![]() ![]() With the use of fabric, its a great spin on traditional paper mâché. I’m in love with these gorgeous, giant flowers. What I love about these paper mâché foxes by Small Hands Big Art is all the different expressions and shapes that come from how each kid manipulates the materials. (From Purple Twig)Īnything goes when you make animal heads with paper mâché (is that a cyclops bear?) The key is in building the armature. While Samara uses plaster strips with her kids, this can easily be adapted to paper mâché. These are brilliant! Kids are fascinated by mummies already, but they will adore learning about cats in ancient Egypt with this cool project. Look at how fun and colorful they are with all the extra little embellishments! I am OBSESSED with these paper mâché weiner dogs from Small Hands Big Art, made from a water bottle. It’s also so interesting to see how Samara made the armature. I just can’t get over how incredible these paper mâché animals are from Purple Twig! Those little earmuffs are ridiculously cute. These look yummy enough to eat! With a similar concept as the sundaes above, these scoops are attached to cones. One of my very favorite ways to let kids work with paper mâché is making ice cream sundaes. And yes, that’s the awesome word for a group of jellyfish. I’m just blown away by how fun these paper mâché jellyfish are! I’m imagining lots of them all hanging together in a smack. Just pick one of the paper mâché recipes above, and use your favorite paint colors when the bowls are all dry. This process couldn’t be simpler, and although the tutorial is in German, you can follow along with the photos. We added in some color with magazine pages. You can absolutely alter your idea of paper mâché with these bird nests made from strips of paper. Kids will love exploring all that paper mâché can do while learning about the couple who make art together under the name Chiaozza. I wasn’t kidding when I said Ugo Rondinone was the perfect artist to inspire paper mâché ideas this one is based on his Human Nature installation. Ugo Rondinone Paper Mâché Sculptures (Part 2) These pieces have magnets in them so they can become toys when they’re all dry. Ugo Rondinone is the perfect artist for kids to emulate with paper mâché. Ugo Rondinone Paper Mâché Sculptures (Part 1) And yes, that is a fabric covered wire hanger! Little kids will love rolling tinfoil balls and making these super-cute mobiles to hang in their rooms. These mobiles are the perfect first paper mâché project. The projects at the end are great for older kids and teens. Now to the paper mâché ideas! These are organized from most simple to more involved so if you have younger kids, definitely focus on the beginning of the list. Simply alternate layers of Mod Podge and paper over your armature, and let it dry. It’s also the most expensive, so it’s probably best for smaller projects. Mod Podge is perfect for paper mâché, and is definitely the easiest to use, since you don’t have to mix anything. With glue, you have the benefit of knowing it won’t mold, but it tends to be a bit stickier than the flour mixture. Just pour some into a mixing bowl and add in enough water to thin it out a little bit. You can easily mix up paper mâché paste using white school glue. A little too runny? Add flour, a little bit at a time, until the mixture will stick onto your paper pieces. Mix in 2 tablespoons of salt (optional to inhibit mold growth) and check consistency. Start by combining 1 part flour to 2 parts water in a bowl, and mixing thoroughly until all of the lumps are gone. This method couldn’t be easier to whip up with only 2 common ingredients. The first way to make your paste is the traditional way using flour and water. A perfect analogy would be like pancake batter. ![]() In general, you want your mixture to be thick enough for the paper to stick to your armature, but not too thick. Paper mâché is not an exact science, so these recipes may take a little tweaking as you go to adjust the consistency. Each one feels and acts a little different, but ultimately you are getting the same result. There are 3 ways to make a batch of paper mâché. Getting your hands covered in ooey, gooey paste is a rite of passage! You will need some preparation and planning, but the process is so enriching and the end result is always kind of magical.īefore we get started with these amazing paper mâché ideas for kids, let’s take a look at what goes into making a good paper mâché paste. Paper mâché is one of those classic art techniques that all children should experience at some point in their childhood. ![]()
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