Lesson 3 of 84 · Sculpture
⭐ 30 XP🏺 Clay CavePaper Mâché Animal
Build a three-dimensional animal by layering strips of newspaper dipped in paste over a balloon or crumpled paper armature.
🎯 Your mission
Make something that fits in your palm — perfectly.
⚡ The twist
No tools — just your hands.
Mind = Blown
🤯 The oldest known sculpture is 35,000 years old — a tiny mammoth carved from ivory.
Artist Spotlight
🎨 The Terracotta Army has 8,000 clay soldiers — every face is different.
Practice paper mâché in this art lesson: paper mâché animal.
What You'll Learn
Build a three-dimensional animal by layering strips of newspaper dipped in paste over a balloon or crumpled paper armature. Paper mâché is strong, lightweight, and paintable.
Techniques You'll Practice
Materials Needed
Step-by-Step Guide
0 of 3 doneWhere you see this in real life
Pots, cups, sinks, statues — anything you can hold started as squishy stuff.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Sculpt with playdough or even mashed potato. The tool doesn't matter.
For the dinner table
“Tell me about the part of your sculpture you're proudest of.”
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