how do you make papier mache?

Question

tell me

Answer 1

apply lots of PVA glue (2 parts water 1 part glue) to thin pieces of paper, slowly apply them and layer them into the shape you want, if part of your creation starts drying before you're ready to leave it to set then keep putting the glue on to keep it moist. Once set and dry it's ready to paint!

Answer 2

The easiest way to make papier mache is to use strips of old news papers, a watery paste made from flour and water, and a balloon.

Blow the balloon to the desired size.

Get a glass jar and remove its lid and suspend the balloon into the jar to ensure it stays in an upright position.

Dip the newspaper strips into the watery paste made from mixing 3 table spoons of regular flour in a glass of water.

Layer the wet strips on the balloon until it is completely covered.
Let it dry completely.

When it is dry, prick the balloon with a pin and discard.

Now you have a papier mache shell.

Decide what you want it to be, e.g., mask, bowl, vase, etc.

Cut it, paint it and decorate it as you desire.

Voila, now you have a papier machie piece of art!

Answer 3

Hi:

Here are some websites along with one of my favorite recipe for it :

http://www.geocities.com/toddlermoms/pap...

http://home.eol.ca/~props/recipes.html...

http://kids.creativity-portal.com/d/reci...

http://www.make-stuff.com/kids/papier_ma...

http://www.planetpals.com/papermache.htm...

http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/paperma...

http://www.kidsturncentral.com/holidays/...

http://www.homeschoolzone.com/pp/crafts/...

http://www.recipestogo.com/childsticky/c...

http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,pa...

http://www.thatsmyhome.com/recipes-for-k...


http://www.kinderart.com/kitchen/machepu...


for tv craft website that got this :

http://www.hgtv.com/ - type paper mache in there search box

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/crafts... tpe paper mache in the search box




Here one I got off the net:

Paste


1 cup cold water
1 cup flour
2 1/2 cups boiling water
1 T. powdered alum
3/4 tsp. oil of wintergreen

Mix the cold water and flour together, stirring until smooth.
Add the boiling water and mix well. Pour the mixture into the top of a double boiler.
Cook over low heat until smooth. Add the alum and stir.
Remove from heat. When the mixture is cool, add the oil of wintergreen.

Here some books on it that you can pick up at any bookstore or library:

Papier Mache
by Deri Robins

Papel Mache
by Juliet Bawden, Diane James, Juliet Bawden, Jon Barnes (Photographer), Diane James

Paper Crafts: 50 Extraordinary Gifts and Projects, Step by Step
by Gillian Souter, Gillian Souter


Creating with Papier-Mache
by Victoria Seix, Victoria Seix, Victoria Seix

Papier Mache: An Introduction to the Art of Modeling in Paper
by Peter Rush

The Papier Mache
by Ray Gibson, Cheryl Evans (Editor), Fiona Watt (Editor)

Papercraft: Paper-Making and Paper-Mache
by Lynette Silver

Paper Mache
by Dorling Kindersley Publishing

Dollmaking with Papier MâChé and Paper Clay
by Doris Rockwell Rockwell Gottilly

Contemporary Craft of Paper Mache: Techniques - Projects - Inspirations
by Helga Meyer, Carol Taylor (Editor)

Paper and Fabric Mache: 100 Imaginative and Ingeneous Projects to Make
by Dawn Cusick

Paper Mache
by Miranda Innes - An execellent book on the subject

Papier Mache Fun
by Irene Lassus, Marie-Anne Voituriez

Papier-Mache
by Renee F. Schwarz, Renee F. Schwarz (Illustrator)

The Complete Book of Papercrafts: 26 Step-by-Step Projects to Make from Paper
by Susan Penny, Martin Penny (Editor), Martin Penny

Fanciful Paper Projects: Making Your Own Posh Little Follies
by Sandra Evertson

Arnold Grummer's Complete Guide to Paper Casting
by Arnold Grummer, Mabel Grummer

Paper Mache
by Alex

125 Papercrafts Projects: Step-by-Step Papier Mache, Decoupage, Paper Cutting, Collage, Decorative Effects and Paper Construction
by Lucy Painter (Editor)

Papier Mache
by Judy Balchin

Papier-Mache (Let's Create! Series)
by Dorothy L. Gibbs (Editor), Parramon's Editorial Team Staff (Photographer)

Crafts from Papier-Mache
by Violaine Lamerand

The Michaels Book of Paper Crafts
by Lark Books, Megan Kirby (Editor), Lark Books (Manufactured by)

Papier-Mache for Kids
by Sheila McGraw

This should point you in the right direction. I like the others there good one too.

Good luck and my best wishes to you on this.

Answer 4

WELL... perfect timing .... i am making a paper mache right now!! well u need masking tape, a lot of flour, many newspapers, a cool whip container, cardboard, and a sponge (to clean up).then you take lots of newpaper and form what you want to make and tape it all around, but not too much... do not cover the hole thing in tape!!!! after you do a few layers.... mix a little flour and water... about half of the container should be full....mix it up w/ ur hands til there are no lumps.....take ripped up newspaper ( app.4 inches long) put it in the flour take of excess flour.... stick it on..... make 2 layers and let dry... when dry just paint away!!!!!Hope I helped!

Answer 5

Try tearing some soft paper, like tissue paper, in to small pieces and then add PVA glue and water. You'll have to play around with the amounts. Too much PVA and the tissue just sticks to your fingers, too much water and it will barely stick to anything! Then mix it with your fingers until all the paper is covered and you're ready to go. Be prepared to get really messy!

Answer 6

u can get urself a bottle of "plaster of paris". then u add water to make not to wet , but not too gooey either. make it a bit like glue>> then u dip pieces of paper into the mixture and press down on where u want it to stick. leave to dry and ther u have it.

If u dont have plaster of paris and stuff, u can also mix cornflour and milk, i think, and make the same mixture. good luk!!

Answer 7

Get lots of glues and newspaper plus a ballon