Infinity - Slab #7

We are here forever, in some form of being.
Slab is 36"x62".

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.

Mosaic Slab #6

The Zia Sun and Triskele, both ancient symbols. The Triskele doesn't match my original layout because the concrete was setting up too fast and I had to scramble to get the tile pieces in place. Next time I am putting down a 1/2" layer of sand/portland cement mix as my top dressing on the concrete mix. Then I will have an easier time laying the mosaic pieces. The gravel in the mosaic mix makes it really difficult to quickly position the mosaic pieces.

Triskele and Zia Sun Mosaic for Slab #6

Triskele - an ancient symbol.

Zia Pueblo Sun symbol.

These will go side by side on slab #6 in our mosaic symbol walkway. I lay the tiles out on boards so I can quickly transfer them to the wet concrete.

The Walk

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

Spiral - 36" Slab #5

An ancient symbol worldwide.

Papercrete Woman

She's 21" tall.

Her royal backside.

A beatific smile.

At rest, sunning her backside.

Numerous Credit Card Offers

The junk mail pudding for my papercrete. I manually smoosh it, twist it and break it down. After a few more hours "cooking" I'll add the concrete and lime. The finish coat will be plastic cement and sand in paper pulp. The next batch I'll use a paint/stucco stirrer in my power drill. That will produce a finer pulp.

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!!

Armature for Scotty Dog

I just had to make a dog for my papercrete woman. I suspect he will be quite a character!