Etsy Shop for rdirenna

washerwoman print

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:59:31 -0500

$13.00
Doesn't she have the cutest little bum? I really liked the way this photo turned out. Digital image of my Washerwoman sculpture printed on 8.5x11 matte photo paper with a white border for framing.
Packaged & shipped in a protective photo mailer

Mermaid print

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:52:57 -0500

$13.00
Digital image of my Mermaid sculpture printed on 8.5x11 matte photo paper with a white border for framing.
Packaged & shipped in a protective photo mailer

Untitled Tree Goddess - ooak paper mache sculpture

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:18:16 -0500

$120.00
I love her. She is only the second Tree Goddess I've made that is able to be used as a tree topper.One of a kind paper mache Tree Goddess 18 inches (46cm) tall & 9 inches (23cm) at her widest point from branch tip to branch tip.

Sculpted, sanded, gessoed, then finished in a variety of papers & sealed with a polyurethane spray - my work is created to last. Every piece is original, my design, & never to be duplicated.

The Process
Many hours & quite a bit of work goes into every sculpture.
I create each piece over a strong armature I construct using wire & found objects. I make my own clay from 100% post consumer paper.
I shred junk paper (office paper, junk mail, newspaper, etc) soak it & mix it with paste & glue to make a pulp. I add calcium carbonate for strength & to buffer any acid in the paper. Each piece is sculpted in layers so that it dries completely & when finished is sanded, gessoed, painted, covered in decorative or handmade papers & then sealed. The work I sell on etsy is not constructed for outdoor display (especially in wet climates) but with normal use will last a lifetime*. Clean with a soft cloth or duster.

*or several lifetimes - quick fact - there is paper mache still in existence from China's Han dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.)

This piece will be carefully packaged & shipped with insurance

Santa - one of a kind paper mache sculpture

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:38:59 -0500

$90.00
Ho Ho Ho & mistletoe - One of a kind paper mache* Santa sculpture. He is about 14 inches(35cm) tall. His bottom half is over a cone so he can be displayed standing and/or used as a christmas tree topper.

Sculpted, sanded, gessoed, then finished in a variety of papers & sealed with a polyurethane spray - my work is created to last.Every piece is original, my design, & never to be duplicated.

The Process
Many hours & quite a bit of work goes into every sculpture.
I create each piece over a strong armature I construct using wire & found objects. I make my own clay from 100% post consumer paper.
I shred junk paper (office paper, junk mail, newspaper, etc) soak it & mix it with paste & glue to make a pulp then add calcium carbonate for strength & to buffer any acid in the paper. Each piece is sculpted in layers so that it dries completely & when finished is sanded, gessoed, painted, covered in decorative or handmade papers & then sealed. The work I sell on etsy is not constructed for outdoor display (especially in wet climates) but with normal use will last a lifetime*. Clean with a soft cloth or duster.

*or several lifetimes - quick fact - there is paper mache still in existence from China's Han dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.)

Joined print

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:58:59 -0500

$13.00
Digital image of my Joined sculpture printed on 8.5x11 matte photo paper with a white border for framing.
Packaged & shipped in a protective photo mailer

Zebra - one of a kind paper mache sculpture

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:21:09 -0500

$60.00
A little bit of wildlife. Sweet zebra for your Christmas tree - or anywhere else. One of a kind papier mache giraffe sculpture. He is about 10 inches(25cm) tall & 3 inches(7cm) wide at the base. His bottom half is over a cone so he can be displayed standing and/or used as a christmas tree topper.

Sculpted, sanded, gessoed, then finished in a variety of papers & sealed with a polyurethane spray - my work is created to last.Every piece is original, my design, & never to be duplicated.

The Process
Many hours & quite a bit of work goes into every sculpture.
I create each piece over a strong armature I construct using wire & found objects. I make my own clay from 100% post consumer paper.
I shred junk paper (office paper, junk mail, newspaper, etc) soak it & mix it with paste & glue to make a pulp then add calcium carbonate for strength & to buffer any acid in the paper. Each piece is sculpted in layers so that it dries completely & when finished is sanded, gessoed, painted, covered in decorative or handmade papers & then sealed. The work I sell on etsy is not constructed for outdoor display (especially in wet climates) but with normal use will last a lifetime*. Clean with a soft cloth or duster.

*or several lifetimes - quick fact - there is paper mache still in existence from China's Han dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.)

Lion - one of a kind paper mache sculpture

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:14:46 -0500

$60.00
A little bit of wildlife. Sweet lion for your Christmas tree - or anywhere else. One of a kind papier mache Lion sculpture. He is about 10 inches(25cm) tall & 3 inches(7cm) wide at the base. His bottom half is over a cone so he can be displayed standing and/or used as a christmas tree topper.

Sculpted, sanded, gessoed, then finished in a variety of papers & sealed with a polyurethane spray - my work is created to last.Every piece is original, my design, & never to be duplicated.

The Process
Many hours & quite a bit of work goes into every sculpture.
I create each piece over a strong armature I construct using wire & found objects. I make my own clay from 100% post consumer paper.
I shred junk paper (office paper, junk mail, newspaper, etc) soak it & mix it with paste & glue to make a pulp then add calcium carbonate for strength & to buffer any acid in the paper. Each piece is sculpted in layers so that it dries completely & when finished is sanded, gessoed, painted, covered in decorative or handmade papers & then sealed. The work I sell on etsy is not constructed for outdoor display (especially in wet climates) but with normal use will last a lifetime*. Clean with a soft cloth or duster.

*or several lifetimes - quick fact - there is paper mache still in existence from China's Han dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.)

Bear - one of a kind paper mache sculpture

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:03:07 -0500

$60.00
A little bit of wildlife. Adorable Bear for your Christmas tree - or anywhere else. One of a kind papier mache Bear sculpture. He is about 11 inches(27cm) tall & 3 inches(7cm) wide at the base. His bottom half is over a cone so he can be displayed standing and/or used as a christmas tree topper.

Sculpted, sanded, gessoed, then finished in a variety of papers & sealed with a polyurethane spray - my work is created to last.Every piece is original, my design, & never to be duplicated.

The Process
Many hours & quite a bit of work goes into every sculpture.
I create each piece over a strong armature I construct using wire & found objects. I make my own clay from 100% post consumer paper.
I shred junk paper (office paper, junk mail, newspaper, etc) soak it & mix it with paste & glue to make a pulp then add calcium carbonate for strength & to buffer any acid in the paper. Each piece is sculpted in layers so that it dries completely & when finished is sanded, gessoed, painted, covered in decorative or handmade papers & then sealed. The work I sell on etsy is not constructed for outdoor display (especially in wet climates) but with normal use will last a lifetime*. Clean with a soft cloth or duster.

*or several lifetimes - quick fact - there is paper mache still in existence from China's Han dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.)

untitled angel

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:02:52 -0500

$85.00
I don't usually do blondes but I like her - she's sweet.
One of a kind paper mache* Angel sculpture. She is about 13 inches(33cm) tall & her gently poseable wings can add up to another 10 inches(25cm). Her bottom half is over a cone so she can be displayed standing and/or used as a christmas tree topper.

Sculpted, sanded, gessoed, then finished in a variety of papers & sealed with a polyurethane spray - my work is created to last.Every piece is original, my design, & never to be duplicated.

The Process
Many hours & quite a bit of work goes into every sculpture.
I create each piece over a strong armature I construct using wire & found objects. I make my own clay from 100% post consumer paper.
I shred junk paper (office paper, junk mail, newspaper, etc) soak it & mix it with paste & glue to make a pulp then add calcium carbonate for strength & to buffer any acid in the paper. Each piece is sculpted in layers so that it dries completely & when finished is sanded, gessoed, painted, covered in decorative or handmade papers & then sealed. The work I sell on etsy is not constructed for outdoor display (especially in wet climates) but with normal use will last a lifetime*. Clean with a soft cloth or duster.

*or several lifetimes - quick fact - there is paper mache still in existence from China's Han dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.)

Fairy print

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:46:21 -0400

$13.00
I love this piece & still get to see her all the time because she was a gift for a close friend.
Digitally altered image of my Fairy sculpture printed on 8.5x11 matte photo paper with a white border for framing.
Packaged & shipped in a protective photo mailer

Joined card 5x7

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:57:52 -0400

$3.00
A beautiful couple. 5x7 folded card printed with digital image of my Joined sculpture. White acid-free cardstock with white envelope.
These larger cards look great framed

Scorpion card 5x7

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:57:52 -0400

$3.00
Not quite a scorpion but almost. And I love her. 5x7 folded card printed with digital image of my Scorpion sculpture. White acid-free cardstock with white envelope
These larger cards look great framed

Katydid print