Papier Mache Dolls

Pamplemousse Makes

Pamplemousse is a rabbit. She hops around the world meeting new people. Her friends are creative ladies who have a variety of interests. 

See etsy.com/shop/pamplemoussemakes

 The ladies and Pamplemousse are relatively flat papier mache figures, think thick paper-dolls. I start with just the right weight cardboard (recycled).

Each figure is cut out with an X-acto knife

Several layers of newspaper (white glue and water)

Close-up

I use torn pieces of newspaper and make it into papier mache with inexpensive white glue and water. It helps to soak the paper some, but not enough to get soggy. The hair, shoes and fur colors come from colored tissue paper that is also papier mached on.

Some of the ladies along with their bunny friends

 After the bodies are dry they are dressed. The clothes are sewn on and not removable. I have a lot of fun going through my stashes of fabrics, buttons, trims, threads and other findings to individualize each doll. As you can imagine all are unique, but each one always has a Pamplemousse with her.

Go to my etsy shop to see more dolls, etsy.com/shop/pamplemoussemakes.