Papier Mache & other free hobbies for all ages

postingalwaysposting wrote: »

how many layers do you put on the money animals?

I only put about 4 layers but usually soak a full sheet of newspaper and try to cover most of it as the final layer. Depends how quickly you want it to dry out and how long you want it to last

whitewing wrote: »

I like this thread!

When you make the glue for the papier mache, what's the best way to store it (or do you have to make fresh for each layer?)

We're going to make some sealed pots for presents for next year and I'm very excited. DS is not so excited but he will be when we start!

I find that the 3 cups of flour / 1 cup water recipe does me for completing the first layer if I'm doing 2 balloons - I just keep putting on the paper until the glue is done.

If you make too much, by mistake, you can add salt and more flour to make it into salt dough I think but would need to check first before trying it LOL

OK, checked the salt dough recipe and it's 2 cups plain flour to 1 cup water and one cup salt so you would just need to add some salt and more flour. If you decide to make salt dough ornaments or items, you do not need to cook the mixture, just 'knead' it like bread dough for 10 mins or so before you start modelling it. It takes about 2 days to dry out properly before you can paint & varnish it. (You can also dry it in the oven at a low temp.)