Course Information

Description: You will learn how to use papier-mâché and mixed media to sculpt doll hands. Step-by-step video instructions. The course is ongoing and open for everyone.
Media Category: Mixed Media
Course Type: Self-directed (refer to the FAQ page for full descriptions of each course type)

Course Format: Technique
Course Begins: March 01, 2024 - Ongoing
Course Duration: Length of time to complete the course - No time limit

What will Students learn? Students will learn the technique for making doll hands using papier-mâché and wire armature.
Instructor/Students interaction: Answer questions via emails
Class Size: No Limit
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Required skill(s): No special skills required but mastering the process will require practice and patience.

Supplies and tools: 

  • Thin Kraft paper
  • copper wire 0.5mm (24 gauge) or 0.6mm (23 gauge)
  • sewing thread, PVA glue (school glue, white glue)
  • bleached all-purpose flour, water, cook top
  • La doll premier
  • pencil, paper, sculpting tools
  • wire cutters, long nose pliers (or any jewelry pliers)

Downloads: Videos

Course Curriculum

    1. The list of recommended supplies

    2. Supplies Review

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. Ideal Human Proportions

    2. The Ideal Human Proportions

    3. Hand and Foot Proportions

    4. Stylization of Proportions

    1. The Hand Sketch

    2. Hand Sketch

    3. Wire Armature

    4. Working with Thread

    1. The Recipe

    2. Cooking

    3. Paper Mache Paste Properties

    1. Preparing paper for work

    2. First Layers of Paper

    3. Creating the Basic Shape

    4. Creating the Basic Shape (part 2)

    5. Creating the Basic Shape (part 3)

    1. Finding the Pose (Part 1)

    2. Finding the Pose (Part 2)

    3. Finding the Pose (Part 3)

About this course

  • $35.00
  • 30 lessons
  • 3.5 hours of video content

Instructor

Nadia Yukhanova

Papier-mâché - Mixed Media

I’m captivated by paper and the possibilities it gives. Characters, clothes, and accessories can be made out of paper. It also gives durability to the pieces.
That is why I mostly work in the papier-mâché technique. I am happy to teach my students how to master this good old technique.

VISIT: Nadia Yukhanova Portfolio