Paper Cast Santa Wall Hanging

A new paper cast project !

All it needs is a frame.

The overall finished size is 8"x 8".

Perhaps I'll take apart my 12 x 12 shadowbox 

I used to display some old black and white photos.

I haven't made a paper cast in years.

A dozen years or so ago I made patriotic

themed paper cast images and framed them.

I also made some paper cast Christmas ornaments.

I sold a few of them at the school Christmas bazaar
that I used to organize, but haven't made any since. 

I recently found a paper cast kit,

never used, at a resale shop. 

I was able to make two paper casts out 

of the included supplies. 

Using an old blender, I ground up

the pulp making supplies as directed.

Carefully spoon the pulp into the mold.

TIP: sit the mold on a towel or two.

Water will likely be squeezed over the edges

as you smoosh the pulp into the mold to

remove the excess water. 

 Before smooshing into the mold and removing water:

This is what the cast looks like after

smooshing the wet "pulp" into the mold, removing as much excess water as possible

then allowing it to dry thoroughly. It is a messy process, but neat to

see the end results. Terrific dimension and detail in this cast / mold.

I painted my dry paper cast with acrylic craft paints.

My design team duties at Anything But A Card have ended due to the site closing

so I was looking for a new challenge site or two for non card projects. 

I came across these and am entering my paper cast Santa wall hanging into them:

Anything Goes Christmas at Scrapbook Blessings Club

Anything Goes Christmas at Crafty Hazelnuts Challenge

 Anything Goes at Holly Jolly Christmas

Thanks for looking and Happy Holidays !