How Do You Make Paper Mache Boxes?
Making paper mache boxes can be a great craft project to do at home. It is a suitable craft for both children and adults. You can use your paper mache boxes to decorate your home, package gifts, sell at craft fairs and just about anything you can imagine. To make paper mache boxes, all you need are a few items (that you probably already have in your home) and a little imagination. Cut the newspaper into multiple strips and set it aside. Mix one part flour with two parts water in a bowl. Stir the mixture well. The consistency of paper mache is very lumpy. Dip a newspaper strip into the flour mixture, saturating it completely. Remove any excess mixture by placing the newspaper strip in between your index finger and thumb and pulling the strip through your fingers. Lay the strip over the outside of a box. Do not put the strip inside the box. Repeat the process until your box is completely covered. Set it aside to dry completely. The drying time may be anywhere from several hours to overni
