How to make paper mache bowls
How to make paper mache bowls. This craft takes a wee while and a bit of patience so is great for older children. Here we show you step by step instructions to make paper mache bowls.
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You will need:
a small bowl
cling film
PVA glue (you can buy it here in bulk at Amazon if you do lots of crafts)
newspaper
paint for decoration (Crayola sell washable paint here at Amazon)
How to make paper mache bowls
1. Cover a bowl with cling film. This is so you can easily remove your paper mache bowl later on.
2. Mix up some PVA glue with water (you can also use wallpaper paste). Tear up small pieces of newspaper and start gluing them to the upside down bowl, overlapping each piece as you go and making sure you completely cover each with glue. It's important not to leave any gaps.
3. Carry on covering the whole bowl with strips of newspaper and add about two or three layers (or more if you have time). The more layers you add, the stronger your finished bowl will be.
4. Leave your bowl to dry overnight. When it is completely dry carefully peel it free and take off the cling film.
5. Paint your bowl in any way you choose and add a coat of varnish to make it shiny and durable.
You could even add a final layer or two of tissue paper - this gives a lovely colourful finish to your bowls.
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