STEP ONE Cover the skull with one layer of aluminum foil. Make sure
you leave yourself as much detail as possible. You'll want to you leave the bottom uncovered. This will make it easier to
get the copy off.
STEP TWO Cover the aluminum foil evenly with the cheap duck tape.
Make sure to cover all the foil with one coat of tape The paper mache' will stick to the duck tape.
STEP THREE Apply an even layer of paper mache' to the skull.
If your going to add the teeth later leave the teeth area uncovered. When this is dry add a second layer.
STEP FOUR With a sharp pare of scissors cut the back of the
paper mache' skull from the center bottom to about the top. Gently separate the skull from it's copy. After separation attach
the cut area back together with cheap duck tape and apply a few more coats of paper mache'. If finished let dry and paint
as desired.
If your going to add teeth try my bread clay recipe. Use the teeth on your skull as a model when
you sculpt the teeth.
Want a corps head? Try the snot rag page.
Tips and Tricks
To get a more detailed copy of the skull try piecing the aluminum foil on the face. Starting
with the eye sockets. Tare off a 4x4 inch piece of aluminum foil. With your finger make a 'cup' or indent deep enough to go
to the back of the eye socket and carefully fold the rest in place. Do the same for the behind the cheek bones and around
the mouth.
If your skull has a movable jaw you can make a screamer just by placing folded paper in-between
the teeth. First place foil on both the upper and lower jaw to completely cover this area. Then foil the rest of the skull
as needed. If your skull is one piece and you want to make a screamer just cut the jaw off of your copy and re paper
mache it were you need it.
If your using our 'Ultimate paper mache recipe' you don't have to cover the foil with
tape.
