Paper mache ideas for children and adults

With a small amount of material you can make a lot of paper mache, such as chic deco bowls or funny figures.

Papier mache ideas: recipe and instructions

To make with papier-mache is relatively easy, you need for the basic recipe:

  • newsprint
  • water
  • paste
  • bowl
  • Optional: colors

Tip: Instead of newspaper you can also grab toilet paper!

Making papier-mache: instructions

And so you prepare the paper mache:

  1. Crush the paper into little pieces.
  2. In between, add some water and knead everything into a mass.
  3. Repeat the steps until a pulp is formed.
  4. If desired, dribble something now colour into the crowd and stir everything well.
  5. Finally, give something paste added.

And off you go!



Pappmache Ideas: Inspirations for young and old

These beautiful lanterns are great for tinkering with kids. For this you need in addition to the basic recipe nor a balloon and a wire.

Very cute for the nursery or for a kids birthday is this cute unicorn!

These funny bunnies are not just for Easter! Whether in the nursery or on the dresser? they are just too funny!

Not only figures can be made from paper mache, but also a beautiful decorative shell for the living room table or for the kitchen can be made with it. Can you paint them in different colors inside and outside? she looks much more noble with a golden interior color! ? or you paint them in one color, so that it suits everything.



A brightly colored hot air balloon is just right for the nursery! Striped in bright colors or with cute hearts it is a real eye-catcher in the room. Here you will find even more crafting ideas: Tinker hot air balloon.

More great ideas for decoration and furniture? How about maritime table decoration, summer decoration or stylish pallet furniture? There you are guaranteed to find even more beautiful inspirations for your home.

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