Papercrete Block Sculpture Base

Here is the dried sculpture base. I was doubting that it would ever dry hard, but after a week, it surely did. So it's lightweight, hard, and fairly attractive. Who could ask for more?

Recipe: 6-8 parts ground wet paper pulp, 2 parts Portland Cement, 2 parts sand.

New Figure on Papercrete Block Base

This is the new figure, the legs and torso are a natural tree branch; arms are a thick wire; all covered with wire mesh. I made a wooden form, filled it with wet papercrete, then set the legs of the sculpture. Now I won't have to deal with mounting it on a stand later! Yes, that's smart of me. Thank you.

I screwed a long screw into the top of the wood branch for a sturdy neck and the startings of a head. I'll build up the head with mesh next and then start applying the papercrete over the wire mesh.

This is exciting. I love the process.

The Walk

At last, they are taking their walk - on Friday or Saturday they'll go to the County Fair for judging.

Papercrete Woman

She's 21" tall.

Her royal backside.

A beatific smile.

At rest, sunning her backside.

First layer of papercrete on figure and dog

I coated the dog entirely and the front and sides of the woman figure. When completed she'll have a recycled dress (something conservative, to wear to the County Fair) and a leash for her Scotty dog (which I have yet to name). When the papercrete is hard, I'll flip her over and shape up the back side. I have only a week to get this dry, put on a thinner finish coat of papercrete, make a stand and deliver the pair to the County Fair - yikes - need some hot weather!!

Papercrete Figure

The wire form - note the two butane firestarter legs. I actually liked the sculpture at this stage. I wish I hadn't gone further. The proportions look more human than with the mummy wrapping. Something to note for future sculptures - make the form really thin. It's all an experiment, though. I have more materials and can make another wire figure.

The mummy - strips of cloth coated with joint compound over the form.

The back side - have yet to develop the "buns".

Next I'll do the scratch coat of papercrete and then the final coat. I have a feeling that this figure will be short and stocky by the time she is done! Think I'll work toward that, rounding her belly and boobs - might as well go for it.