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PAPER MACHE
RESTORATION PROCESS

Sergio Bustamante

Elephant Head

This vintage Elephant Head fell off a wall, and the 40-inch trunk and tusks broke off revealing the sculpture’s dry-rotted insides. When the owner discovered Jeff’s studio, which was previously in Chicago, he packed up all the pieces and drove from Florida to Chicago to commission the repair.

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  • Sergio Bustamante Elephant Head | Jeff Meyer Art | Paper Mache Restoration

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    Before

    Broken 40-inch trunk and tusks as well as dry rotted interior – this vintage Elephant Head needed restoration!

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  • Sergio Bustamante Elephant Head | Jeff Meyer Art | Paper Mache Restoration

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    Before

    The trunk was cracked in half and had to be completely rebuilt starting inside the head.

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  • Sergio Bustamante Elephant Head | Jeff Meyer Art | Paper Mache Restoration

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    Before

    The tusks also needed to be repaired.

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  • Sergio Bustamante Elephant Head | Jeff Meyer Art | Paper Mache Restoration

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    During

    An inner structure was created, so the trunk could be attached to the head again. The tusks were reattached using the same technique. Many areas needed to be re-sculpted before painting could be initiated.

  • Sergio Bustamante Elephant Head | Jeff Meyer Art | Paper Mache Restoration

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    After

    The trunk was repainted to blend with the original color and detail of the Sergio Bustamante sculpture.

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  • Sergio Bustamante Elephant Head | Jeff Meyer Art | Paper Mache Restoration

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    After

    The restoration of this elephant trophy required a great deal of time and skill.

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