How to Make Quick Papier-Mâché Pulp
Read all of the directions before starting.
- Tear the construction paper into small pieces (½") into the mixing bowl—be
sure that the edges are ragged. Use one 12" by 18" sheet (A3) or two 9" by 12" sheets (A4) in any color you like.
- Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the paper pieces, stirring to make sure all the paper pieces are wet.
Let it sit until cool.
- Pour the paper and water mixture into a blender and liquefy into a slurry.
- Pour the slurry through a strainer or cheesecloth bag, then squeeze to remove excess water. Store the
papier-mâché pulp in a plastic bag in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it.
- To use it:
- Mold the pulp into shapes of your imagination using your hands—pressing hard as you go to remove excess water. Set aside
to dry on paper towels or a wire rack. Shapes may take a day or two to dry depending on thickness and humidity.
- You might make beads in various shapes and sizes—just be sure to
squeeze hard and make a hole with a needle for string or a cord.
- It's also fun to make shapes using cookie cutters. Place the cookie
cutter on a piece of foil and mold the foil around the cookie cutter. Fill the
cookie cutter with pulp, pressing hard with paper towels or a sponge to remove excess water.
Fill the cookie cutter to a depth of at least ¼". Lift the cookie cutter from the foil and, using folded
paper towels or the sponge, gently push down on the shape to remove it from the cookie cutter. Leave to dry on a wire rack.
How will you use the papier-mâché pulp?
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