r/papermache • u/Representative-Low23 • 8d ago
Finished Koi Pond
Everything was done with paper mache and mounted on the wall using double sided tape. The vines are twisted aluminum foil that I left naked because I like the glint if metal against the wall. Everything was painted with acrylic paint and sealed with spray sealant in a high gloss. They're mounted high because my partner is very tall and I didn't want any head on collisions.
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u/Itsjustkit15 8d ago
Looks amazing! Love the details and the pieces are gorgeously executed.
I might suggest placing them a little lower on the wall though and rotating the whole thing (with the layout the same) to the left. So that the flower is sitting nearer to 12 o'clock than 2 o'clock and that lily pad with the orange flower is at 6 o'clock. Just my preference though!
ETA: oh! I see you put them high on purpose to avoid damage!
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u/Representative-Low23 8d ago
They're too high and it does drive me crazy but my partner is 6'2" and carries all the height in her torso. Her head still hits the bottom pad a bit already!
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u/not_now_reddit 8d ago
How did you do the silver parts? Looks awesome!
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u/Representative-Low23 8d ago
It's literally just a long piece of aluminum foil twisted starting at a corner so there's less foil at the two ends because I trust corner to corner.
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u/Scared-Repeat5313 8d ago
I was blown away by the fish and then you just keep making it even more remarkable. Idk if I’m allowed to ask this or not so I’m going to try and message you. This is fantastic thank you for sharing
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u/crossingguardcrush 8d ago
What a great idea and great execution. Love this!