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Papier Mache & other free hobbies for all ages

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  • mumzyof2
    mumzyof2 Posts: 3,343 Forumite
    nope lol mine fell apart coz i forgot about it...so they went in bin today lmao
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  • Frugaldom
    Frugaldom Posts: 7,136 Forumite
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    spud30 wrote: »
    Me and the kids made some this afternoon, we had a great time.

    Anyone know how long these take to dry?

    Most of mine dry out enough overnight if I sit them near or above a heater. :D Means I can make them one day, paint them the next.
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    The less I spend, the more I can afford.

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  • Frugaldom
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    Sealed banks are brilliant and this could tie in nicely with my 'cottage industry' challenge LOL I've got three more balloons and several newspapers.... what's it going to be next, I wonder? :)
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  • theunknownstuntman
    theunknownstuntman Posts: 1,901 Forumite
    buy the 6 foot balloon, you know you want too.....
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  • Frugaldom
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    theunknownstuntman wrote: »
    buy the 6 foot balloon, you know you want too.....

    Having been made well aware of the consequences, along with the very tight budget I'm on, it's impractical at the moment. However.... :D

    TIP: Should you decide to make a HUGE papier mache animal from one of those enormous balloons, measure your doors and windows BEFORE inflating said balloon and covering it in papier mache. You can't exactly great your masterpiece on the kitchen table and then move it into another room to dry.... it WILL NOT fit through a standard door :rotfl:
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    The less I spend, the more I can afford.

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  • theunknownstuntman
    theunknownstuntman Posts: 1,901 Forumite
    lol, what did you do? Come on, tell Stunty all.....
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  • angelflower_2
    angelflower_2 Posts: 2,426 Forumite
    spud30 wrote: »
    Me and the kids made some this afternoon, we had a great time.

    Anyone know how long these take to dry?

    Forever!!!! :rotfl: help them out by using airing cupboard or placing at foot of radiatiors and allow 24-48 hours between layers!!!
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  • Frugaldom
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    :D Honestly, Stunty, I never made the giant balloon papier mache. But I have been saving lots of other bits and pieces and thought about all sorts of things I could make, mostly moneysaving and fun for (big) kids and free. Have you seen my pompom makers? :D
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    The less I spend, the more I can afford.

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  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    angelflower wrote: »
    Forever!!!! :rotfl: help them out by using airing cupboard or placing at foot of radiatiors and allow 24-48 hours between layers!!!

    Thanks Angel, our pots are now in the airing cupboard ;)

    I didnt allow any time between layers, so they may be doomed, but we shall see :o
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  • headoutthesand
    headoutthesand Posts: 1,041 Forumite
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    mine has started with great intentions but OMG - what a mess.

    Maybe mine isn't right.

    My paste is all lumpy, my balloon is moving all over the place and my paper kept breaking in the paste.

    is this normal?

    thank god i tried it first time when DS was in bed.
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