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How To Do I Make Paper Mache?

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    Since you obviously have a computer, try going to the following web site:
    Familycrafts.about.com have an entire article, telling not only how to make it, but also things you can do with it.
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    Ejsiegal 

    answered 10 months ago

      Paper or Papier Mache is a cross between a clay like and plastic substance that can be used to create various designs. Most of these designs are used as household ornamentation. Paper Mache is very popular with kids.

      The inner layers of the paper mache can be made with news papers. Since this does not have to be painted over. It is advisable to use printer paper or chart paper on the exterior because it is easy to paint over these and decorate. Mix glue and water in a ratio of 3:1. Even flour can be added to this mixture. Add some salt to this mixture. Completely soak papers in water and mix it with the glue. The amount of water used in paper mache will be determined by the general humidity levels. Stir the mixture and it will soon begin to look and feel like clay. This can now be molded into any form.

      If you do not want to take too much trouble with the glue and flour then any good PVC glue from the market will do the trick.
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      Blurto 

      answered 4 years ago

        The last way i tried didn't turn out too bad. I didn't try a recipe, i just guessed. I had some old water based wallpaper paste laying around so i figured I'd use it for something. I watered it down quite a bit. Tore strips from an old phone book (gotta recycle ;) lol!), dipped the strips in the solution and layed them on my mold. People usually use 1 part flour to 2 parts water plus 3 tablespoons of salt or 1part elmers glue to 2 parts water or just some liquid starch. For paper you can use newspaper or phone book pages.
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        Artguy66 

        answered 10 months ago

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