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The article profiles sculptor Jessica Jackson Hutchins of the United States. The artist uses papier-mâché, clay and glitter. In 2004, Hutchinson started making sculptures that connoted waves and mountains. Some curatorial efforts have classified Hutchinson's work within the histories of feminism and craft. In 2008, she made "Sun Valley Road Trip," which is a 40-minute video footage recorded inside her family's car that features mountain ranges of Idaho and Oregon.

The article describes a papier-mâché moccasins project undertaken by fourth-grade students which aims to study the cultures of American Indians. The first step of the project was to give the students some background information by giving a PowerPoint presentation and a few handouts. After reviewing all the ideas and sketches, the class came up with a few of their own templates for a moccasin. The students assembled the moccasins by cutting, folding and taping the template together.

The author discusses her teaching strategy that aims to help upper-elementary and middle school students apply papier-mâché to a mask armature and use important characteristics of African art when creating their mask. She relates that the lesson started with a PowerPoint presentation that introduced mask-making the process of papier-mâché. She notes that milk jug halves create a good armature for masks. She relates that when the masks were dry, she sprayed them with acrylic spray.

The article offers tips for interior lighting. The base of a lampshade will look great with a coat of spray-paint. Papier-mâché Chinese newspaper gives a room a touch of the Orient. A length of fabric can transform a plain lampshade. A selection of house furnishings is presented.

The article relates the creation of character portraits in papier-mâché by ninth-grade art students. They were given portraits at varying paintings to caricatures at periodicals to reaffirm the anatomy that could be applied to their immediate task. The students used overlapping strips of newspaper to integrate the forms of the character. Wallpaper paste, newspaper and small empty cans are some of the materials used in the activity.

The article offers a guide for making papier-mâché sculpture. Old phone books and newspapers are ideal materials for making papier-mâché. Masking tape can be used to secure all of the pieces before papier-mâché is applied. Ross art paste, chicken wire and permanent black markers are some of materials needed in the activity.

Focuses on the use of a papier-mâche apple tree for classroom activities. Resources for apple-shaped task cards, including a Web site on apple book titles; Sample of apple themed activity sheet.

Presents the steps in making papier-m&acric;ché Easter eggs. Materials needed in making the Easter egg.

Features several Christmas ornaments. Menorah from Jewish Museum Shops; Coffeepot ornament by designer Debbie Mumm; Papier-mâché snowman by artist Nancy Wolff.

Describes an art project undertaken by the author's class of fifth-grade students, which involved the making of small papier-mache cows. Auction of the cows as part of the parent-teacher association's (PTA) fundraising program; Inspiration derived from the New York Cow Parade and the Orange Cow Parade; Unique theme of each cow which expressed whatever the students painted on it.

Outlines steps in creating papier mache designer masks. Processes required to complete a project; Preparation of the mask base; Experimentation with individual desires and constructs; Mask molding process; Mask decoration and design; Drying and storage procedure; Communication of ideas, experiences and stories among students.

Presents a conversation lesson for elementary students using papier-mache bowls. Procedures for making papier-mache bowls; Discussion of the bowls as vehicles for symbolic expression; Creation of conversation through storytelling over the bowls.

Presents step-by-step instructions on how to create a papier mache dog.

The article features Ujjwal Shrestha, maker of the papier-mâché masks in Kathmandu, Nepal. It says that Shrestha has learned to make paper lanterns professionally at the age of 12 and papier-mâché masks at the age of 14. Meanwhile, the Cultural Survival Bazaars is where handmade goods from the foundation Crafted in Kathmandu, managed by Shrestha and other artisans, are being promoted.

A photograph of Mexican art of papier mache figures made for the celebration of the the Day of the Dead on the same day as the All Souls' Day in the Christian calendar, is presented.

Features papier-mache art for elementary and high school students. Reference to artworks by Claes Oldenburg; Steps to follow in making a large-scale model of artwork; Brainstorming; Materials used.

Provides guidelines on making fantasy creatures using papier-mache. List of materials; Procedures of the activity; Time frame for the activity; Tips for making the foil relief.

Focuses on papier-mache pottery used in an art class with designs inspired by Greek Art. Investigation of the use of red and black images on Greek vases; Emphasis on proportion in drawing the human body; Lessons learned from the activity.

Discusses information on how the author conducted an art lesson about the project of making papier-mache vases. Design problem for the students; Armature materials manipulated by the students; Presentation of the scale drawing of the vase chosen by the students; Alternating layers of paper required for the application of paper-mache; Ways of applying the paint and varnish to the vase; Outcome of the project.

Focuses on papier-mache dinosaur making. Materials; Techniques; Use of acrylic paints.

Focuses on papier-mache art. Insects as subjects; Technique; Materials.

Recounts the papier-mache art project undertaken by the author for her sixth grade students at the Manson Northwest Webester School in Barnum/Manson, Iowa. Creation of portraits of students' retirement home buddies; Materials used in the project; Samples of finished works.

Shows how to create papier-maches of human faces. Materials needed; Procedure; Use in teaching art.

The article focuses on the parade of 1,600 giant pandas made of papier-mâchéché in Hong Kong, China in June 2014. It is inferred that the giant pandas were part of an art project launched by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to help save giant pandas. A map quiz related to pandas in China is presented.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for making a papier-mache balloon bowl.

The article discusses a papier mâché project by artist Foster Eastman of Vancouver, Canada at the Buschlen Mowatt gallery with Afghan war veterans involved in the Veterans Transition Network (VTN) program, such as Tim Laidler and Dale Hamilton, which tells the legacy of the Afghan War.

An image is presented of an untitled papier maché work by the Dutch artist Jan Schoonhoven.

The author discusses the technique of papier-mache, which was used to make homewares in early times. Since the invention of paper in China, its recycling had also started. Under papier-mache, first the paper was wetted, and then it was dried till it became solid. After this process it was shaped in some craft. The article also includes an answer to a question related to antique dolls.

The article offers advice for art teachers on how to create 3-D (three dimensional) and sculptural art with students. Tips include how tacky glue can be used to construct paper sculptures, how brown paper bags can be used to replace newspaper in paper-mâché and how household items can be used in sculpture.

The article focuses on the papier-mâché houses created by several fashion designers that will be auctioned off for charity.

This article focuses on events to help raise funds for charities. It cites Women in Need, a charity that operates 6 shelters for homeless families in New York, which auctioned papier mache houses decorated by celebrities. Meanwhile, GlobalGiving promoted its second annual "Great American Sleep-In," which encouraged people to stay at home and avoid the malls, and buy GlobalGiving gift cards or donate in honor of a friend or family member. A swap meet will also be hosted by the New York Foundation for the Arts.

The article presents information regarding a pen box made in Iran during the early 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City acquired the object in 2006 with the help of a gift from Elizabeth S. Ettinghausen, in memory of Richard Ettinghausen, and a gift from the Stephenson family. This box is made of painted and varnished papier-mâché. It is an example of Persian lacquer, possibly by the master court painter Mirza Baba or an artist in his group. The top depicts the battles between Shah Isma'il, the first Safavid ruler, and the Ottoman Turks during the second decade of the 16th century.

The article offers information on the favorites of Pet Helpers and Lowcountry AIDS Services volunteer Karen Siegel. They include her parents' wedding photograph, a nine-year-old Great Dane named Stella and a papier-mâché cat covered with sheet music bought in a little stationary store in Paris, France.

The article features Becky's Custom Piñatas located in San Antonio, Texas. The shop owned by Becky Gonzales sells papier-maché e and piñatas for all occasions. Among the crafts on display at the store includes grocery-chain mascot H-E-Buddy, a seven-foot parrot for news radio station KTSA, and a giant Liberty Bell for Lackland Air Force Base. Gonzales has also fashioned such personal favorites as a mermaid, a Texas map, and two huge elephants, one for a Hindu parade and another for a Republican fundraiser.

This article presents information about a shop that sells papier-mache animals. The brightly colored papier-mache animals at the shop Form + Function are a welcome addition to the shop's ultra-sleek furnishings. The creatures are more like folk art meets. They include vertically challenged dachshunds, bowtie-sporting snakes and wide-eyed 8-inch-tall Kiwi birds. The shop's owner Helmut Fortense found his fauna at an art fair in Germany. The creatures are priced from $35 to $300, and they won't make a mess on one's renewable-bamboo floor.

Presents information on the advantages of exchanging ideas with artists via the Internet to art teachers. Identification of a theme that the students could translate into their own images; Development of respect and tolerance among the students and a teacher; Creation of stylized birds using wire and papier mâch&eacute by fourth-grade students.

Features the artworks of Kim Nguyen, a student at George Washington Carver High School, Houston, Texas, which show how she perceives life around her. Self-portrait in digital media, manipulation drawing on computer; “Toxic Kiss,” clay slab construction with glaze; “The Dope Show,” life-size sculpture with papier-mache, wood and tile.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues of "Child Education." "Literacy Time With Bob the Builder," which followed a topic based around the role-play area of a building site; "Moods and Music," which provided examples of music with particular settings; Request for instructions on making a Santa Claus figure out of papier mâché

Features several egg-shaped products for the home. MRD Home lamp; Kas Australia stones cushions; Ruby Star Traders papier-maâché eggs; Bisque Interiors salt and pepper shakers; Nigella Lawson serving dishes.

Focuses on the versatility of the egg. Ways of decorating the egg including painting and papier-mache; Cultural significance of the egg in China; Martha Stewart's raising of heirloom poultry.

Reports on papier-mache pottery for sixth grade students. Introduction of the students to classical Greek pottery forms; Decoration of vases with impressions of famous paintings; Study of the function of the vase with attention focused on balance and symmetry.

The article focuses on German candy containers. A brief historical background reveals the popularity of the papier-maâché candy containers from the last part of the 19th century until the 1930s. The article also presents instructions of how the candy containers are made and describes popular styles including Santa with his sack, reindeers, and angels with candles.

Presents a glossary of terms used in lacquer finishing. True lacquer; Japanning; Coromandel; Papier-mache.