I will show you how create a paper mache statue. This tutorial will give you the basics, so you can create anything you desire with this incredibly diverse craft. Like French friesPaper Mache is not actually French. Paper Mache literally translates to chewed-up paper, due to the appearance of the paper pulp. Despite the French ...
Have you seen the various sizes and shapes of paper mache boxes at a craft store? They have round ones, square ones, flower shapes, star shapes and more. The ordinary paper mache boxes are not at all expensive; generally under five bucks for any size, and you can use any one of them to make ...
As part of a children’s ministry production crew, I’ve been involved in lots of creative projects. One that really seemed to please the crowd was this humongous prop. Here’s how to make a six foot paper mache volcano. You will need to take a trip to a home improvement store for the supplies. I didn’t ...
If you’ve ever visited a craft store you’ve likely seen a huge selection of paper mache boxes. Even if you’ve never been to a craft store it’s still probable that you’ve seen the small boxes. Similar to a wooden box the paper mache types are lightweight, need no sanding, come in a variety of shapes ...
My husband decided he wants to dress as Uncle Sam this year, both for a Halloween costume and as a patriotic Fourth of July getup. But rather than purchase a pre-made Uncle Sam costume online, I decided to pull my resources and get creative. I discovered a fun, resourceful way to make a paper-mache Uncle ...
This is a fun craft recipe for making paper mache with toilet paper. This paper mache recipe is very quick and easy to make. It’s a good little craft to pull out when the kids are bored. Paper mache made with toilet paper is a soft paper mache but it dries hard enough to paint. ...
A knight is a nobleman that was also a warrior. The knight’s helmet derived from the period of the Romans when only the foot soldiers wore helmets. Knights of the early middle ages were horsemen and not individuals of nobility. The helmet became a sign of social status as times changed and it became very ...
Metallic accessories and jewelry are very popular styles in fashion. One of the most stylish items for this season is the cuff bracelet. These chunky bracelets are fun to wear. However, a full metal bracelet might be uncomfortably heavy on your wrist. To solve this dilemma, you might consider crafting a metallic cuff bracelet with ...
This is a craft recipe to make paper mache mash. Paper mache mash is a cooked paper mache recipe which turns the pulp into a very soft and smooth consistency. This paper mache mash dries to a very hard and durable finish and is excellent for large paper mache projects such as parade float figures. ...
To make a paper mache’ egg, you will need newspaper, a glue mixture, a large balloon, scissors, paint, paint brush and whatever decorations you desire. If you want to make a scene on the inside, gather those supplies also. First, you need to make your glue mixture. You can take 1 cup of flour and ...