What is the best paper mache paste recipe?
Try this info You will need… – Paper (newsprint is ideal) – Adhesive – Paintbrush – Plastic table covering – Paints – Patience! It is advisable to prepare everything before starting. Firstly, tear the newspaper into strips about an inch wide by 4 inches long. This is only approximate. Tear the paper with the grain. Make your adhesive. There are many different recipes but below you will find the most common. Papier mache recipes for adhesive Note: all adhesives can be used with both layering and pulp methods of papier mache. I personally recommend wallpaper paste. 1 – Flour and water glue: To make a flour and water glue follow these instructions: Boil 5 cups of water in a saucepan. In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup of sieved flour with a cup of cold water. Mix to a smooth consistency (a bit like making custard). When completely free of lumps, add the mixture to the water in the saucepan. Gently boil, stirring constantly for two or three minutes until the mixture thickens. Allow to cool before us
