2006-08-13 22:29:01 · 18 answers · asked by nicx 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment
I run a handicrafts workshop for adults with learning disabilities, and we make paper mache pots and bowels etc., By using PVA glue, watered down by half, Strips of paper, TORN, not cut, and big old brushes to paste everything into place. You need to make at least 5 layers, then leave to dry.
You can make a paste of newspaper, by mixing small pieces of newspaper in a bowl of water, boiling in a microwave cooker, several times, and then mixing some PVA glue and water, mix into a paste, then leave to cool. Covered with clingfilm, till needed, IT TAKES PRACTICE to get your times right though!
Good luck/
2006-08-16 10:57:33 · answer #1 · answered by SUPER-GLITCH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You use paste, and dilute it with water if you have to, then dip strips of newspaper into it (soak them) and slap them on whatever you are making, e.g., a balloon. You need to coat it very thickly so that the construct is stable when you are finished, and dries strong. You should keep it wet until you are finished, and then allow plenty of time to dry before painting it. It is usual to use something as a base for papier mache, e.g. a balloon which you then pop when your work is dry, leaving a hollow shell, or a box of some form.
If you don't have paste, you can dilute PVA glue using water to reach the right consistency.
2006-08-13 22:54:01 · answer #2 · answered by old_but_still_a_child 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I once made a lovely farmyard for my 2 year old son, it turned out really well, the best way is to tear newspaper up in to little pieces about 1/4 inch in size, or so, don't cut as the torn ends help it to bind, mix with wallpaper paste, and let get really soggy, if no wallpaper paste can use water and flour, but-paste is best. Then layer it onto some sort of frame, Oi used a piece of polystyrene but you can use wire, or cardboard or anything else, slowly build up into the shape you want, allow to dry really well then use poster paint to paint, good luck and what do you want to make?
2006-08-13 22:35:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flour and water to make a glutenous paste. Tear strips of newspaper. dip in the paste and paste onto what ever you are macheing
2006-08-13 22:45:09 · answer #4 · answered by MissBehave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tear the paper into pieces smaller than an inch square, then give them a good soaking in water, drain off excess water and add wallpaper paste, stir up well and use.
2006-08-13 22:34:09 · answer #5 · answered by banditblue1200 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pieces of paper and paste. Glue the strips round a balloon or template. Leave to dry out for a few days, then bust balloon, or remove template. Paint and decorate.
2006-08-13 22:35:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make up a small amount of wall paper paste in a bucket, tear up a load of old newspaper and mix it all together
2006-08-13 22:32:22 · answer #7 · answered by Stephen H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes! for example if you wanna make a globe, you take a balloon and you cover it up with peices of newspaper with a mix of glue, water and flour. then, you poke a needle in it to pop the balloon. when it's dry, you're ready to paint it! and you can do anything thing you want!
2006-08-13 22:35:45 · answer #8 · answered by Lux 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just water and glue mixed together. Don't use too much water though overwise the newspaper wont stick to what ever it is you are sticking it to
2006-08-13 22:34:52 · answer #9 · answered by Mr looking for answers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wall paper paste, mixed to the normal thickness, then soak newspaper in and then create.........
2006-08-13 22:34:00 · answer #10 · answered by SunnyDays 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋