How to make paper mache

[crazyem]

Hi All

Does anyone know how to make paper mache, i did make some last year but cant find the recipe.

I know you use flour water and i think pva glue but really not sure and wouldnt know the amounts to use.

Please help

[Tina]

not really sure about this emma, but think as long as its sticky you could just guess!! what are you making?

[Deborah Lauder]

When I make papier mache, I use about 1 part pva to about 10 parts water. I don't put the flour in it though. I soak the newspaper in the mixture and use.

Couldn't tell you if that's right or wrong though, but it works for me. ;)

Debbie.

[crazyem]

hopefully halloween masks or just masks leaving it up to them.

Hopefully someone can tell me the correct mixture, havent got any balloons yet but hopefully get some tonight

[crazyem]

Thanks debbie would the 1 part be a cup or mug

[Ali]

Em, when I've made it I have always used wallpaper paste glue (that's what we used when I was at school to make it.) ;)

[crazyem]

yeah i know thats the best thing but im allergic to it Ali

[Deborah Lauder]

That would depend how much papier mache you want Emma - start with a cup and if it isn't enough, just add to it.

Don't forget to wear your gloves or you'll be sticking to everything LOL! lol

[Ali]

Oh, that's a bummer Em. Have you tried google to look up a recipe? :)

[crazyem]

ive looked up some but they all sound confusing thought someone might have easy one.

[Tina]

dont think there is a right way with paper mache emma, whatever works best for you i suppose, like ali i tend to use wallpaper paste or if i dont have any i use pva glue and water mix, i just start of with some pva glue and add water till it looks right:D not a great recipie i admit but always seems to work ok!

[crazyem]

thanks tina and debbie it think i will do it that way. Gloves debbie dont be silly isnt that the point of paper mache all stickylol

[Tina]

its more fun getting sticky and then having to try and answer the phone!!!

[Ali]

Hi again Em, I looked on the net and found these 3 different recipes for papier mache, so thought I'd copy and "PASTE" ((lol lol lol)) them here for people to see. :) (I know recipe 2 is no good for you with your allergy, but others may find it helpful...?)


Paper Mache Recipe 1
The best paper mache recipe for young kids.

Ingredients- Flour, water, newspaper (or other scrap paper)
Make a Flour Paste by stirring approximately three parts water into one part flour until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Dip each piece of paper (or use a stiff paint brush) in the liquid mixture and apply it to your piece one at a time to create each layer.
** TIP- You can store flour paste in the fridge in a jar so that it keeps for longer.


Paper Mache Recipe 2

Ingredients- Wallpaper paste, water, newspaper (or other scrap paper)
Mix one part wallpaper paste with three parts water. Stir well and the paste is ready to use.
Dip each piece of paper in the liquid mixture and apply it one piece at a time to form your shapes.


Paper Mache Recipe 3

Ingredients- Glue, water, newspaper (or other scrap paper)
Mix two parts white glue (PVA) with one part warm water. Stir well and the Paste is ready to use.
Dip each piece of paper in the liquid mixture and apply it one piece at a time to form your shapes.

[crazyem]

many thanks Ali