The papier-mache the Victorians loved is scarce, and its perfect fit with English chintz has made it a favorite with modern collectors. The basic laws of supply and demand have driven up the price for ...

This craft literally translates to “chewed paper” — a name that sounds much better in the original French. Papier-mâché (a rhyme pronounced “pap-yay ma-shay”) is an ancient art form that, according to ...

As a kid, I associated papier-mâché with making piñatas for a birthday party or crafting a mask in art class. Now that I'm an adult, I see it's more than just a craft for children. Lately, some ...

Rhea Giffin is a multifaceted artist whose inner child is alive and kicking. Working mostly in papier mâché (French for chewed paper), she has taken the medium to a new level, creating stunning works ...

The Denver Papier-Mâché Club wants you to take papier-mâché seriously as an art form. But not too seriously. Sure, the club’s first group exhibition takes place at Alto Gallery, a Berkeley outpost ...

Q-When did they make papier-mache furniture? What is the history behind this type of furniture? A-Papier-mache was first patented in 1772 by Henry Clay, an Englishman. He invented a process for making ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Most recently, Whitehill resurrects vejigantes through papier-mâché. What’s so exciting about this moment in her practice is her experimentation in sculpture; she’s known for her paintings. This ...