Part 3: Taxidermy Animal Trophy Heads | Art Lesson | Build the Head with Paper Mache' and Newspaper

This video tutorial is part of a paper mache series, focusing on building the form of an animal head using newspaper and paper mache paste. The instructor demonstrates how to prepare the paste, create the head form, and attach it to a neck base. Additional features like a jaw and snout are added, with tips on balancing the structure. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of stability, especially when wet, and provides a review of the process along with cleanup instructions.

What is the main ingredient used to make the paper mache paste in this tutorial?

• Cornstarch and water

• Elmers brand art paste and water

• Flour and water

• Glue and water

What is the first step in creating the base of the animal head?

• Gluing the newspaper directly to the neck

• Cutting the newspaper into small pieces

• Painting the newspaper with colors

• Forming a ball from a large sheet of newspaper

How should you attach the newspaper ball to the neck?

• Using glue

• Using strips of paper mache-coated newspaper

• Using tape

• Using staples

Why is it important to ensure symmetry when creating paired body parts?

• To ensure the parts are easier to attach

• To make the construction process faster

• To save materials

• To make the animal look more realistic

What can you do if the head becomes unbalanced during construction?

• Remove some parts

• Add more paste to the base

• Counterbalance by adding more body parts

• Start over

What should you do to support the structure while it dries?

• Add more paste to make it heavier

• Place a rolled-up piece of newspaper or paper towel underneath

• Use a fan to dry it quickly

• Leave it as it is

What is the final step after each class session?

• Leave the project on the table

• Add more paste to the project

• Start painting the project

• Put your name on a name tag and clean up