How To Make Paper Mache Glue Paste

This article was originally published on 3 july 2017 and was updated 7 august 2020.

How to make paper mache glue 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. This craft requires a special mixture of ingredients to make the right type of glue but it s a simple and fun way to get completely involved with creating a project from scratch. If you want to save some of the paper mache paste for later in the day select a container with a lid. Stir thoroughly to mix the ingredients well.

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. 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. Using glue is very similar to using flour but it creates a stronger structure that is less likely to rot. I like to make it as i need it and use it.

To make papier mâché paste bring cup 120 ml of water to a boil in a large pot. We love paper mache or papier mache depending on your preferred spelling. One of the most common and easiest ways to create paper mache is to use glue and water as the paste. Part of the fun of paper mache is actually creating the glue yourself also known as paste.

This paper mache recipe will make about 1 3 4 cups of paper mache paste which is suitable for most smaller projects. Once dry pop the balloon and it is ready to paint with blue and green to represent the earth. Mix equal parts white glue and water in a disposable container such as a plastic take out soup container. A few different types of glue will work but most people use wood glue or white glue all.

You can make your own papier mache paste quickly and easily and above all environmentally friendly and inexpensive.