[Terra]

I would say the paper mache method would be the best. Lauriebeast has perfected the method to use paper mache (she uses Celluclay) and then overlays it with Paperclay. For what you are describing, the paper mache would probably be enough. I am using her tutorial she made for another creation, "The Bride" and it's turning out great. I'm now a big fan of her technique. Here is a thread which showcases one of her creations, Vampiress Morbida: http://www.halloweenforum.com/halloween-props/67997-vampiress-morbidia.html

 

[Terra]

i found this this thread quite interesting since im beginning work on a similar project. since you guys brought up lauriebeast, i did a search to try to find any tutorials that utilize her method and i cant find any does one exist? im really impressed with her vampire. awesome work for just simple paper

Here are her 'The Bride' tutorials:

http://www.halloweenforum.com/tutorials-step-step/62175-bride-tutorial-part-1-a.html

http://www.halloweenforum.com/tutorials-step-step/62177-bride-tutorial-part-2-a.html

http://www.halloweenforum.com/tutorials-step-step/62179-bride-tutorial-part-3-a.html

http://www.halloweenforum.com/tutorials-step-step/63288-bride-tutorial-part-4-a.html

http://www.halloweenforum.com/tutorials-step-step/63289-bride-tutorial-part-5-a.html

http://www.halloweenforum.com/tutorials-step-step/63291-bride-tutorial-part-6-a.html

http://www.halloweenforum.com/halloween-props/63395-bride-completed.html

http://www.halloweenforum.com/halloween-props/61548-bride-updated-pics.html

 

[Terra]

You are welcome. LaurieBeast is wonderful. She helped me so much in my first sculpt, Terra.