This step-by-tutorial is accompanied by a FREE paper template to make your own paper maché dragon. Some might call it “faux taxidermy”, but I consider it a wall-mounted sculpture or bust. This is a beginner-friendly DIY paper maché sculpture that has tonnes of potential for more experienced artists to build upon and make their own.
As a bonus, you can put a secret hiding compartment inside your dragon, so that your sculpture can guard your treasure!
Get the dragon head template FREE here:
https://www.janesawyermakes.com/articles/head-mount-dragon-fantasy-faux-taxidermy#/
Learn more about your options for filling the holes in the cardboard here:
https://www.janesawyermakes.com/articles/testing-5-fill-media-for-your-craft-projects#/
All my best tips for Paper Mache (best glue, best paper, etc)
https://youtu.be/bvGy16yNevE
Real-Time paper mache application onto the assembled template (i.e. the complete process is shown and the video is not sped-up)
https://youtu.be/Wbx1Fav5p-8
Glass Eyes and other Paper Mache Essentials
https://www.amazon.com/shop/janesawyermakes/list/3JBH8PJMIMQ6D?tag=onamzjenn0b74-20&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d
**Sources**
Image of Neil Buchanan from Art Attack by Tim Roney/ Getty Images via: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-54061948
Image of Roman Bust from Wikipedia.org via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bust_(sculpture)
Image of Gargoyle from Wikipedia.org via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gargoyle
**About**
Hiya! I’m Jane Sawyer and I make kick-ass art with cheap-ass supplies! Whether it’s a tiny cardboard version of Baba Yaga’s chicken legged house, or a 3-foot tall abominable snowman made from used Christmas wrap, I aim to show you how you can make really cool, high quality art from really affordable and easy to find supplies. You can follow my projects on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, and through articles on my website.
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