Gourmet Paper Mache

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A Site about My Paper Mache, Art, and Dragons

Welcome to my website! My name is Dan Reeder. I’m a paper mache artist living in Seattle, Washington. For more about me, go to About Me.

This site is about my Paper Mache Art. Have a look around. The buttons above are pretty self-explanatory. On this page I'll give you a taste of what you'll find here. First, if you are interested in my techniques, you can watch my videos. I have instructional videos and fast, time-lapse videos (like the one on the right). I also have books. For more information about them, just click on the books.

This is the most comprehensive book I've ever written on the subject. It has every trick I know about paper mache. Again, for more information just click on the book!

If you are interested in just making dragons, then consider my dragon-making book. Just click on the photo. It compliments the very first time-lapse video I made called, "Gourmet Paper Mache Dragon." Watch that on the Time Lapse Video page.

While paper mache is my claim to fame, my pride and joy is the children's book I wrote. I has nothing to do with paper mache. But it is a great little book with a great message. Check it out while you are here. Yes...just click on it for more information.

While you are here....

I participate in the "Top 100 craft site" report. If you like this site (I think I'm the only paper mache site on the list), please cast your vote for me by clicking the link below. It will open a window for you to view the list. Look at the list, or stay at my site and browse. Either way, thanks for visiting!

And thanks for your support of my rather eccentric art style. I really appreciate it.

Paper Mache Dragon for your living room. More examples in my Galleries.

This is my latest commission. I made it during the Chinese Year of the Dragon. I do a few commissions every year. I offer a few other services as well. If this interests you, go to my For Sale page.

See more photos of this dragon in my second Gallery.

Your Paper Mache

Many people have purchased my books or watched my videos and used my techniques with spectacular results. Check out Jacks paper mache dragon (with baby). Magnificent!

Not everyone uses my paper mache techniques. They have their own style and methods. I have many pages of paper mache projects made by other people. Check them out in my Your Paper Mache Photos pages.

Look at this skull made by Willow! Simply amazing!

See more of her work here.

And you have to see Ron and Angela's dragon golf cart! This isn't your third grade paper mache!

Can you imagine driving up to the course in this! Ron and Angela can. I love paper mache!

Newest Video

I make time-lapse videos. Here is my latest. It is a strange one. Warning: This one is adult oriented (puppets drinking rum and "freak" dancing).

"Rum and Paper Mache"

For best results, double click on the video. It will take you to YouTube. Click on the gear and set it for High Definition playback. And turn up the volume! This is a great piece of music. It's called "Rum." Thank you to Alpha and Westbury Music LTD for permission to use the this music.

For more of these videos, go to the Time Lapse Video page.

Here is the star of the video. Perhaps you want to know more about how he was made. I show the construction of many of my projects on my blog, PaperMacheBlog.com.

"Paper Mache Dark Butterfly"

Below is a project that is a little darker in nature. I show the construction of her on my blog and I have a video of her being made on my the Time Lapse Video page.

"Paper Mache Buddha,with Jo"

I made this Buddha for a coffee shop. Once again, there is a time lapse video of this project and you can watch him being made on my blog.

"Paper Mache Sea Dragon"

This is my favorite dragon to date. You guessed it, you can watch a time lapse video of this dragon and also watch me build her (and her baby) on my blog.

"Paper Mache Ganesh (with Mooshika)"

Yes, time lapse video of this one too!

Have you figured out that I love dragons? I can't wait to make another one.

"Paper Mache Dragon Trophy"
I'll bet you are wondering, "Does he have a video of this one too?" Why yes, I do! How'd you guess?

I'm hoping at this point that you see that paper mache isn't about balloons and piggy banks. I've spent my career trying to change the image of this art form. It has unlimited potential. When was the last time you did paper mache? Time to get dirty!!