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Now build up simple features by pinching and adding little wads of saturated paper, which are then overlaid with bits torn from the narrower strips. Remember that most details can be painted on. Concentrate on forming the proper head shape, pinching out a suggestion of the nose and forming the two shallow depressions for eye sockets. Smooth out air bubbles and cover over unwanted pits with little bits of soaked paper. Dry in a warm room on a radiator, in the sun
or on the opened door of a low oven. Further repairs can be made the next day if you wish. Paint with poster paints. After the paint is thoroughly dry, you can spray the head with clear plastic from a pressurized can for protection. Red Riding Hood's hair is made from red yarn glued in place strand by strand after the paint has thoroughly dried. Details on more advanced use of papier-mache are given further on. |
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