How to make paper mache

To make paper mache you will need some basic material so lets start how to make paper mache ,

Material you will need:

• Floor are liquid starch
• Water
• Bowl
• Paint and brushes for decoration
• Newspaper scraps
• Baloon

Mathod of making:

Now follow this step by step guide on how to make paper mache

First Cover your work surface with old newspaper to protect it from getting messy ,

Second Create the paste in a bowl mix equal part of floor and water stir it well until it becomes smooth and free of lumps be careful your paste consistency should be similar to pancake batter ,

Third Take some old newspapers or paper scraps and cut them in to strips these strips should be 2 inches wide and 4 inches long

Four Dip these strips one by one in to the paste mixture and remove excessive paste by gently run your fingers along the strips ,

Five place the coated strip on your balloon , wire flames or any other structure you are using smooth it well and continue more layers by adding strips one by one until entire balloon covered ,

Six Now leave it to dry for about 24 hours depending on the size and thickness of your project base ,

Seven Once the paper mache is dry you can paint and decorate it using acrylic colour let the paint dry before using it , its now ready to have fun and get creative by making more paper mache ,