How to Make Papier Mâché?

Gather newspaper or scrap paper, flour or glue, water, a bowl, and a base form

Tear the paper into strips

Mix flour and water into a smooth paste, or dilute glue with water

Dip each paper strip into the paste

Remove excess paste from the strip

Lay the strip onto the base form

Smooth the strip flat

Repeat with overlapping strips until covered

Add multiple layers for strength

Let each layer dry

Leave the finished piece to dry completely

Paint or decorate after drying

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