How to Paper Mache
- 1 cup Edmonds Plain Flour
- 2 cups water
- Newspaper strips
- Paint
- Balloons
- Cardboard (20cmx10cm)
- Scissors
- Colourful sticks (painted ice cream sticks work well!)
- Basket (we used a small plastic planter)
Method
- Blow up your balloon and tie a knot.
- Stick your cardboard together to create a tube and stick it to the bottom of the balloon using tape.
- Mix flour and water together until there are no lumps.
- Tear the paper into strips and dip into the flour mixture one strip at a time, using your fingers to get rid of the excess mixture. Stick the strips to the balloon, wrapping around the base until you’ve covered the full balloon and base with 2 layers.
- Set aside and allow to dry for a few hours or overnight. Top tip: balance it in a bowl so it doesn’t fall over while drying.
- Once dry, decorate with paint and add the basket using the sticks. Get creative and add more decorations using crafts you have around the house!
