuyetmai3822]

Hello

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Hi. 😊

[@lorriepaints1490]

170 degrees for 1 hour…first bake time

[@moonspiritartbycindyhill1084]

I didn't realise you could put air drying clay in an oven

[@UltimatePaperMache]

Only at a very low temperature, though. You don't want to bake it, just dry it.