How to Make Cool Stuff
Today I’m going to show you how to make Papier Mache Bowls. Using a wooden, glass or ceramic bowl for your armature for this project as well as newspaper strips and the papier mache paste we will make together you will be able to make a beautiful bowl that you can actually hold stuff in. Once dry you will paint the bowl in the beautiful colors of your choice…. it is an all around fun project. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.
HAVE you ever wished you could suggest a use for the interesting stones that children bring home? Here is an idea. By adding crepe-paper mache to these rocks, the children can produce interesting creatures of the imagination. These can be used for paperweight gifts, but the experience of making them has its own reward. With crepe-paper mache children can make rocks into birds, animals, vehicles, fruit, vegetables, holiday novelties. Sounds fun, right? Sure does. So, let’s get started.
Today we will show you how to make papier mache trays that are made with something called Gesso. Gesso is quite amazing to use to make papier mache items. Find out how to make these trays that are finished with enamel paint. Find out how to make it below.