I had used vaseline as releasing agent for my papier mache but it is not coming out of the mould.Please help.?

Question

The issue is that i had glued the paper strips outside the mould. So the mould, in effect, is inside the papier mache sculpture. Now would heating resolve this?

Answer 1

Would it help if you try to heat it with a hair dryer? It might come out greasy, but it should keep its shape.
Since the item is on the outside of the mold, I suggest making a lengthwise cut to get it off, then tape it back together on the inside.

Answer 2

check the shape of your mold, make sure it's opening is large enough, then try heating it.