Thursday 28 May 2015

DIY Paper Mache using a balloon

Today i am going to teach you how to make paper mache. Paper mache is made of paper or buttons that are glued together to make an object, usually a bowl. You don't necessarily have to use newspaper, you could use buttons, decorative paper, or even regular paper which could be painted.  Below are examples of Paper Mache:





















What you will need

  • A bowl or large container.
  • Flour, Wallpaper powder or white glue.
  • Water.
  • A balloon for your base.
  • Paintbrush
  • Newspaper,Decorative paper, buttons ect...
Instructions
  • Tear the newspaper into long strips.
  • With the paintbrush, mix the flour, wallpaper powder, or white glue in the bowl.
  • Blow up the balloon.
  • Dip the newspaper strips into the mixture.
  • Remove access mixture.
  • Lay the strip over the balloon.
  • Repeat the previous step till the balloon is covered
  • Leave it out to dry.
  • Pop the balloon
  • Paint it. (optional).

2 comments:

  1. Great job on the blog but I especially like this particular art project. It's easy, creative and it looks so good 👍

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