Papier-Mache

6 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • old newspaper
  • 1 c. flour
  • 3 c. water
  • mixing bowl
  • spoon
  • tempera paint

Directions

  1. 1
    Tear sheets of newspaper into strips about 1-inch wide, tearing down from the fold.
  2. 2
    To make papier-mache paste, put the flour in a large bowl.
  3. 3
    Add water, a little at a time, stirring until mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. 4
    Dip strips of paper into the paste.
  5. 5
    Paste the strips in all directions over the object you want to cover.
  6. 6
    Set your papier-mache object in a warm place to dry.
  7. 7
    (This may take several days.)
  8. 8
    When it has dried completely, paint colorful design on it with tempera paint.

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