Alright, folks, gather 'round! I’m finally spilling my secret paper maché recipe.
You will need:
- Shredded office paper (Or you can use cardboard, junk mail, egg cartons, they're all fair game!)
- Large container to hold shredded paper covered in water
- Stick blender
- Water
- Multi purpose compound
- Glue
- Reusable veggie bag / small holed mesh bag
- Large bowl (for mixing the recipe)
- Disposable gloves
- Zip lock bag
Step by Step:
Soak your shredded office paper overnight for that extra juiciness
Blend it into pulp using an electric blender
Pour the pulp into the mesh bag and squeeze out the excess H2O
Place pulp into large bowl and break apart into small popcorn sized pieces (Don’t let this pulp dry out before step 5)
Now for the messy part: mix 4 cups of pulp with 1 cup of glue and 1 cup of multi-purpose compound in a large bowl (don't forget those gloves!)
Let the creativity flow! Store leftovers in a zip lock bag for your next masterpiece.
Remember, it's an art, not a science! If you're rockin' the cardboard, just throw in extra compound and glue. Get craftin' and hit me up for any crafting conundrums! Cheers, Lee
Below are just a few of my latest creations made using the above paper maché recipe
