This paper mache recipe will make about 1 3 4 cups of paper mache paste which is suitable for most smaller projects.
How to make paper mache glue paste.
One of the most common and easiest ways to create paper mache is to use glue and water as the paste.
While the water is heating up mix cup 112 5 g of flour cup 120 ml of cold water and teaspoon 1 3 g of salt together in a bowl to create a thin paste.
Stir thoroughly to mix the ingredients well.
Cover a balloon with this paper mache mix and let it dry.
This craft requires a special mixture of ingredients to make the right type of glue but it s a simple and fun way to get completely involved with creating a project from scratch.
To make papier mâché paste bring cup 120 ml of water to a boil in a large pot.
We love paper mache or papier mache depending on your preferred spelling.
Perfect for anyone that loves to craft with newspapers our simple paper mache recipe only requires two ingredients yes that is correct flour and water.
You can make your own papier mache paste quickly and easily and above all environmentally friendly and inexpensive.
Once dry pop the balloon and it is ready to paint with blue and green to represent the earth.
From here you can either dip strips of newspaper into the glue mixture or you can stir it in with tissue paper pulp if you want to make something that is more of a paper mache clay.
Using glue is very similar to using flour but it creates a stronger structure that is less likely to rot.
Make this project for any party especially birthdays put together the paper mache pinata let it dry and then fill it with candy.
If you want to save some of the paper mache paste for later in the day select a container with a lid.
This article was originally published on 3 july 2017 and was updated 7 august 2020.
The final layer can be plain paper so it s easier to paint but use the thinnest paper possible and make sure it s soaked well in the paper mache glue.
I like to make it as i need it and use it.