Make a large supply of papier-mache pulp (see papier-mache pulp, page 89). You will use the pulp in step 3. Materials - glue (white) - newspaper - paintbrush - papier-mache pulp - pipe cleaners...
Small tray
1 Find an empty meat or vegetable tray,. Cover the tray with five or six layers of papier-mache strips (see strip papier-mache, page 88). Cover the front, back, and sides of the tray. Smooth the...
Neck ornament
Materials - newspaper - paintbrush - papier-mache pulp - tempera paint - yarn or string 1. Make some papier-mache pulp (see papier-mache pulp, page 89). Drop two large spoonfuls of pulp on a...
Helpful hints
The following information will help you make some of the projects in this section. If a special skill is needed, the directions will tell you the page on which that skill is explained. For example:...
Papier-Mache
Here's a riddle! What's hard as a rock, light as a feather, is made from something you throw away every day, and will last for many years? It's a hard riddle, but the answer will lead you into a...
On your own
> Here are more things you can do with paint.
Raised cardboard prints
Before you start this project, cover your work area with layers of newspaper. Cover yourself with an old shirt. Materials - cardboard (thick) - containers - glue (white) - paintbrush -...
Potato prints
Materials - knife (paring) - pencil - potato - saucer or jar lid (large) - shelf paper - teaspoon - tempera paint Before you start this project, cover your work area with layers of newspaper....
Gadget printing
Materials Before you start this project, cover your work area with layers of newspaper. Cover yourself with an old shirt. - jar lid - paper clips - pencil - printing pad - shelf paper 1. Make a...
Stencil printing
Materials - cardboard (thin) - felt-tip pen - newspaper - paper - scissors - tape (transparent) - tempera paint - toothbrush (old) Before you start this project, cover your work area with...
