Creepy Caricatures

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  Step 1

  For the first step you’ll need some newspaper/flyers, tape & a box for each member of your family – keep in mind: the bigger the boxes, the bigger your finished heads will be

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  Step 2

  press in the corner of the box, wrap & tape crumpled/twisted newspaper around the box creating an oval-ish head-shape

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  Step 3

  continue adding paper until the front & sides of the box are completely covered, ball up another piece of paper & tape to the centre of the box-head – this will eventually be the sniffer of your creepy caricature

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  Step 4

  if your box-heads resemble the photo you’re on the right track!

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  Step 5

  Step two: Grab a bowl, flour & chop your remaining newspapers into equal-ish strips

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  Step 6

  time to get gooey! Pop your bowl into the sink & stir up a mixture of 2 parts (warm) water to 1.5 parts flour – my very basic papier mache recipe, if you want a thicker paste just add more flour, thinner paste? more water…too easy!

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  Step 7

  Cover your work area – I find non-stick baking paper under the heads works fab! Grab a strip of newspaper, dip it into your gluey mixture, slide it between your index & middle fingers to get rid of the excess & smooth it onto your head

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  Step 8

  completely cover the head with a layer or 3 of gooey newspaper…& then unleash your creativity...

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  Step 9

  using bits of soaked, ripped, torn & twisted newspaper sculpt as many 3D details as possible – having a photo of your victim...erm...subject in front of you as inspiration really helps with the realism-potential…

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  Step 10

  grab some tissue paper (phonebook pages work fab too!)

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  Step 11

  gently apply a top layer of tissue paper goo to your heads (this helps to smooth out the rough edges) then pop them on a baking sheet

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  Step 12

  bake on your oven’s lowest setting for about 30 minutes – checking every 10 minutes – *haul them out at the first sign of burning

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  Step 13

  wheeee! You could move onto the final step now but it’s a good idea to let the heads get thoroughly dry overnight…

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  Step 14

  The fun finale begins with brushes, paints, an old plate-for-a-palette & a can of spray varnish

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  Step 15

  give everyone a base coat with their basic skin (or fur) tone

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  Step 16

  start adding the features…

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  Step 17

  go crazy with the facial traits – more detail = more realism: rosy cheeks, bright white smiles, nostrils…

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  Step 18

  eyebrows, eyeliner & don’t forget the twinkle (2 lil’ white dots added to the pupils)

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  Step 19

  highlights streaked through hair & fur add another groovy ‘realistic’ dimension

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  Step 20

  happy with your heads? take ‘em outside & blast ‘em with spray varnish (makes dusting-them-with-a-damp-cloth a breeze)

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  Step 21

  for the absolute, really, truly, last step search for some no-longer-needed accessories from each of the humans (or animals) your heads are based on

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  Step 22

  …and your trusty glue gun

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  Step 23

  pierce mommy’s ears, dab a small amount of hot glue onto the hole & insert the earrings

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  Step 24

  cheap false eyelashes are awesome! They come pre-stickied so simply attach them to the eyelids & apply a thin line of hot glue with a toothpick for extra strength

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  Step 25

  slip baby’s hat onto her head, slice it up the back, glue it to the top, trim off the excess fabric & stick down any loose edges

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  Step 26

  trim the arms of Daddy’s glasses & attach with a small drop of glue above each ear

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  Step 27

  for easy hanging simply cut a hole in the back of the heads & hook ‘em onto a nail in the wall – or – give your little mousie a canvas & let her prepare a funky backdrop to house the creepy family...

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  Step 28

  a bit more hot glue to attach them & hang ‘em up!

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  Step 29

  Finished!

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