Creative idea
A Ballerina made from gold Bonsai Wire covered with Papier-mâché Pulp
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This ballerina is formed from gold bonsai wire and each joint is covered with papier-mâché pulp. The figure is painted when dry with Plus Color craft paint and Uni Posca markers are used for making details.
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How to do it
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Soak papier-mâché pulp in water using the ratio: 3 parts pulp to 1 part water.
Soak papier-mâché pulp in water using the ratio: 3 parts pulp to 1 part water.2 
For increased adhesion, add 1 tbsp glue lacquer per 2 dl mass of papier-mâché pulp and water. Knead the mixture well and leave to rest for 1 hour.
For increased adhesion, add 1 tbsp glue lacquer per 2 dl mass of papier-mâché pulp and water. Knead the mixture well and leave to rest for 1 hour.3 
Form a frame from two long pieces of Bonsai wire. Form a head in one of the wires with arms raised above it in a circle. Double over the other wire and bend slightly upwards at each end; this wire will be the body, legs and feet.
Form a frame from two long pieces of Bonsai wire. Form a head in one of the wires with arms raised above it in a circle. Double over the other wire and bend slightly upwards at each end; this wire will be the body, legs and feet.4 
Assemble the two parts.
Assemble the two parts.5 
Cover the wire with papier-mâché pulp. Legs and arms consisting of two joints. Make hands, feet, a head and a body. Leave to dry for 2-8 days depending on the size of the figure.
Cover the wire with papier-mâché pulp. Legs and arms consisting of two joints. Make hands, feet, a head and a body. Leave to dry for 2-8 days depending on the size of the figure.6 
Paint the figure with Plus Color craft paint and leave to dry.
Paint the figure with Plus Color craft paint and leave to dry.7 
Draw details with Uni Posca markers.
Draw details with Uni Posca markers.Also go exploring in
