glueshell part 2

Last thursday I started with the next phase of the glueshell scenery: applying pieces of old bedsheet that have been drenched in white glue.

The bedsheets have been ripped in pieces of about 10 by 10 centimeters (about 4 by 4 inches).

These pieces are thoroughly wetted in water (squeeze the exces out of it) and then dipped into the white glue. Make sure it is covered in the glue and then drape it over the cardboard strips.


Make sure that the pieces overlap a bit for strength. Slowly but surely a lightweight, thin but strong shell comes into being.

What you need: glue, pieces of cloth, disposable gloves and water. This can be a messy process so make sure that your worksurface is covered / protected!









Here you can see the overlapping pattern.










The result of one hour of relaxing but messy work.