Paper mashing crafts

Yesterday I spent much of my day working on bowl making. I started them many months ago, and they have waited patiently for my return. I managed to finish 2, and prepped four more. These bowls are made from egg carton pulp that is covered with layers of tea bag paper and paint before being decorated. The final coat is a layer of encaustic wax. I have a plan for this one..... but this one will just happen as I go along. I was planning to work on these today, but the day was sunny..... and the…

Papier Mache (or Paper Mache, as it's often spelled) is an easy and fun way to create a durable gift or decoration, and all kids can...

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. Paper

These beautiful bowls made out of paper mache are attractive and vibrantly coloured to use as a centre piece on your dining table or drawing room . A good wa...

I fell in love with sculpting with paper mache during my first project five years ago. However, I never really found a recipe that was worth the time and effort and mess that it took to get what I wanted. As a result, I used Celluclay for most projects. However, I recently stumbled upon an incredible blog called, Ultimate Paper Mache where Jonni (the artist and blogger) shares all sorts of tips, tutorials and recipes to help anyone on their way to successfully paper mache-ing. I am blown…

Mia Volk on Instagram: "This paper mache animal diy project is so easy to do with items you can easily find around the house! Using foil to create your form makes this project so easy! Then all you need are paper, paste, paint and about a day including drying time to make some beautiful paper mache figures, great for parties, school projects, and even as cute decor! So easy for kids to do, but also fun for grown ups too ☺️ If you try this diy craft, let me know! #papermache #papercrafts…

Make this easy paper mache clay with inexpensive ingredients. It will mix up in about 5 minutes. Easier to use than traditional paper mache--and no mess!

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