We decided to try our hand at paper mache this past week.
A project with endearing qualities similar to grinding play-do into the carpet.
We waited till the babies were down for their afternoon nap, and then got started. We blew up our balloons, shredded the paper, and made our paste. I dished out my expert advice on strategy, but finally gave up and let them just have at it.
The book said to let your project dry overnight....ours took 5 nights. Did I mention, that both paper-mache and painting are now outdoor projects? LOL
WaLaa! Dylan made an octopus, Austin a squid, and Sydney made herself, complete with jingle bell earings!
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They did a great job and hopefully a lesson about patience :D
and I love the jingle bell earring on Sydney's, so cute. :)
Nat, could you post the instructions for all of these craft projects - or the name of the book you're getting them from? I would LOVE to do paper mache with the girls!
hey jana,
there are alot of variations on the paste for paper-mache...we did equal parts water and flour and that worked well. we put ours over balloons, but you could probably use just about anything!
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