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im wondering if i was to make a mannequin type sculpture, would i use chicken wire as the frame?
well how do i know how to shape it (the wire that is)?
just guess at it?
ive never even seen chicken wire in real life so im not sure how to work with it?
also...
when using the ripped newspaper strips in the mache, is it ok to use strips that were cut with scissors?
i heard the ripped are stronger (something about the fibers) but will the cut work?
cause before i came here i pre cut MANY strips and hate to waste them.
ok one more...
i am just finishing the base of my first project.
and the strips in some places have wrinkles.
im wondering how to conceal those once i paint?
lots of gesso?
would that smooth it out, like multi layer?
thanks alot!
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this board is either pretty dead or ppl cant be bothered answering me?
anyone know of any other web resources for paper mache?
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Its a shame - this is such a nice forum - I guess Im also used to ones where you get reply in minutes. In between posting my question and the reply I got answers to my questions from the reading material on the website. I dont know of any other forums for PM if you find a good one will you let me know??
Thanks
-Elaine
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Hi Kimpewter & Whirlwind,
I'm afraid the forum isn't the busiest so replies often have to be waited for. I guess most people are off 'doing' rather than talking about it. 
The chicken wire looks like a good place to start if your making a large piece. If trying something smaller, I know some people use pipe cleaners. As for strips of paper cut or ripped, I would personally say either. I tend to tear and cut depending on piece being worked on.
As for getting a smooth surface, again I can only explain what I do but generally I mix up a fine pulp and give the whole thing a smooth layer of that. Its very much like icing a cake and good for adding detail and extra shape.
Hope this is of use. Check out old posts while here as they will answer a lot of the questions you might have. We all had to start some where, and probably have all had to ask similar questions along the way.
Best of luck with your projects.
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