How do you make paper mache?

Question

I need to make a hill shaped like Mount SuraBachi on Iwo Jima.

Answer 1

To make paper mache paste (here are three different options):

OPTION 1: 3/4 white glue to 1/4 water (or if using a good, thick glue, like Elmer's you can do 1/2 and 1/2)

OPTION 2: COOK METHOD: 1 part flour to 5 parts water... boil about 3 minutes and let cool (my favorite! it's the cheapest method and is nice and smooth)

OPTION 3: 1 part flour to 1 part water. Stir together.

Then tear newspaper into strips. Always make the last layer of mache with white computer paper or paper towel so that painting is easier.

Answer 2

Hey Sparky Zaps,

I use Starch, there is a recipe on the bottle. A lot of people use flower and water make a paste, put salt to prevent mold. Mix to sticky. Then cover shredded paper and past away.

The site below is a recipe for the flower, water formula with some additional instructions. Do add salt if you do this, even though it does not call for it.

Answer 3

You first need to make a frame with screen wire, then follow the other instructions here.
Then spread the mache over the frame.

Answer 4

all you nedd is a bowl paper flour and water all you need to do is pour water into the bowl then pour the folur and mix it up