I finally got enough layers of a base on the tombstone that I felt comfortable to try the "bark". Mind you that this was the first time that I have ever used pulp paper mache. The directions were a little ambiguous so I was plenty nervous. I had an idea of what I wanted to do with this pulp mache but it didn't want to do what I had in mind. Which actually turned out for the better because I really like how it looked after I got started. Now I just have to wait for it to dry. Which can take 1-2 days according to the bag. I am thinking more like 3-5 because of how thick it is. In the mean time I need to make the plaque for the front of the base, pick out the colors to use for the stone (looks like another trip to the cemetery for some close up pics of the stones) and find another box so that I can start on the next tombstone. Gee, I might have a revamped graveyard this year after all.
I finally got enough layers of a base on the tombstone that I felt comfortable to try the "bark". Mind you that this was the first time that I have ever used pulp paper mache. The directions were a little ambiguous so I was plenty nervous. I had an idea of what I wanted to do with this pulp mache but it didn't want to do what I had in mind. Which actually turned out for the better because I really like how it looked after I got started. Now I just have to wait for it to dry. Which can take 1-2 days according to the bag. I am thinking more like 3-5 because of how thick it is. In the mean time I need to make the plaque for the front of the base, pick out the colors to use for the stone (looks like another trip to the cemetery for some close up pics of the stones) and find another box so that I can start on the next tombstone. Gee, I might have a revamped graveyard this year after all.
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