Good morning everyone, Steph Ackerman here creating with a paper mache skull. It's almost Halloween and it's time to create something fun. Creating with Helmar Adhesives makes it so easy.
I first painted the skull with gesso as I wanted some areas of white to show.
I wanted to cover the entire skull with assorted papers and enamel powders so I tore assorted papers into different sizes and shapes. I used Helmar Decoupage and Craft Paste as an adhesive and placed the torn scraps of paper about the skull.
Once all the papers were in place I painted the entire skull with the Decoupage and Craft Paste to seal the papers in place.
Next, I added assorted colors of enamel embossing powders around the skull and heat set. I added them in a random fashion as I was not looking for perfection.
Lastly, I sprayed the skull with Helmar Crystal Kote Matte Varnish to seal the skull. This provides a non-yellowing permanent clear matt finish and protection from the elements. This varnish ensures that your projects will last a long time.
Now it was time to add decorative elements.
I hung bobbins in the eye sockets, hanging them from wire. Then I used Helmar Gemstone Glue to adhere the gems to the mouth. Isn't she amazing?
Thanks for stopping by today.
