Newborn Lamb Pattern -Sculpting the Wool With Paper Mache Clay

https://www.ultimatepapermache.com/lamb

My new lamb pattern goes together fast, and adding the wool was a lot of fun. It did take longer to dry than usual, though, because I used a thicker layer of paper mache clay than I normally do. It isn't an 'instant' project, but I really like the way she came out.

I'm keeping my lamb on my bookshelf, but she'd also make a nice photo prop for a newborn baby. The slightly larger lamb would be perfect for a Christmas creche, where she'd be seen from a little further away. This is the first sculpture pattern I've made so far that comes with two different sizes included with the downloadable file. If you'd like to make a lamb with my pattern, you can find it here, for a small charge: https://www.ultimatepapermache.com/lamb

One of the best parts of this project was having an opportunity to look at dozens of photos of real lambs - what adorable creatures! They come in a lot more colors and patterns than I realized, and some of them even have curly wool. So cute!

You can find the recipe for paper mache clay here: https://youtu.be/1YQ6eUqcEh8

If you'd like to see how I made the new version of paper mache clay with DAP joint compound and home-made glue, you can find that video here: https://youtu.be/_JGLdN3A4wk

You can find all of my patterns for sculptures and masks here: https://www.ultimatepapermache.com/patterns

Have fun!

Time Stamps:

0:00 Intro
0:37 Taping the lamb pattern together
0:45 Putting paper strips on the lamb's face and hoof
1:01 Adding the paper mache clay
1:21 Stamping the PM clay with a crumpled ball of foil
1:59 Testing the stamp with two different versions of paper mache clay
3:07 Making sure wet clay can be added over dry seamlessly
3:34 Why it took longer than usual for the lamb to dry
3:56 Making a new foil stamp when the old one gets too flat
4:17 Putting the wool on the head and ears
5:55 Painting the black and white lamb
6:36 Conclusion