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an elephant made out of newspaper paper sitting on top of a wooden bench with the words make paper mache smoother

Paper mache is a popular craft that kids love to make, but sometimes it can get too rough or lumpy. Do not worry! You can make paper mache smoother by following some simple steps: 1) Use a blender to blend the paper mache mixture into a smooth paste. 2) Apply a thin layer of paper mache paste and let it dry for 24 hours. 3) Use sandpaper to sand the surface smooth. Repeat these steps until you have achieved your desired smoothness. #craftswithkids You Can Also Check This Out to…

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a white mushroom sitting next to a bucket of paint

Today's guest post is by Linda Bunnell, who made this life-like paper mache mushroom. She shows us how she made it and the product she used to make her mushroom weatherproof so it could stay outside. I haven't seen anyone using this product before, and I haven't tested it myself, but it certainly opens up some exciting opportunities for experiments. Thanks, Linda, for sharing this article with us! How I Made My Waterproof Paper Mache Mushroom ©2017 Linda Bunnell Here are the steps...

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a sculpture made out of newspaper sitting on top of a table

Paper mache is a French word for chewed paper, a composite hard material made from paper pulp, often reinforced with textile and glued with adhesive. It appears as a low-cost alternative to plaster. These SELF-DO Paper Mache Sculpture Art Examples For Beginners is easy and fun, it doesn’t require any fancy equipment.

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three white vases with the words diy paper clay on top and below them

Looking for a fun project to get into? Look no further than making your own paper clay! Not only is it a great material to work with for Christmas crafts, but you won’t believe what this clay…

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a close up of a plastic doll with metal arms and hands on it's body

Have you always wanted to create sculptures? Try Paverpol, an environmentally-friendly material used to harden fabric in a process similar to paper mache. Learn how to create an indoor or outdoor sculpture with this simple tutorial including step-by-step photos and videos.

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two paper lanterns with flowers on them sitting on top of a piece of wooden plank

Use fine paper from around the world to make bowls like an artisan. Choose the color and pattern you want to match the surrounding decor, and create the perfect trinket dish to hold jewelry, office supplies, and more.

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three flower shaped dishes sitting next to each other

Experimenting with flowers. Had fun making and painting these. I'm sure there will be more. I used some discarded pieces of plastic packaging for the bases, and cut out cardboard petals to build up the blossoms. Covered all surfaces in masking tape. Smeared with paper mache clay. Love the texture. The finished product: Sanded, primed with gesso, and painted with acrylics and gold accent. They ought to make nice jewelry dishes.

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