How To Make Paper Mache

Paper mache is a technique of preparation is easy, cheap, versatile and perfect for all ages. You can not ask for a higher form of art! You can create piñatas, decorative accents, bowls or anything else your imagination can dream of paper mache. Projects will take several days to complete, as you need to allow for drying time between layers of paper. Here is a step by step guide to get started.

Paper Mache Glue, A wide variety of paper Mache glue recipes available, and with a little experimentation, you find that you like. Try three parts of white glue mixed with one part water, liquid starch or use the full capacity. My tail is a cooked mixture of flour from one part to about five parts water, bring mixture to a rolling boil on low for about three or four minutes, and add a few teaspoons of salt to prevent mold. Stir until smooth and cool the mixture before using.

• Forms of paper mache form is the basis of his draft paper mache. You can use anything you like, including balloons, cardboard boxes, Styrofoam balls or other shapes, or any other material that has an interesting way. If you want to make a specific form, and as animal or person, use masking tape to create your shape with pieces of cardboard or paper mache to make styrofoam.how
• Basics Paper Mache now has its tail and paper mache form, you are ready to begin! Here are the other materials you need:

1. fabric or paper, stones, glitter and other accents (optional)
2. strips of newspaper into pieces 1 inch wide and six inches long (you can also use gift wrap or brown paper bags)
3. poster paint
4. brushes
   

Instructions:

1. Working with a strip of paper at a time, dip the paper into the glue and get saturated on both sides. Remove excess glue with your fingers and place the strips in form, smoothing with your hands. Do it carefully so not to tear the paper.
2. Continue working, adding strips of paper to form, a bit like the overlapping of their trip. When the form is completely covered with strips of paper, set it aside for 24 hours to dry the glue.
3. Repeat steps one and two, at least two more times, so you have at least three layers of paper in your way. Let the glue dry for 24 hours between each coat. Proceed until the desired thickness of paper mache.
4. Once you have completed the overlay and glue is completely dry, paint the figure with the poster paint and brushes. Set the project aside once again so the paint can dry, then add decorative touches to the tissue, stones, glitter or other items if desired.
5. If you want to hang your creation, use of needles and a strong fishing line to drill small holes at the top for hanging.
   

That's all for it! Once you have the basic skills under your belt, you can make the most advanced projects. Pick a book in paper mache, or do a search online for some great ideas for paper mache crafts