How do i make paper mache???

Question

Does anybody know an easy recipe for paper mache?????

Answer 1

use  strips  of newspaper.. each about 2  to 3 inches  wide  and  10  to 12  inches  long. (depending  on what your making)  

You  can also  use  a chopped  mixture  of paper  and "paste"  ( make  the mixture  thick  enough  to hold  its  shape)  to  form free style  shapes..



mix 3 cups  flour  and 2 cups water  and stir  to make  a "paste"  or  Glue..  Add more water  if  it needs  to be  a little  thinner



then dip  the strips  of news paper  in  the "paste"  and place  it on your form.   keep  building up layers  till  its  about 1/4  of  an inch  thick    this  helps  it hold   its  shape  and gives  it strength... let  it dry  and paint !   :D