my first experement with using paper mache clay. I got the reciepe from here:
http://ultimatepapermache.com/paper-mache-clay
it turned out a bit lumpy this time so next time I think I might try the technique she uses in her video with the plastic wrap and the knife to smooth it.
The mane and tail are Tibetian lambs wool
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April 5, 2012 at 7:15PM
Very nice, good work!
John Hancock
April 5, 2012 at 7:18PM
Beautiful work! How tall is this piece?
Erin Cooper
April 6, 2012 at 3:12AM
Thank you both very much! :D
From the feet up to the withers(shoulders) its about 9 1/2 inches, but to the highest point of the neck its almost 12 1/2 in tall.
Mark Patraw
April 11, 2012 at 4:54PM
Fascinating horse design; I love all the intricate little patterns all over the body. The hair adds a lot of realism as well. Great job!
Karen Stix
May 4, 2012 at 1:35AM
Oh Erin- your horse is magnificent! I love all your work but the horse- WOW! An he's a draft horse, even better! I've never seen anything like it before. Really, really cool!
draylon
November 1, 2012 at 1:35PM
Your horse figure is fantastic! The colours and detailed decorations really highlight the gorgeous shape of the horse's body, and the wool mane and tail look great. I think you got an extremely good result with that paper clay stuff - I tried modelling with it a couple of times myself, from that recipe, and found it incredibly difficult to work with - so extra kudos for that!