tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post4241176992487884557..comments2024-03-21T20:37:43.816+11:00Comments on Jules Madden: The Completed Paper Mache Tree Project!Jules Maddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-91117717148553110982022-09-12T10:54:40.862+10:002022-09-12T10:54:40.862+10:00You inspired me! I want to leave a picture of our ...You inspired me! I want to leave a picture of our enchanted room with paper mache tree but not sure how. 🤷🏼♀️ Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-51463321906844960732021-12-29T10:38:34.160+11:002021-12-29T10:38:34.160+11:00Hi Ferry- I would use a mixture of brown. If your ...Hi Ferry- I would use a mixture of brown. If your brown is too bright try dulling/darkening it with some black. Do some tests on paper first. You could do a lighter brown undercoat then a watered down dark brown on top to give the effect of texture, and try ragging it off in places. I would suggest looking at some colour mixing charts and doing some tests to get the look you're after. Jules Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-26973735003474883192021-12-29T07:52:37.687+11:002021-12-29T07:52:37.687+11:00Hai Jules,
Can u please tell me which colors u us...Hai Jules,<br /><br />Can u please tell me which colors u used at the tree.<br /><br />Our tree is almost finished at our little man's room. But I can't find the right color for the tree.<br /><br />Greetings from the Netherlands Ferryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12499379468371911111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-2362835316647782452020-11-16T10:40:49.071+11:002020-11-16T10:40:49.071+11:00For the question "Did u paper mache 2 layers ...For the question "Did u paper mache 2 layers inside and out"<br /><br />Yes I did. I didn't do the tissue paper/ texture layer on the inside, but I did paint it brown. Paper macheing the inside is completely optional but help give a nicer finish and more strength.Jules Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-59054708302522562812020-11-15T13:15:51.196+11:002020-11-15T13:15:51.196+11:00Did u paper mache 2 layers inside and outDid u paper mache 2 layers inside and outAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08012418213358336616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-4339971473363213872020-09-17T08:58:05.472+10:002020-09-17T08:58:05.472+10:00The tissue paper was just one layer for texture. I...The tissue paper was just one layer for texture. I used 2 layers of newsprint for the first layers (once dry you can check if it's strong enough for your liking), then add the tissue paper for texture.Jules Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-9542844375722920852020-09-17T02:32:15.823+10:002020-09-17T02:32:15.823+10:00How many layers of tissue paper did you put on to ...How many layers of tissue paper did you put on to get your tree finished? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-8541835471412701502020-09-16T12:04:26.110+10:002020-09-16T12:04:26.110+10:00I placed a tape measure on the floor from the left...I placed a tape measure on the floor from the left side of the tree to the right side in a semi circle, and it measured 143cm, and tree gets smaller in diameter as it rises. Our ceiling are 2.4 m high and it goes right up to the ceiling. I'd suggest drawing a line on the floor with something erasable like chalk, or with tape so you can see how big the sitting area would be inside of the tree to customise it to what you're after. Jules Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-51484891060922001022020-09-16T11:35:51.898+10:002020-09-16T11:35:51.898+10:00Thank you so much! I have one more question. What ...Thank you so much! I have one more question. What are the approximate dimensions of the completed tree?Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01856761244003781199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-63920241508479646632020-09-14T12:49:44.673+10:002020-09-14T12:49:44.673+10:00Hi Suzanne! First of all, the lights are just fair...Hi Suzanne! First of all, the lights are just fairy lights attached to the ceiling with tiny removable 3M hooks. Please visit the other links at the bottom of the post for extra pictures and info. I made the little holes by first cutting holes in the chicken wire and then using masking tape and cardboard to make the shape, and then paper mache-ing over them. The tissue paper was just paper mache'd on as the last layer, it may be helpful to brush your 'glue' on first then place the tissue paper on, then paint another layer of glue over with a wide soft brush. I hope that helps!Jules Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-46934319057614343042020-09-13T00:48:50.186+10:002020-09-13T00:48:50.186+10:00This tree is awesome and I am hoping to replicate ...This tree is awesome and I am hoping to replicate it in my granddaughter's room. I have several questions. How did you add the chandelier in the tree? And how did you attach the tissue paper? I'm not sure how you made the holes with the cardboard. Could you elaborate? Thank you so muchSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01856761244003781199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-323001626133767112020-08-27T09:09:48.830+10:002020-08-27T09:09:48.830+10:00Hi Anonymous, check out the links in the bottom of...Hi Anonymous, check out the links in the bottom of the post so you can see the size of chicken wire I used, the links point to the other two posts I did for this tree. It was probably the largest size you can get, but smaller gauge would work too. Depending on how strong you want it you could also double up layers of wire if you wanted to. It's pretty easy to bend when you're using thick gloves, as you want to bend the edges over so no sharp bits are sticking out. I hope this helps! :)Jules Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-32292271843595690062020-08-27T01:52:58.983+10:002020-08-27T01:52:58.983+10:00How thick was the chicken wire you used and how ea...How thick was the chicken wire you used and how easy was it to shape?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-7243688339788864042020-08-26T17:16:31.773+10:002020-08-26T17:16:31.773+10:00If you head to this page https://julesmadden.blogs...If you head to this page https://julesmadden.blogspot.com/2013/12/paper-mache-tree-project.html you will see the size of the chicken wire I used. It's probably the one with the largest holes but smaller would also work too! Hope that helps :)Jules Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-54368524023228819112020-08-26T09:31:29.005+10:002020-08-26T09:31:29.005+10:00Hi what gage chicken wire did you use? Hi what gage chicken wire did you use? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-80869150747569495102020-07-01T15:27:19.601+10:002020-07-01T15:27:19.601+10:00Hi kro,
I think I just used some left over browns ...Hi kro,<br />I think I just used some left over browns I had in my stash- some house paints and cheap student grade acrylics, they might have been watered down a bit which gives variation in colour, it was so long ago now I can't remember the details!<br />Jules Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-76966422538502193152020-07-01T05:24:09.005+10:002020-07-01T05:24:09.005+10:00Hi there! When you painted the tree...did you just...Hi there! When you painted the tree...did you just use one brown / the same color?KRohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12481845948979303517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-77281372994270812102020-04-08T10:50:04.806+10:002020-04-08T10:50:04.806+10:00Hi Larissa,
No I wouldn't use tissues or napki...Hi Larissa,<br />No I wouldn't use tissues or napkins as they would just break apart when you use them. I'm talking "tissue paper", though you might call it something else in your country!? It's the fine thin paper used for wrapping delicate items, do you know what I mean? Any thin paper that you can wrinkle to get texture would work, and you could just paint it so it doesn't necessarily have to be brown. I hope that helps!!Jules Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-25713636207574507042020-04-07T06:03:56.213+10:002020-04-07T06:03:56.213+10:00Hai, a message from the Netherlands. This is aweso...Hai, a message from the Netherlands. This is awesome! I’m planning on making this tree in a jungle room. But i’ve got a question, in the netherlands we don’t have Brown tissues.... do you think i can use Brown toilet paper or Brown napkins instead? Hope to hear from you soon��Larissa Staphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08404254668504858623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-62747542638080194792019-07-27T02:26:10.793+10:002019-07-27T02:26:10.793+10:00Absolutely beautiful!
Absolutely beautiful!<br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12156672033395172175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-25438851385333189092018-04-24T21:57:01.627+10:002018-04-24T21:57:01.627+10:00Extremely! Amazing!! informative article, well res...Extremely! Amazing!! informative article, well researched and clearly presented. Your hard work shown in your writing. Thank you for the hard work.Stephen Robarthttp://metalalloys.weebly.com/home/archives/09-2016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-39533420524766880772018-04-11T09:07:43.076+10:002018-04-11T09:07:43.076+10:00Thanks to the last comment which I translated to r...Thanks to the last comment which I translated to read:<br />"Hello. Tell me please what did you paint your work of art? Thank you."<br /><br />I used acrylic paints. For murals I sometimes use some student grade acrylics as they are cheaper, and I also use my good quality acrylic paints as well. :)Jules Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-28746792981146990902018-04-10T18:37:27.206+10:002018-04-10T18:37:27.206+10:00Здравствуйте. Скажите пожалуйста чем Вы красили св...Здравствуйте. Скажите пожалуйста чем Вы красили свое произведение искусства? Спасибо.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14863598661722497300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-28783426832354993492018-03-20T18:05:05.013+11:002018-03-20T18:05:05.013+11:00Your tree is awesome and inspired me to make one m...Your tree is awesome and inspired me to make one myself! Thank you so much! Greetings from Sweden!Vanessanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-72725918430781836872016-04-11T11:30:46.097+10:002016-04-11T11:30:46.097+10:00The whole structure was made from chicken wire. If...The whole structure was made from chicken wire. If you go to this page http://julesmadden.blogspot.com.au/2013/12/paper-mache-tree-project.html you'll see the wire with the paper mache over the top. I cut open the 'door' at the front and bent the wire over so there were no sharp bits. The structure is screwed into the wall in a few places; it's pretty light weight so it didn't need to much anchoring. So washers and screws were placed in areas where there were joists. I hope that provides enough explanation!Jules Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.com