Paper Mache Volcano Project Help

mrandmrsm

Lol my darling LO has been given the task of making a paper mache volcano for a school project - aren't these teachers lovely!
Anyway he's done an amazing job but we were wondering how to give it that shiny top coat that you see in many of the pictures of them?

Thanks for any help!

MamaMoo_2

PVA glue, mixed with a bit of water paint it on to give it a shine

mrandmrsm

Thank you! How much water to glue?

MamaMoo_2

I usually do 2 parts glue, 1 part water and give it a good mix

elegant_elephant

Don't forget the gold glitter for extra wow!

When I made one last year glitter finished it off really well. It might not be to a boy's taste though.

A light sprinkle should be enough.

gratefulforhelp_2

if you stuck some bicarb in it then he pours on vinegar with food colouring in it, it will be the real deal.

make_me_wise

Thanks guys, we are doing something like this in my class soon and I can now make my example to the kids look absolutely fab. I flipping hate art, not got an artistic bone in my body. Have nabbed a great teaching assistant this year though who is so great with it :beer:

Savvy_Sue

What you REALLY need is the Blue Peter Tracy Island instructions. If you are too young, please google. :rotfl:

jamespir

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

What you REALLY need is the Blue Peter Tracy Island instructions. If you are too young, please google. :rotfl:

we made that

jamespir

id use a bottle of coke with red food colouring and add a mento mint