I learned the skill of papier
machie when I was 10 years old in school.
We make plates and masks.
I remember making a mask of a pirate with
one eye patch and scar on
his face. As a kid, I read too much adventure
stories such as Treasure Islands
ha..ha....
The word papier machie is from
the french word "papier Mach" meaning chewed paper.
Here is a brief explanation
on how to make papier machie.
First, paper is soaked in
hot water till it is soft.
It is then pounded and mixed
with an adhesive solution to be a pulp.
The pulp then shaped over
mould and allowed to dry before being painted.
Finally, varnish is applied
to the finished product to give it a shiny and smooth surface.
Recently I got into the mood
to walk down the memory lane and got my hands dirty to create three masterpieces.
Any idea what they will become
after finishing touch? Make a guess before scrolling down to see the final
result.
Tra..la... Here is my first
masterpiece...... a caterpillar watches hanger!!!!
I like watches and owned more
than my hands can wear. Therefore I need a proper place to put them. So
this initiated the idea of this masterpiece.
Tra..la... Here is my second masterpiece...... See the little head that sit on top of the monitor?
It is Dilbert! A couple of colleagues found him cute and made me bleaming with pride. But one colleague thought he is Bart Simpson's father and broke my heart...
Tra..la... Here is my third masterpiece...... in the hands of my smiling nephew and niece, the fans of Pokemon cartoons. Their favourite Pokemon is Pikachu, of course.
