Papier mache

Have you ever wondered how to do papier mache? Here you will find out all about it through simple steps and also a video tutorial.

Helmut mask made from papier mache and then painted

WHAT IS PAPIER MACHE?: Papier Mache means chewed paper in French.

This method involves gluing paper strips on top of each other.

• A form of support is needed, such as the balloon which was used above and in the video below.
• Cut or tear the paper into strips.
• Soak the strips in the paste until covered.
• The saturated strips are then placed on the support eg balloon and allowed to dry.
• Once fully dried, the papier mache can be cut or painted.

Children's papier mache class with Rosemary

Painting the dried papier mache at THIS PLAYGROUND

GET THE GLUE RECIPE: Papier mache