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ECO-FRIENDLY:

PAPER MACHE BOWL

Megan Graney| July 30, 2020

Equipments

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  1. Glass nesting bowls

  2. Mixing bowl

  3. Wire whisk

  4. Aluminum foil

  5. Scissors

  6. Paint brushes

  7. Drying racks

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  1. Flour

  2. Water

  3. 1 inch Strips of paper

  4. Cooking spray

  5. Acrylic paint

  6. Fine grain sandpaper (optional)

  7. Clear coat finish brush-on or spray

  8. Non-toxic clear coat finish (optional for food bowls)

Materials

Instructions

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1. Mix the Paste

  • Use a wire whisk to pour water and flour into the mixing bowl until the texture is smooth. The consistency of the mixture should be similar to a pancake batter.

  • Add a few drops of essential oil to the flour paste aroma for a more enjoyable creative experience

2. Cover Glass Bowls With Aluminum Foil

  • To help remove your papier-mache from the bowls easily, cover them first with aluminum foil.

3. Adhere Newspaper Strips to Bowls With Paste

  • Dip one strip of newspaper at a time into the flour mixture.

  • Remove the excess glue by sliding the strip of paper between your fingers, then paste it on the foil-covered bowl.

  • Criss-cross the strips until most of the bowl is covered. Then reinforce the strips by encircling the bowl with horizontal pieces.

  • Smooth things over with your fingertips once the entire bowl is covered. Repeat these steps for each bowl you are making

4. Let Dry Overnight

  • Carefully shift the newspaper-covered bowls to wire drying racks. Make sure it places in a normal room temperature.

  • Leave them undisturbed overnight to dry for at least 12 hours.

5. Remove Papier-Mache From Foil Bowls and Trim Excess

  • Once the papier-mache has dried, carefully remove it from the aluminum foil.

  • Trim any excess newspaper from the edges of each bowl with a sharp pair of scissors for a nice, clean edge.

6. Prime the Papier-Mache Bowls

  • Give each bowl a quick coat of white acrylic paint to ensure your colors really pop later on.

  • Let it dry.

  • Apply another coat of paint.

  • Allow drying completely.

7. Paint and Decorate the Papier-Mache Bowls

  • Paint the inside and outside of your bowl

  • Seal everything with brush-on or spray clear coat finish.

Display Your Papier-Mache Nesting Bowls

  •  Find the perfect space in your home for your DIY nesting bowls.  It's worth trying a few different spots to see where they work best.

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Have a blast!

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