What you will need:

o   Flour

o   Water

o   Strips of newspaper or fabric torn or cut about 1” wide (or bigger)

o   A balloon blown up, a shoe box, a small cardboard box, empty plastic cartons or bottles, etc.  (to put the coated strips around)

o   If a balloon is used, an adult can pop it with a pin after the papier mache has dried completely

What to do:

o   Mix the flour and water in a large bowl (about 2 cups flour to 2 cups water) making a smooth paste; you can add more flour or water to get a good consistency – the wetter the messier!

o   Dip the strips of newspaper or fabric into the paste one at a time

o   Place the coated strips across and around the item you are covering

o   You can smooth out the strips or leave bumpy if you wish

o   Once the item is completely covered, let it sit and dry completely

o   After it is dried, paint it, draw on it, color on it, glue cotton balls / sequins / doo-dads on it

o   If painting, use water based paint for cleanup ease

o   Let the child get as creative as they want!

o   You can turn your papier mache project into animals, characters, a mask but cutting and adding a variety of items found around the house (pipe cleaners, cardboard toilet paper tubes, egg carton cups, buttons, and what you can find to turn it into your own special creation!

o   Provide supervision throughout the activity to avoid any choking hazards, eating the flour, etc

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