How to make a papier maché dragon

[johian]

Hi everybody,

while surfing on the net I saw this clip.

Just want to  share it with you all.

When trying it out... it don't go that fast!

Enjoy. Johan

http://www.5min.com/Video/Papier-Mache-Dragon-Marionette-161309026

[Billy D. Fuller]

Wow! that was fun.....................Great find and Thank you for sharing that clip with us. Looks like quite a few good tutorials on that site. I made sure to bookmark it.

Billy D.

[Shawn Sorrell]

Pretty cool!  I checked out his two web sites and they actually have some "slower" videos that explain the process some.

http://papermacheman.com/
http://www.monster-man.com/

His instructions are really great and come with a side of humor.   I found it interesting that he uses plain old cheap flour to make his paste.  In fact he does not like any of the commercial mixes.

He actually has a couple books that he has authored.

[Shawn Sorrell]

Thought I should also add that you can purchase the books direct from the author and he'll autograph them!  He admits that they may cost you a bit more but you get them from him direct and he'll answer all your questions.  On this page there is also another book for sale that is a story called "Williams Treasures".  Folks have asked in the past how you get an author to let you do a puppet show based on thier book.  This book sounds like it could be a candidate for that and you would have access to the author direct to ask him if he would be interested in it.

http://www.monster-man.com/Dragon-maker_s_Handbook.html

[danreeder]

Thank you so much Shawn for profiling my video and books!   I am not a puppeteer, but I really appreciate what puppeteers can do after trying to train my own marionette.    It took a good couple hours to get my dragon to moonwalk.   I would like to do more puppets now.   And I can hardly wait to check out this site.  Looks like great things going on.
Dan

[Billy D. Fuller]

Thank you so much Shawn for profiling my video and books!   I am not a puppeteer, but I really appreciate what puppeteers can do after trying to train my own marionette.    It took a good couple hours to get my dragon to moonwalk.   I would like to do more puppets now.   And I can hardly wait to check out this site.  Looks like great things going on.
Dan

Well you sure had us fooled Dan...................... Welcome to Puppets and Stuff, hope to see more of your work. Perhaps learn a trick or two.

Billy D.

[Shawn Sorrell]

Welcome Dan to Puppets and Stuff!  I am so glad you decided to join use! 

Folks, after I posted the links to Dan's site, I went ahead and ordered "Papier-Mache Monsters" via his site so I could get an autographed version.   I also shot him off a quick email to let him know that we where talking about him. He emailed me back in no time flat!   Pretty cool don't you think. 

I am sure you'll all have questions of him but remember he does have two books he has labored over to explain what he does. There is also the videos you can check out and that would cost you nothing.  If your on a tight budget see if your local library has copies of his book or if they may be willing to add them to their collection.

[Rcdspoon]

I am a huge fan of dan's work as well...I have his monster book that i picked up in october....great read, great easy to do instructions...amazing work that he does as well.  make sure you have the ability to make a huge mess...LOL!

Sincerely, Big Fan


Spoon!!!

[StiqPuppet Productions]

Hey Dan I also purchased your book back in Oct about monsters and I love it.......glad you signed up.

Daryl H