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Paper Mache Recipes

Paper Mache Recipes
This page contains recipes for several kinds of home-made paper mache paste, and home-made gesso recipes for finishing your sculptures. I have been messing around with paper mache for over 50 years and up until a few months ago I always came back to the easiest paper mache recipes, using plain old white flour and water paste with torn strips of newspaper. Now, however, I have abandoned the traditional layered paper process and use my new paper mache clay recipe and/or the even newer silky-smooth air-dry clay recipe for most my sculptures. However, for younger artists or for those who really don’t want to make the trip to the hardware store, these following recipes work just fine, and most of the tutorials on this site would work using these traditional paper mache recipes. Paper Mache Paste Recipes: Paper Mache Recipe #1 White flour and water make a remarkably strong paste. Boiled Flour and Water Paste: Raw Flour and Water Paste: How thick should you make your paste? Glue-Based paste:

How to Paper Mache tear newspaper into strips. HINT: always make the last layer of mache with white computer paper or paper towel so that painting is easier. It takes FAR less paint. If you don't do this, consider priming the project with white acrylic paint before you let the kids at it with the poster paint Make paper mache paste (there are many different options): OPTION 1: 3/4 white glue to 1/4 water (or if using a good, thick glue, like elmers you can do 1/2 and 1/2) OPTION 2: COOK METHOD: 1 part flour to 5 parts water... boil about 3 minutes and let cool (my favorite! Cover your project with no more than 4 layers of paper mache. Trish offered these tips for working with paper mache... "I briefly looked at your dolphin paper mache... It is very very HOT like porridge and it can form lumps so I usually give it a whisk or beating with my electric mixer to smooth it.Paste should change from opaque white to translucent once the boiling water is added. Salt can be added to prolong shelf life."

Paper Mache Clay Several years ago I developed a new recipe for a sculptural material I call “paper mache clay.” This material is so easy to use and so easy to make that I now use it exclusively for all my paper mache sculptures. The recipe has now gone “viral” and is being used by artists all over the world. It might be a bit more accurate to call this material “home-made air-dried cellulose-reinforced polymer clay,” but that’s way too hard to say (or type!), so for now, let’s just call it paper mache clay. The first video below shows how to make the paper mache clay, and the second video answers some common questions that I’ve received from readers since I first developed this recipe. I usually make mine fairly thin so it can be spread over an armature like frosting, by using less flour than the recipe calls for – but you can also make it thicker, with more flour, when you want more control over the modeling process. Paper Mache Clay on Snow Leopard Sculpture Making Your Paper Mache Clay Tools: Step 1.

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How to Create Papier Mâché: 11 Steps Edit Article Preparing the Papier MâchéCreating the Papier Mâché Edited by Krystle C., Jamie Bresee, Erika Altek, Lisa Brooks and 80 others Papier-mâché (pap-yay mash-ay) or paper mâché (paper mash-ay) is an easy to make, hard material that can be used to cover various surfaces. Ad Steps Part 1 of 2: Preparing the Papier Mâché Papier Mâché Step 1.360p.mp41Clear an area. Papier Mâché Step 2.360p.mp42Tear the newspaper into long strips. Tips Warnings Upcycled Mason Jar Lights from Boots N Gus - Epheriell Designs Wow. I was just blown away when I came across Boots N Gus! I mean, how completely awesome are their collection of upcycled mason jar lights and chandeliers? Wait, don’t answer that – scroll down and have a peek first… …so, what did you think? Of course, my eternal problem reigns supreme – just which one would I choose? Oh, and make sure to check out the rest of Jeff and Marks’ creations – they use vintage cookware in their light-making adventures, too.

25 Repurposed Magazine Projects - DIY It's time for another installment of 'My Favorite Things'. This time I've scoured the net and found 25 of the best repurposed magazine projects. These repurposed craft and DIY ideas range from easy to advanced, some come with tutorials, and others you get to figure out for yourself (or even buy in the case of a few). Ready to be inspired? beads boxes drink coasters placemats wrist purse wallet wall art (leaves) decorative bowl photo frame hanging mobile clock mirror frame wall art flowers a wall of stacked magazines! wreath end table vases portrait art portfolio/briefcase starburst mirror art extra seating stool hanging stars Until next time... Michael Stumble this post No-Cook Paper Mache Paste Recipe This is definitely the easiest paper mache paste recipe you can make. All you need is flour, water, and a large bowl. Of course, you will also need a spoon or whisk to stir up the mixture. Ingredients Needed: Water Flour Instructions: To make this paste, simply mix together 1 part flour to 2 parts water. A few helpful tips I have read in regards to using this paste are: If you live in an area with high humidity, add a few tablespoons of salt to help prevent mold. You should be able to store this glue in a covered bowl or jar, in the refrigerator, for a few days.

Quotes On Canvas Make Meaningful Wall Art If there are two things I love it is family photos and wall words. Filling our home with cherished photos and words that inspire makes me just plain happy. I found a great deal on a faux photo canvas and did some photo editing to combine two of my very favorite things. A little canvas for my daughter’s room that makes a big impact. There is something about mothers and daughters that just cannot be explained. I did some photo editing using Picknic and made some magic using a simple and sweet photo. I’ll love you foreverI’ll like you for alwaysAs long as I’m livingMy baby you’ll be- Robert N. I have to admit, when I picked this up and looked at it for the first time, I had tears in my eyes.

Game Capture Edit H.264-encoded game videos and add one of over 95 transitions, up to 6 picture-in-picture boxes, soundtracks, special effects, gamer-style text overlays and voice changed narration to match gameplay. How To Paper Mache Did you know that you can create pretty much anything using Paper Mache techniques? Discover how easy it is by using the instructions and resources I provide here. One of my favorite things about paper mache is that you probably have everything you need to create masterpieces lying around your home right now, both in the recycling bin and the kitchen cupboards. Start out by making a base for your project, then whip up a batch of glue and you are ready to start crafting. Make a Base Form Learn how you can easily create forms for your paper mache projects. Paper Mache Paste and Pulp Recipes There are a variety of recipes available for making paste and pulp. Step-By-Step Directions Following these step-by-step instructions, people of all ages can enjoy paper mache. Project Ideas You will discover almost anything can be created using paper mache. Photo Gallery Take some time to browse through photos of paper mache crafts made by visitors just like you!

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Video Production - How to Create Budgets and Price Your Work by: lisa Pricing your work when you produce video is a tricky business; charge too much and the clients will run away screaming; charge too little and you may as well be creating content for free or worse still making a loss. So how do you work out a fair price for your videos? For many people the very idea of creating a budget is scary. I have worked with some amazing videographers over the years whose work I have greatly admired but too often they have been so focused on the creative aspect of the job that they have paid little or no attention to the business aspect and come to regret it later. If you want to have your own video production company and be successful then you have to pay attention to both the finished product and the pay cheque. The first rule of creating a price for your work is don't just pluck a number from thin air. Another important thing to consider is how to price for your own time.

How to Make Paper Mache Pulp Use this recipe to make a pulp mixture using newspaper and water. It is great to use for adding fine details to your paper mache projects. You should be able to mold it almost like clay. Materials Needed: Newspaper Water Salt Glue Instructions: Start off by tearing the newspaper into tiny pieces and putting them in a large bowl. Once your newspaper has soaked for several hours, get your hands into it. Once you have it as smooth as possible, add a few tablespoons of salt to help retard mold. If you don't want to wait overnight, you can add your newspaper to boiling water and let it boil until the newspaper falls apart. Tip from Anna: "I used your method to boil newspaper pieces in boiling water in order to make paper mache pulp. Store your pulp in an air tight baggie or bowl in the refrigerator for several days!

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