/oc/ - Original Creation

Hello! This is a thread I made to show my ways of how I made a YAOI paddle. English isn't my first language, so please excuse any mistakes, and if you have any questions about the process you can always ask!
Materials you'll need:
Fibran
Cutter knife
Sanding paper
Wallpaper glue (or so called wallpaper paste)
Paper (the recycled kind! It hardens the best and it makes it very sturdy)
Acrylic putty
Brushes
Paint
And most importantly - patience
First step: You'll have to draw the template on a piece of fibran as big as you like. If you don't have experience making templates I'd recommend drawing it first on a piece of paper or cardboard and then placing it as a base on the fibran.
Second step: Start carefully cutting the fibran along the lines, it should be done with a cutter knife, if you use an ordinary knife you'll struggle a lot with this task. Never cut against yourself, and be careful with your fingers! If you accidentally cut too much and deform the shape, don't worry, it can be fixed with the next steps.
Third step: After you're done, get the sanding paper and sand it until it's smooth. Yeah, that's pretty much it… And remember to smooth the edges very well!
Fourth step: Now that it is smooth, it's time for the paper mache! To prepare the wallpaper glue you just have to mix it with hot water and stir it until there are no hard parts in it (I'd recommend using the one sold in powder form). Then rip the recycled paper in pieces and start gluing them on the paddle. There SHOULD NOT be any parts left where the fibran is visible, you have to seal the fibran as if you're sealing a demon! There must be at least 3 layers of paper mache, 5 the most.
Fifth step: Wait for the paper mache to get completely dry. If you start applying the acrylic putty before that the moisture will cause cracks on the putty and it will likely peel. You may have to wait longer than a day, but the waiting is worth it.
Sixth step: After it's totally dry you apply the acrylic putty. If you have deformed it or dented it you can put more putty on the place to even it out. Wait for it to dry like the paper mache.