Papier Mache Artist
boha...@accucomm.net
in finding other serious sculptors in this medium. My work consists
primarily of smaller pieces (6 inches to 18 inches tall). Dragons and
anthropomorphic animal characters are my favorite subjects. Each piece
is one of a kind, no molds or armatures are used. I would like to ask
the newsgroup for some help with a few questions:
1. I use acrylic paints and seal each piece with polyurethane. This
makes the work very bright and shiny, which is great for some things,
but can anybody recommend paints or finishes that could result in softer
more pastel finishes?
2. Does anyone have any recommendations on where to find information or
help on pricing your work? I'm just entering the art market with my
work.
Thanks,
Jim Bohannon
Milledgeville, GA, USA
Kelly Godel
Hi Jim.
I work in polmer clay and plasticine, but I find that good ol' model kit
paint like testors can run through my air brush without a hitch and gives a
nice matte finish. Someone else will have to advise you on getting more
fancy with the finishes though.
As for pricing your work, I read in the Art Marketing Handbook, by Calvin
Goodman, that it is always handy to keep a log--so that you know how long it
takes to make a piece. It helps in pricing. Get as much as you can for em!
Good luck in selling. There is too much emphasis on bronze and stone in
sculpture I think...less durable materials need more recognition! :)
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Andrew Werby
> I am a sculptor who works exclusively in papier mache. I am interested
> in finding other serious sculptors in this medium. My work consists
> primarily of smaller pieces (6 inches to 18 inches tall). Dragons and
> anthropomorphic animal characters are my favorite subjects. Each piece
> is one of a kind, no molds or armatures are used.
[How would the use of an armature compromise the work's uniqueness?]
I would like to ask
> the newsgroup for some help with a few questions:
> 1. I use acrylic paints and seal each piece with polyurethane. This
> makes the work very bright and shiny, which is great for some things,
> but can anybody recommend paints or finishes that could result in softer
> more pastel finishes?
[I don't see why you can't gesso as usual, then use artist pastels, if
that's the look you want. Once the colors are on, then use a spray
fixative. These come in matte and shiny grades, and there are some that
permit reworking.]
> 2. Does anyone have any recommendations on where to find information or
> help on pricing your work? I'm just entering the art market with my
> work.
>
> Thanks,
> Jim Bohannon
> Milledgeville, GA, USA
[Go for what the market will bear. Keep lowering the price until they sell.
Once you are selling more than you can make, start raising the price until
an equilibrium is achieved. If this means you are working for 50 cents an
hour, then maybe you need to find a quicker way to produce them, or a better
place to sell them.]
Andrew Werby
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ANT KAR
Hi Jim!
I work in papier mache, too. I have done some with the pastel technique that
someone suggested to you, but it is not a real good choice if people will be
handling the object fairly frequently. It also takes a lot of coverage with
the pastels to keep the color from coming off when sprayed with fixatives.
Did you try using a satin finish polyurethane? I have used a satin finish
varathane, and it does cut down on the shine vs the gloss. I'm not sure if
there is a matte finish of this type. I know that it is iportant to seal the
papier mache well to keep it from falling apart.
Good luck!
Karen in western NY where it is starting to cool off - very good sleeping
weather
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