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Papier Mache & other free hobbies for all ages

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  • postingalwaysposting
    postingalwaysposting Posts: 13,987 Forumite
    miss_phish wrote: »
    I can't believe this thread!

    My partners children are coming to stay with us on the 27th (first time i'll have met them :eek: :D ) and I thought it would be great to make a papier mache piggy bank with them.... Are you guys psychic???!

    I've been saving toilet rolls to make the nose & legs, bought the baloons yesterday but I was planning to water down PVA to make the gluey bit.. anone know the quantities of glue to water??

    LOVED the ideas for other animals - thanks guys!

    :T :T :T

    phish dont use the pva glue use flour and water ~

    mix one cup of water with one cup of flour into a paste with little or no lumps
    boil 2 cups of water
    add the paste to the water and simmer for a few minutes while stiring
    allow to cool and use

    its non toxic to so it doesnt matter if they get messy/eat it :rotfl:to get he lumps out use a hand blender/wisker ~ works wonders
  • In_Search_Of_Me
    In_Search_Of_Me Posts: 10,634 Forumite
    bump...took ages to find this again!
    Nerd no 109 Long haulers supporters DFW #1! Even in the darkest moments, love and hope are always possible.

  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    I was wondering where this thread was.

    I'm hoping to make a pot tomorrow. The only problem is, I'm not sure we've got any balloons :confused:
    Is it better to aim for the stars and hit a tree or aim for a tree and land in its branches :think:
    Loves being a Wonderbra friend :kisses3:
  • Buffythedebtslayer
    Buffythedebtslayer Posts: 18,924 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    oooooooooooooooooooo I am going to do this!!!

    AND I am going to make my Mum do it too!

    think I might make snowman since we only have white paint! or maybe a polar bear...............

    xx
    Nevertheless she persisted.
  • lilmissmup
    lilmissmup Posts: 6,884 Forumite
    NYK if i paid you for your time and postage could you make me a paper mache cat? I want one that looks like my boy but my OH won't do it! :p
    Now a SAHM trying to earn some spare pennies each month
  • Frugaldom
    Frugaldom Posts: 7,180 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    :rotfl: :rotfl: You know that's very, very naughty to ask such questions in the forums, you'll get us struck off!! :rotfl: :rotfl:
    I reserve the right not to spend.
    The less I spend, the more I can afford.

    Frugal living challenge - living on little in 2026 while frugalling towards retirement.
  • lilmissmup
    lilmissmup Posts: 6,884 Forumite
    Sorry.....I am in dire need though :rotfl:
    Now a SAHM trying to earn some spare pennies each month
  • mumzyof2
    mumzyof2 Posts: 3,343 Forumite
    Lolol :pppppp
    Sealed Pot dec 08 - dec 09 so far £27.67, Live off £4k Spent £330.20 GC £1,200 for 2009 Spent £50.78 PaD so far £650.07
    Debts: L/woods £154.00 C/One PAID O/D £649.90 Next £299.95 O/D PAID Gas £72.60 Electric £155.73 Mum £640.00 Orange £490.32
  • In_Search_Of_Me
    In_Search_Of_Me Posts: 10,634 Forumite
    I'm making 2 - one for me & one for mum! Wil try & post piccie when they're done - may get a Sunday paper tomorrow as almost out of media to use, although something appealing about doing the junk mail & using it for sommat useful!
    Nerd no 109 Long haulers supporters DFW #1! Even in the darkest moments, love and hope are always possible.

  • Frugaldom
    Frugaldom Posts: 7,180 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    edited 1 October 2010 at 8:39PM
    PHIL THE PIG
    Pigsm.jpg

    CASH COW
    CowSm.jpg

    PENNY PENGUIN
    PennyPenguin.jpg
    I reserve the right not to spend.
    The less I spend, the more I can afford.

    Frugal living challenge - living on little in 2026 while frugalling towards retirement.
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