Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Fun Papermache

What you need:
  • Large bowl full of 1 inch squares or strips of newspaper
  • Hot water
  • 1/3 c flour
  • 1/4 c water
  • A Plastic bag or small bowl

Instructions: Tear off long 1 inch strips of newspaper. Then, if you wish, tear those strips into 1 inch pieces and place in the large bowl. Completely cover the strips with hot water and soak over night.

Paste: In a plastic bag or small bowl mix 1/3 c flour with 1/4 c water and knead.

Squeeze the excess water out of the strips. Using the paste mold into creations. Let dry and paint and decoriate if you wish.

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