Paper Mache Bird

There is no right or wrong way to paper mache. You can create almost anything, and, the best part is, you probably have everything you need to create paper mache masterpieces laying around your home right now.

Step #1 Make paste.  I mixed 1 cup flour with 5 cups water on stove-top.  Let it simmer and make sure to remove all clumps with wire whisk.   Pour into a new bowl and let cool.

Step #2 Gather supplies.  In order to create my paper mache bird I used newspaper strips, cardboard, scissors, wire, wire cutters, sponge paint brush & masking tape.

Step #3 Start building.  I started by making a body with newspaper that I balled up and then taped together with masking tape...the same with the head.  I used cardboard for the nose and wire for the legs.  Once you have pieced together you object you can start to paper mache.

Step #4  The newspaper strips are dunked into the paper mache mix and draped over the form, creating a skin. When this skin dries, it maintains its shape. Shazam!

wet

dry

Step #5 Paint.  Now you can paint and decorate your creation! Have fun!