How Do You Make Paper Mache Doll Limbs?
Paper mache can create dolls with smooth and delicate features or rough, wood-like texture. To create paper mache arms and legs for a primitive cloth doll or an old porcelain body, all you need are a few simple craft supplies and a little patience. Step 1 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4887363/1007358_Full.jpg’); }); Newspaper strips for paper mache Tear sheets of newspaper into long, thin strips, then half those pieces — this will create a rough or wood-like texture. For a softer texture, tear tissue paper into small pieces or thin, short strips. Step 2 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep2 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4887363/1007353_Full.jpg’); }); A few of the necessary supplies Cut a piece of wire approximately the length of the desired doll limb. Using the small pliers, shape the limb as preferred. Cur
Paper mache can create dolls with smooth and delicate features or rough, wood-like texture. To create paper mache arms and legs for a primitive cloth doll or an old porcelain body, all you need are a few simple craft supplies and a little patience. Tear sheets of newspaper into long, thin strips, then half those pieces — this will create a rough or wood-like texture. For a softer texture, tear tissue paper into small pieces or thin, short strips. Cut a piece of wire approximately the length of the desired doll limb. Using the small pliers, shape the limb as preferred. Curve the hand or foot end towards itself slightly, to eliminate any sharp metal points that could pierce the paper. Curve the end or “joint” into a hook for attachment to the doll after the finish. Squeeze or pour a generous portion of glue into the bowl. You can use a brush or your fingers for this project — finger work, although messy, is more effective. Wrap the wire limb with a piece of newspaper, beginning at the
