You can make your own papier mache paste quickly and easily and above all environmentally friendly and inexpensive.
How to make paper mache glue paste.
Make this project for any party especially birthdays put together the paper mache pinata let it dry and then fill it with candy.
Cover a balloon with this paper mache mix and let it dry.
Using glue is very similar to using flour but it creates a stronger structure that is less likely to rot.
Mix equal parts white glue and water in a disposable container such as a plastic take out soup container.
Stir thoroughly to mix the ingredients well.
While the water is heating up mix cup 112 5 g of flour cup 120 ml of cold water and teaspoon 1 3 g of salt together in a bowl to create a thin paste.
I like to make it as i need it and use it.
Once dry pop the balloon and it is ready to paint with blue and green to represent the earth.
Part of the fun of paper mache is actually creating the glue yourself also known as paste.
We love paper mache or papier mache depending on your preferred spelling.
The final layer can be plain paper so it s easier to paint but use the thinnest paper possible and make sure it s soaked well in the paper mache glue.
From here you can either dip strips of newspaper into the glue mixture or you can stir it in with tissue paper pulp if you want to make something that is more of a paper mache clay.
This article was originally published on 3 july 2017 and was updated 7 august 2020.
A few different types of glue will work but most people use wood glue or white glue all.
One of the most common and easiest ways to create paper mache is to use glue and water as the paste.
Perfect for anyone that loves to craft with newspapers our simple paper mache recipe only requires two ingredients yes that is correct flour and water.
If you want to save some of the paper mache paste for later in the day select a container with a lid.