How can I make paper mache adhere to baked clay?

Answer 1

Hi:

I use plastic cling wrap and wrap it around the object than I apply about five layer of paper mache strips around it, allow it to dry overnight, than cut it lenghtwise , Reassemble it together without the object, apply five layer of fresh Paper mache strips, dry over night then continue with whatever steps you want to it with. ( this work with glass as well)

Here some websites and books that might interest you:
(along with my favorite paper mache recipe)

Here are some websites :


http://dir.yahoo.com/Arts/Visual_Arts/Sculpture/Papier_Mache/

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...

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

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

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

http://www.abcteach.com/babysit/joann/pa...

http://familycrafts.about.com/od/pape...

http://www.fakefruit.com/Projects/Fre...

http://www.papiermache.co.uk

http://www.kidsturncentral.com/crafts...

http://www.fakefruit.com

http://www.avesstudio.com/Products/Pa...

http://www.creativepapermache.com/pro...

http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad...

http://www.dltk-kids.com/animals/pape...

http://www.kids-fun-and-games.com/pap...

http://www.deltacrafts.com/Projects/Craft...

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/pr...

http://www.creativepapermache.com

http://www.craftbits.com/viewArticle....


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

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

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

Answer 2

Try coating the clay with a layer of the glue or whatever it is that you plan to use to make the mache sticky. let it dry and apply one more coat. I had the same problem once but my grandma taught this trick and it seems to work as long as your paste is sufficient. When the second coat is roughly half way dry began applying the paper to the clay. good luck.

Answer 3

I think you would have better luck wrapping your paper mache around the clay object so that it hangs on.
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Answer 4

Well, there's always plaster. Are you looking for something weather-proof? What do you mean by 'lasts?' Paper mache lasts a long time if you make it heavy enough (hell, even if you don't) and are careful with it.