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Papier-mache door stopper/bank

#1 2007-03-02 01:54:37

butterbee
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From: Ontario, Canada
Registered: 2005-04-08
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Papier-mache door stopper/bank

http://purebutteryevil.com/albums/album01/IMG_5216.sized.jpg

Here is my papier-mache door stopper/bank. I know I am still a baby beginner at papier-mache so there is lots that could be improved on. (Like the fact I used marine varnish for an inside product, and Jackie had to explain to me that it is only for outside use. Whoops!  :oops: )

I am pretty happy with it, and think it is a good start though. Lucky for me you can't see the bottom of it. The varnish crackled when I left it on a plastic bag to dry. I've learned my lesson and will only let the sides dry one or two at a time for the next project I work on.

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#2 2007-03-02 02:34:17

CatPerson
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Re: Papier-mache door stopper/bank

I like it!  And life is a learning experience.  How boring would it be to know everything???

Is it a bank/doorstop that you drop all your money into as you come into the house?

Sue

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#3 2007-03-02 03:08:04

butterbee
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From: Ontario, Canada
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Re: Papier-mache door stopper/bank

Is it a bank/doorstop that you drop all your money into as you come into the house?

The door to my art room refuses to stay open, and my boyfriend is a terror when it comes to leaving his change in one place, so I figured why not kill two birds with one piece of paper-mache! (*laughs*)

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#4 2007-03-03 07:48:23

EllenEggers
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From: Australia
Registered: 2005-09-14
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Re: Papier-mache door stopper/bank

I like it, and what a great idea... a good idea for kids
you may be a baby beginner but weve all gotta start somewhere...
I still have my very first piece, and although it looks crude compared to later works.. it will always be the first one big_smile

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#5 2007-03-03 14:45:07

snoozysnowshoes
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From: England
Registered: 2007-01-29
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Re: Papier-mache door stopper/bank

It's a good practical piece and has not one but two uses. What more could you ask for.

Sue.
ps. I know its going to sound stupid but how do you put a photo on the forum. (A tec head i'm not) :oops:

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