How Do You Make Handmade Paper Mache Pulp Boxes?
Paper mache is a great sculpting medium which became popular in the 1800s to make dolls. It is making a comeback now, partly because it is so durable, light, and easy to make. Pulp paper mache has several advantages over strip paper mache. You can sculpt with it, you don’t have to dry it in layers as you do with strip paper mache, and you can use filler material to change the composition. Fillers can make the paper mache stronger or more interesting. For example, fillers can include saw dust or glitter. There are many recipes for paper mache pulp. The recipe in this article is simple, economical, and durable. Make or find a box form. You can make a box out of foam core. Cut five congruent squares out of the foam core and Duct tape together to form a box. You can also use a plastic cube or Tupperware container. Make paper mache pulp. Tear cardboard egg cartons into large pieces. Soak cardboard egg carton pieces in hot water overnight or for several hours. Break up pieces with your hands
