Paper Mache

Paper Mache

To make one small project.

1c flour

2 c cold water (hot water makes lumps happen easier)

Thin strips of many newspaper.

Instructions

It is so messy. We went outside on our deck to  apply it. We tried to hang the pinatas from the iron railing.  NExt time Wrap the outside of the pinata with many rounds of string, yarn, or ribbon to make it stable and then apply all the newspaper.
To make this paste, simply mix together one part flour to two parts water. Pour the flour and water in a large bowl and stir it well until it's thin.

It should be kind of like the consistency of pancake batter. Keep mixing until there are very few lumps left. Use a whisk to remove the lumps. I used a whisk and it worked out just fine, no need for a blender.

This concoction dries quickly.  So make it only when you will use it, don't make it 10min before your ready to apply it. Start using it right when it is made.  It hardens in the bowl quickly.

IDEAS-

Katie wanted to make a painters palate- started with 2 flat cut outs of cardboard first. Then filled the middle with balloons to give the 3D effect

Lile wanted to make a 3D heart for katie for her birthday, Did the same with cardboard

Chloe wanted a tea pot, then a #5,  a bird and then lastly a parrot. I thought the little bird was the best/easiest idea. A regular sized ballon for the belly of the bird then a small balloon for its head. Then cardboard to make a beak and a tail.