Papier-Mache
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 whole new world
of make and do. The answer is papier-mache.
Papier-mache has a fancy French name, but it is really ordinary
newspaper mixed with a special paste. It’s easy to make, easy to mold,
and easy to turn into all kinds of interesting and beautiful objects.
What can you make with papier-mache? Just about anything! You can make
necklaces and trays, a happy horse and a funny puppet, and a special
Mexican surprise to play with at a party. So turn the page and see how
easy it is to make and do with papier-mache.
