NEED HELP how do u make paper mashie

[jayko8890]

hey i need to know how to make paper mashie for the winter dioram contest thanks

[Celebmacil]

You can buy premixed bags of it at craft stores that you only need to add water to for a pretty low price.

You can also make it by shredding a pulpy paper and dipping it into a mix of glue/paste/flour/laundry starch/plaster of paris and water...


Paper Mache on the cheap:

What you need:
- Flour, or Wallpaper Paste, or White Glue.
- Water.
- Newspaper, or grocery bags.

How you do it:
- First, add the thickener to the water and mix.
* 1 part flour to 3 parts water.
* 1 part wallpaper paste to 3 parts water.
* 2 parts white glue to 1 part water.

- Second, rip the paper into strips.

- Then soak the strips in the glue mixture one at a time and apply in layers, repeat as needed.

- Shape as desired (you may want to use a mold to form it).

- Let dry overnight.


Here is a good site with more ideas for mixes and additional tips for better results:
www.dltk-kids.com/type/how_to_paper_mache.htm

Have fun! ^___^