How Do You Make Paper Mache Bowls?

I love to make decorative paper mache bowls from newspaper and use tissue paper as the top layers. I know that a lot of people turn this paper mache process into a big and involved project by making paper mache pulp in their blenders. My motto is keep it simple and my results have been very satisfying.

First, I choose a bowl with the form I love. I have a big pottery salad bowl that I'm especially fond of. O.K., the bowl is picked for the form.

Turn it upside down and 'grease' it with petroleum jelly or anything (even Crisco) to keep the paper from sticking to the bowl. It's a good idea to place it on a board or tray to catch drips and also to make it portable as the paper mache bowl needs to dry thoroughly. Tear newspaper into small pieces.

You are going to need lots of paper pieces to complete this paper mache bowl. I have used wallpaper paste to adhere the paper to the form. The dry wallpaper paste is easy and cheap because a tablespoon of paste makes alot of glue after it is ... more.

Making paper mache boxes can be a great craft project to do at home. It is a suitable craft for both children and adults. You can use your paper mache boxes to decorate your home, package gifts, sell at craft fairs and just about anything you can imagine.

To make paper mache boxes, all you need are a few items (that you probably already have in your home) and a little imagination. Cut the newspaper into multiple strips and set it aside. Mix one part flour with two parts water in a bowl.

Stir the mixture well. The consistency of paper mache is very lumpy. Dip a newspaper strip into the flour mixture, saturating it completely.

Remove any excess mixture by placing the newspaper strip in between your index finger and thumb and pulling the strip through your fingers. Lay the strip over the outside of a box. Do not put the strip inside the box.

Repeat the process until your box is completely covered. Set it aside to dry completely. The drying time may be anywhere from several hours to ... more.

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