This method of working with paper and paste allows you to mold and work with the material much as you would clay. It is ideal for making jewelry such as pins and earrings, and the pulp can be shaped easily to make small ornaments, decorations, and figures.
How to:
Soak pieces of paper (about 1" square) overnight in warm water till soft. Add a small amount of dry wallpaper paste to the paper mixture and stir. Strain excess water from a handfull of the pulp. With your hands, gently squeeze out most of the water and place it in the plastic container. Now the pulp is ready to work. Form jewelry, ornaments, etc. After drying, objects may be painted with acrylic paints.
Papier Mache (Pulp Method)
Tips and Tricks:
Use pulp decorations instead of bows on packages.
The paper mache animals, shown below, were created by Jonni Good. She describes herself as a sculptor, a grandma, and an online art teacher. Also, she's the inventor of the famous paper mache clay recipe. You may want to use her methods to refine paper mache forms that you create using our recycling methods.
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