Let's try to make a copy of some papier-mâché dishware. You probably worked with papier-mache at school, because the technology for its creation is very simple, although it requires perseverance and accuracy. Our instruction will help you remember your "youth"!

To create the simplest papier-mâché, namely the manufacture of dishes from it, you will need quite a few tools and materials:

• scissors
• glue based on starch or flour
• "paste" (possible PVA glue)
• any utensil
• tassel
• paper (can be newsprint)

Process

First you need to prepare a "paste", a glue based on flour or starch. Of course, you can use standard PVA glue, but the paste is still more convenient and practical: it is made from natural materials, which means it is non-toxic and non-toxic.

1. Mix pure starch (or flour) with a little cold water until all lumps disappear completely. Then, gently stirring, pour boiling water into the starch and put it on fire. Heat the composition until a transparent mass is obtained.
2. Next, proceed to cutting paper for papier-mâché. Finely cut the paper with scissors into strips and various figures. In the process of creating, any pieces of paper will work for you.
3. Smear the back of the dish with a brush (in our case, a saucer). Start carefully, trying not to go beyond the boundaries of the dishes, glue pieces of paper on the saucer. Try to cover the entire area evenly. Repeat until the thickness of the paper layer reaches the size you need.
4. It should be noted that all operations with papier-mâché can be carried out in several stages, each time waiting for the previous layer to dry.
5. After finishing work, let the paper dry for 24 hours.
6. After waiting a day, pry off the edge of the paper layer with the tip of scissors or a knife and gradually begin to remove the resulting “cast”. After that, cut the uneven edges with scissors and proceed to decorate the resulting dishes.
7. Various watercolor and acrylic paints will help you with this. For starters, you can paint the dishes with one layer of paint, a kind of primer. And on top of it already apply patterns and any other illustrations. Don't limit your imagination.
8. Finished papier-mâché can be varnished to make the design glossy. In addition, the dishes from this will become more durable and durable.

I hope that this modest detail will add a piece of comfort and warmth to your interior.

Translated from French, papier-mâché means "torn paper". And in needlework it is the creation of voluminous toys and objects by gluing small pieces of paper with a paste. This is an original and exciting activity that requires perseverance and patience. The technique of making such crafts opens up a huge scope for creativity and allows you to make unusual toys, masks and other items from old newspapers.

Excursus into the history of papier-mâché

More than a thousand years old. Things made in this way were found in Egypt, Persia and China. The Egyptians made death masks from papyrus and adhesive. In Persia, various decorative paper items were made, including dishes and interior items, and thin metal plates were applied on top.

In China, paper was used to create armor and shields that protected the warrior from arrows and even withstand a blow from a sword. In addition, home decor items were created from it - caskets, vases and even buttons. And also these items were covered with several layers of varnish to give them greater strength.

Since the 17th century in England and France, paper has been used to create dolls. This material had its advantages - the toys were stronger than porcelain and lighter than wood.

In the 18th century, architectural stucco and carved wood began to be replaced by cheaper counterparts made from multilayer paper. Such items could replace elements of furniture or church utensils.

Only under Peter I, the technology for making paper crafts began to be used in Russia, and industrial use began in the 19th century. To this day, this technology is used to create props in cinema and theater. Models of dishes, weapons and interior items, as well as landscape reliefs and architectural structures are made from it. Paper masks and headgear are also popular in theater. Even when creating the details of theatrical make-up (false noses and chins), this technique was not without use.

Preparing for DIY

To make an original souvenir, gift or other interesting thing, it is not necessary to be a great master. Even a child can make papier-mâché toys with their own hands. For the manufacture of crafts, a minimum of materials is required - thin pieces of paper and an adhesive. Glue can be replaced with a paste that can be made at home.

Paste recipe at home

A paste is a good substitute for regular glue, especially if a child will be doing the crafts. It has its pros and cons to use. The main plus when creating a sticky mass for children is that it is easy to wash it off the table and hands. But the paste dries longer and is not subject to long-term storage. It is recommended to prepare a new portion of such glue before each work.

To make an adhesive mass you need:

1. Dilute starch or flour in warm water and mix well so that it becomes thick like sour cream.
2. We continue to mix and carefully add boiling water until the solution becomes transparent and looks like jelly.
3. Let the paste cool down.

Now the paste can be used for work.

There are several methods for creating paper crafts:

Having chosen the manufacturing method, you can start doing crafts.

Here are a few papier-mâché DIY workshops for beginners that describe how to do it:

1. Matryoshka.
2. Reindeer.
3. House of Baba Yaga.
4. Candy cat.

Matryoshka toy

The craft "Matryoshka" will help to develop a child's interest in Russian folk art. It can be done in a classic style, or you can make it in the style of your favorite cartoon characters.

For work you will need:

• Plasticine.
• Paper pieces.
• Glue or paste.
• Paints and brush.
• Simple pencil.
• Paper knife.

We begin to do crafts with modeling plasticine figures in the form of a nesting doll. The first three paper layers are laid out without the use of glue, pieces of paper soaked in warm water. This is necessary so that it is then easy to separate the matryoshka from the plasticine.

Then lay out five layers of paper coated with glue, and leave the toy to dry. After that, using a paper knife, cut the figure into two halves along the body and take out the plasticine. We connect the parts with pieces of paper and glue. Then we apply the final layer.

As soon as the product is completely dry, it can be painted with paints. To do this, we outline the contours with a simple pencil and then begin to decorate the figure with gouache.

Reindeer

On New Year's Eve you can do original souvenir in the form of a deer. It will require the following materials:

From the wire we make the frame of the figurine, on which we form the body and antlers of the deer from foil. Then you need to smear the entire figure with glue and wrap it with gauze, or simply wrap all the details with paper tape.

We take a pre-prepared paper pulp and coat the deer with it, giving the figure a finished look, and also make ears and a tail. We leave the craft to dry, after which it needs to be painted.

Baba Yaga's house

The papier-mache house of Baba Yaga is an unusual craft that you can make for yourself or as a gift. But it will take several days to complete it.

For work you will need:

The craft is done in several stages.

Stage 1. First of all, glue the bottle with napkins using PVA glue in one layer. Further, when the first layer dries, we mark the outlines of the future house with a simple pencil: we draw windows, doors and logs.

We form logs of the hut from paper gruel and lay them out in rows on the bottle, starting from the bottom.

We work on two walls of the house at the same time, making circles in the form of slices of logs at the corners.

And also lay out the doors and windows of the house. On the windows we make shutters and a window frame, and on the doors we form a handle and door hinges. With the help of the stack, it is necessary to make the texture of the tree, drawing small strips of it along the logs and other elements of the hut.

After the lower part of the craft is completely laid out, the product must be left to dry for a day.

Stage 2. We make the roof of the house. We begin the work with the formation of a triangular attic (in the photo it has a pink tint) and insert a colored stone into its middle.

Next, lay out the roof elements in rows, starting from the bottom, and after each let the product dry. After the third row, we begin to sculpt the pipe, pasting the neck of the bottle with a small layer of paper pulp. Using the stack, mark the bricks on the pipe and give the elements a small circle.

Stage 3. We lay out the last row of roofing and let the product dry. Our hut is almost ready, it remains only to paint all the details with paints and decorate the cork for the bottle.

Such a hut can become a real decoration of the festive table and surprise guests!

An original craft in the form of a cat will not only be a beautiful interior decoration, but will also serve as a candy bowl for children. The product is hollow inside and therefore can serve as a designer vase or jewelry box.

To work, you will need the following materials:

First you need to prepare the work surface by covering it with oilcloth or placing a plastic tray on the table. The candy bowl is made in a layered technique using paper gruel, so it is better to prepare materials for work in advance. Pieces of newspaper should be no more than 6 centimeters in length, and pour the paste into a bowl, from which it will be convenient to take it.

Let's get to work:

Candy box is ready! It remains to fill it with sweets and put on the table to please the guests.

In the likeness of this master class, you can make a piggy bank cat. To do this, you only need to cut a hole on the crown, and only draw the mouth.

Making figurines from papier-mâché with your own hands for children you can create your own puppet theater and play small performances for guests in it. In addition, not only toys can be made from this material, but also models of fruits, such as apples, bananas and others.

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It is not difficult to make crafts from papier-mâché with your own hands. Let's learn the basics and prepare the necessary materials.

Where did papier-mâché come from?

The emergence of this technique for making crafts most likely occurred in France. Papier mache is French for "chewed paper". There is nothing surprising in the name, because for crafts you need a newspaper, A4 white sheets and glue.

There are 2 different ways:

• glue the pieces in stages, in layers (mashing);
• sculpt from wet paper pulp.

Most items are made easily and quickly, but it takes a long time to dry. Finishing sometimes takes a day or two, especially when the product is complex.

Paste recipe

A paste is needed to connect paper parts. Ordinary PVA is too thick, wallpaper will not work either.

The sticky mass can be made at home, following a simple recipe: PVA and plain water. They are mixed in a ratio of 2:1. It is not necessary to cook the paste, you can buy it ready-made in specialized stores.

mashing

Do-it-yourself papier-mâché products for beginners - choose simple ones. So, in order to “sculpt” a cup or a vase, you need to choose a suitable container. The manufacturing technique is quite simple:

• Cover the outside of the container with foil.
• Then tear up the paper, trying to make the pieces small. Try to emphasize the rounded parts of the future figure.
• Step by step stick the pieces on the outside over the foil. Arrange them slightly crosswise to avoid the formation of gaps. Glue is more convenient to coat on top of the paper - it will then soak itself. It's better to straighten out.
• When finished, allow the product to dry. It is best to leave it overnight.
• Apply a couple more coats the next day. If you plan to paint the finished figure with paints, then the final one is made from white paper torn into small pieces.

It is convenient for beginners to use this method.

Production of adhesive mass

Of particular interest is a kind of papier-mâché technique. A newspaper, a roll of waste toilet paper (multi-layered, soft), napkins, or a package of new paper towels will do.

Before making papier mache, carefully fold the paper and cut it. If there are no scissors or you want to quickly, then pluck to get the same squares (the recommended size is 1.5 × 1.5 cm).

Put them in one mug to the top, or you can put them in a mixer. Now fill with water, mix well. Add fluid little by little if necessary.

It is easier to soak the paper, wait three hours, then stir it with your hands, forming a paper mass.

Drain excess liquid with a sieve. Transfer the resulting mass to a large bowl, add a spoonful of glue, a little paste. Stir. A mixture of glue + paste is necessary, because a simple paste is not enough, and if you get by with one glue, then it is difficult to sculpt

Add more until the mass becomes sticky and resembles dough. You can adjust the degree of liquid by adding glue or decanting water. Enhance the strength of sawdust.

When finished, hide the paper pulp in a regular bag and store in the refrigerator.

What can be done at home using the papier-mâché technique:

• caskets;
• dishes;
• animal figurines;
• eggs;
• mugs;
• various carnival masks;
• beads;
• beautiful gift boxes;
• earrings;
• paintings (using thick cardboard to create the base).

Helpful tips for beginners:

1. The duration of production directly depends on the type of craft.
2. Remember to dry the paper layers thoroughly each time after laying. Standard drying - 1-2 days, only then the finished product will please with durability.
3. You can decorate them with gouache or watercolor, and to fix the result, cover the finished figure with varnish.

1. If you need paper strips in modeling, try to lay them out randomly without a system, regularly changing position.
2. Instead of newspapers, unnecessary napkins or white offset, you should take toilet or multi-colored corrugated paper, cardboard pieces of packaging, from cereals.
3. Protect your hands with latex gloves.
4. Before decorating, the finished craft must be primed. Construction putty will help create smoothness and beautiful curves.
5. If you are attaching the paper layers to one particular base, treat it with sunflower oil first. After the end of the part, it will be easier to separate from the surface of the walls.
6. Are you planning a white craft? It is more convenient to use sheets of white paper, then the paint will not come in handy.
7. Cover the finished product with a transparent varnish, it will not crack and retain the brightness of the color for a long time.

Carnival mask

A detailed master class will help you create a beautiful carnival mask for a magical festive night!

What will be required:

• plastic form (on the base);
• thin elastic band (fastening at the back);
• newspaper;
• white napkins;
• sifted flour;
• filtered water;
• scissors;
• a piece of openwork fabric;
• stationery glue;
• brush.

Manufacturing:

1. The first step is to prepare the glue. Pour pre-sifted flour into a deep bowl, pour water. Mix well to obtain a homogeneous thick mass.
2. Cut the newspaper into identical small squares (size 1.5 × 1.5 cm), and the napkin into thin strips.
3. Lubricate the upper part of the face (where the mask is supposed to be) for safety.
4. Gently moisten newspaper squares with water, then apply them to your face, modeling the shape and exact dimensions of the future mask.
5. Coat the finished first layer with a paste. Newspaper squares will also be next. Keep the shape of the mask set earlier.
6. The third layer is applied with strips smeared with glue.
7. The fourth layer is again newspaper squares, then white cut napkins.
8. At the end, soak the workpiece with a paste.
9. Wait for the material to dry slightly. You can use a hair dryer to dry.
10. Carefully remove the mask blank and place it in a warm but dark place. Wait a day.
11. When dry, carefully cut off excess from the edges with scissors, forming an even layer everywhere. Mark teardrop holes for the eyes.
12. Textile. Wrap it around the mask, then firmly fix the edges with glue from the inside.
13. Let it dry, then cut two holes in the fabric under the eyes, immediately fix the free edges inside the mask with glue.
14. It remains to attach an elastic band to the finished product.

Papier-mâché egg

Mastering the technique of paper plastic with a child. It's best to start by making an egg. For the development of children's motor skills, needlework is extremely useful. Lessons learned together will be remembered for a long time.

Manufacturing:

1. For the base, it is more convenient to take a toy egg or mold it from a piece of plasticine. Be sure to cover the product with ordinary sunflower oil, otherwise you will not be able to peel off the paper layer later.
2. When finished with the base, cut the newspaper. Pour water into the bowl. Soak the finished pieces in it.
3. Form the first layer from paper moistened with water without glue.
4. Stir the adhesive mixture, the composition of which is: 2: 1 (2 - glue, 1 - filtered water).
5. Lubricate each of the subsequent layers with glue step by step. There will be 7 or 8 in total.
6. Leave the workpiece for 1-2 days, let it dry thoroughly.
7. Paint the egg mold with white paint and leave again.
8. Carefully cut the dried blank with a knife, pull out the base. Using superglue, simply glue the paper egg halves together again.
9. Color the eggs however you like.

Similarly, you can make an apple, pear, watermelon and any other fruit (vegetable). The main thing is the basis for papier-mâché crafts. Remember that a watermelon is large, round, a pumpkin is more flattened laterally and has ribbed edges, a pear has an elongated shape. The bottom is wider, and the top, on the contrary, narrower.

The easiest way is to sculpt the bases from ordinary plasticine. From it it is easy to adjust the shape and estimate the size of the future product.

The finish is the same, only the colors are different.

papier mache flowers

Making flowers from papier-mache newspapers is more difficult than making voluminous figures. The technique is as follows: the petals are made separately, then, after drying and coloring, they are attached to one central base, collecting a flower. The required materials are the same, only together with the standard set you need a glass, a balloon, a special glue gun and a sheet of thick cardboard.

Manufacturing:

1. First stage. First dilute PVA with water, mix thoroughly. The proportions are approximately 2:1 (where 2 is glue). Tear up the newspaper. Inflate the balloon, trying to estimate the size of the future flower.
2. Second phase. Gently cover the surface of the ball with newspaper pieces soaked in glue. Form 4 layers. When finished, leave the balloon to dry. It will take 3-4 days. It is better to paste over several balls at once, it will be faster.
3. Third stage. Cut the dried workpiece into two identical halves. These are the petals of the future flower. Paint them as intended. Draw white stripes from the inside. Below, add some smaller black lines.
4. With scissors, give the petals the shape you need, paint over the trimming points with the main color.
5. You will need 5-6 petals per bud.
6. The fourth stage is assembly. The middle will be made of cardboard, and alternately glue the petals on it. Place the first two opposite, then two more in the remaining free places. Send the flower to dry.
7. The fifth stage is the middle. Crumple the newspaper, wrap the resulting lump twice with a napkin. Fasten with white thread. Fix tighter. First connect them crosswise, turn over and cross again. You will get a ball with several selected slices. Attach the finished middle to the center of the dried flower and paint gently green, draw small black strokes on top with the end of the brush. The last are the white dots on top.
8. Sixth stage. A sheet of cardboard will be the basis of the future picture. Gently glue the finished flowers to it and draw additional green branches. And cut out the leaves from thin cardboard. Paint green and glue two to each of the colors.

Papier-mâché airplane

Such a toy, of course, will be a great gift or interior decoration. Light, beautiful, it seems that it is about to take off.

What will be required:

• small plastic bottle;
• 8 covers;
• special masking tape;
• cardboard;
• scissors;
• newspaper sheets;
• PVA glue;
• brush;
• paints.

Manufacturing:

1. You can make an airplane out of papier mache based on a plastic bottle. Cut out with a knife (or scissors, as it is more convenient) the middle part from the narrowing point. So you will make the future plane shorter. Cut off all unnecessary ledges at the bottom, leaving one. Remove the neck, so the fuselage will become smooth and beautiful. You need a ledge at the bottom, attach the tail there.
2. Connect the parts of the cut bottle with tape. Draw the outlines, cut out the wings, as well as all three parts of the tail from cardboard. Attach them alternately to the base of the aircraft using tape.
3. Chassis. Fold the covers (2 for the front, 6 for the main unit), fasten them with tape. They will be the chassis wheels.
4. Close the neck opening with a paper ball, forming it from sheets of crumpled paper. For reliability, the connection can be fastened together.
5. Wrap the bottle more tightly with adhesive tape, paste over it on top with 3-4 layers using papier-mâché (overlap it with pieces of paper soaked alternately in glue).
6. Leave in advance a strip of plastic on the nose of the future aircraft. Pilots need a clean windshield!
7. Let dry and paint the plane. Draw round windows, glue the pilot figure in front, the faces of the passengers on the side.

In a similar way, you can make a whale - cut out fins, a base from an unnecessary bottle, or mold it from plasticine. In the latter case, cut the halves of the body after drying, then glue it again. Do the fins and the end of the tail separately.

Big papier mache hedgehog

Making animal figurines is an easy but fun process.

To make a hedgehog, you will need:

• plastic bottle (large) - 5l; (average) - 1.5 l;
• unnecessary newspapers;
• gypsum putty and bandage;
• egg trays;
• toothpicks;
• paints;
• artificial eyes (from toys).

Manufacturing:

1. Cut off bottle necks. Insert them into each other. This is the muzzle of the future hedgehog.
2. Add volume to the figure with moistened newspaper pieces. Paste the back, sides, bottom. So you give the hedgehog naturalness. Blind the muzzle in the same way.
3. Leave to dry, then cover the entire craft with putty.
4. Hedgehog spines. Insert the toothpicks, placing them obliquely, at an angle, while the putty dries.
5. Paint the hedgehog and, after waiting for it to dry, glue the eyes. If there are no ready ones, then you can draw.

papier mache mushrooms

You will need unnecessary trays left after the eggs. Soak them and leave to infuse for a day. By the way, fill with hot water.

What will be required:

• soaked trays;
• paste, separately PVA;
• corrugated paper;
• gouache;
• ordinary starch;
• semolina;
• coil of wire.

Manufacturing:

1. As soon as the trays, softened, begin to disintegrate, crush them with your hands and leave to soak further.
2. To make the mass more homogeneous, you can use a blender. Squeeze the mixture through cheesecloth or a regular rag, removing excess liquid. You will get a wonderful mass, from which it is easy to fashion any figure: a helmet, a tree, a fish (you will make the fins separately or immediately), a stump (the color of the trays is just brown).
3. Before work, you need to add a little paste, otherwise you can’t sculpt, the figures will turn out to be too fragile. Form a mushroom - start rolling a small ball. And to give it more smoothness, take some round container.
4. The hat of the future mushroom will be perfect if you throw the ball with force on the table. Now make a small hole inside the finished hat.
5. From the second similar ball, form the leg of the mushroom.
6. Dry the parts, then glue them. It is more convenient to start with a long leg. Cover with crepe paper. To level the surface before crepe, glue the blanks with sheets of soft toilet paper in 2-3 layers.
7. Paint the finished hat with a stalemate on top, and leave the bottom. Pat is a mixture obtained from a PVA compound, a small amount of starch and brown (you can red or yellow, depending on which mushrooms) paint. First, the glue is mixed with the right amount of starch, after which the mixture is dyed. The finished stalemate is stored in a separate jar and covered with a lid to prevent drying.

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Papier-mâché crafts are very popular. This is with the success of different ages and adults. There is nothing surprising.

From papier-mâché, you can make simple ones for the holiday or, but you can also create real masterpieces that you are not ashamed of.

Material Features

Papier-mache is a mixture of paper pulp with an adhesive. Any crushed can serve as a base (filler). One of the most technologically advanced materials is considered, because. it dissolves well in water, forming a homogeneous mass.

Papier-mache is a mixture of paper pulp with an adhesive

The binder is an adhesive. The most common options are:

1. Ordinary stationery glue or. It is most suitable for simple crafts performed by children of primary preschool age.
2. Wallpaper glue. It is easy to prepare, which ensures wide application.
3. Paste. It can be prepared independently by dissolving the starch in boiling water while stirring.

To impart certain properties to the mixture, other components are additionally introduced. Plasticity is imparted to the mass by vegetable oil and. To give strength to crafts after hardening, gypsum, alabaster or putty is added to the raw materials.

Attention! Each master has his own secrets of making papier-mâché and adjusts the recipe empirically in his own way.

The manufacturing technology of papier-mâché crafts includes several stages:

1. Preparation of source material.
2. Foundation formation. Several options may be used. - the mass is laid out on a flat surface in the form. Thin-walled - a complex shape is covered with a thick mixture, while the mass repeats all the depressions and bulges. A typical example is masks. Volumetric figures - they are formed on the frame or by analogy with plasticine. So you can make and.
3. Hardening crafts in natural conditions. The process can take several days, during which the product must be at rest.
4. Coloring. After the figurine has completely hardened, its final painting is carried out with the drawing of all the details. The best option is . Volumetric coloring is provided by adding the desired dye (pigments, gouache) to the prepared raw material. Often the figurines are varnished (colorless or with a tinted effect).

Papier-mache is quite malleable material. Depending on the consistency, it can fill and repeat the most.

Idea! From it you can make decorative dishes, vases, caskets, figurines, various masks and decorative elements in different styles with your own hands. The fantasy of the master is not limited.

Papier-mache is quite malleable material. Depending on the consistency, it can fill and repeat the most complex shapes.

Where can you start

The inflated ball is pasted over with paper pieces, and after the workpiece has hardened, it is pierced and carefully removed. After coloring, you get a funny Gingerbread Man.

Another simple craft - "Gingerbread Man"

Crafts for the New Year

New Year's papier-mâché crafts can replace Christmas decorations and decorate the room. can be made in the technique of machining.

For such toys, you can take any base - rubber, plastic balls. Paper pieces are glued on top, which are painted and varnished. The papier-mache surface can be decorated with sparkles or small colorful pictures.

New Year's papier-mâché crafts can replace Christmas decorations and decorate the room

For the manufacture of three-dimensional figurines-decorations, a mixture is prepared. It's best to use toilet paper. A sufficiently plastic mass can be obtained by dissolving 1 roll of paper in 700-750 ml of water.

After obtaining a homogeneous mass, the water must be squeezed out, a binder (PVA glue, wallpaper glue or paste) should be added. The mixture should resemble thick sour cream in consistency. You can make figurines using children's sand molds. The mass is poured into them, and after curing, it is carefully removed and painted.

Beautiful toys can be made using the technique of mashing

Features of making dolls

There are many ways to make a papier mache doll, from very simple children's crafts to original artistic creations.

The mass is prepared on the basis of loose paper - toilet paper, napkins, egg containers, etc. As an adhesive composition, PVA glue, wallpaper glue or paste is used. The consistency of the mass should correspond to soft plasticine.

There are many ways to make a papier mache doll, from very simple children's crafts to original art creations.

A simple doll is made in this order:

1. A mold for the head is molded from plasticine. Then it is covered with a thin layer of paper pulp. After it hardens, it is necessary to make an incision through which to remove the plasticine. The final formation of the thickness of the workpiece is carried out by adding the required amount of mass. The thickness should be 5-6 mm. Eye sockets, nose, mouth, ears are formed.
2. A wire frame is assembled for the body. The prepared mass is superimposed on it with the simultaneous formation of the neck, arms and legs.
3. Connecting the torso to the head with PVA glue.
4. The doll outfit is sewn from the fabric of the desired color.
5. The whole doll is painted with white acrylic paint. You can add a little peach shade. Facial features are drawn.
6. Hair is made of floss or woolen threads. They are glued to the head, a hairstyle is formed.
7. Clothes are put on and fastened.

From papier-mâché, you can also make a complex doll with movable elements (articulated doll). Such crafts are within the power of an experienced craftsman.

It is assembled according to pre-prepared drawings. The composition includes the following ingredients: toilet paper, PVA glue, gypsum-based putty, liquid detergent.

From papier-mâché, you can also make a complex doll with movable elements (articulated doll)

The mass is prepared as follows. Paper is dissolved in hot water (55-65 degrees) for 5-6 hours, it is better to use a mixer for mixing. After obtaining a homogeneous mass, water is squeezed out through gauze, glue and detergent are added (1 tablespoon per 1 liter of the mixture). The last putty is introduced into the mixture (120-140 g / l).

All elements of the doll are fashioned from papier-mâché separately. For a movable connection between them, a strong tight elastic band or screw connection is used. In the latter case, a screw is inserted into one of the parts, and a nut into the adjacent element. The mating surfaces must be well finished to ensure a snug fit.

steampunk technique

Recently, steampunk figurines have come into fashion. In fact, this is a fantastic allegory with the transfer of ancient and outlandish elements.

In such figures, originality and irony are especially appreciated. The jumble of constituent elements may be the most unexpected, but they should create a unified impression.

Recently, steampunk figurines have come into fashion.

As an example of steampunk crafts, consider making a fantastic Fish.

The materials used are papier-mâché, foam board, cardboard, hardboard sheet, leatherette, carnations for furniture upholstery, various small gears, and all kinds of spare parts for household appliances.

As an example of steampunk crafts, consider making a fantastic Fish.

The base of the Rybka is made of a foam panel 1-1.5 cm thick. One longitudinal and several transverse corrugated cardboard ribs are placed on it. The entire base is covered with papier-mâché in the consistency of soft plasticine.

The fins are cut with a jigsaw from hardboard according to a cardboard pattern and fixed on papier-mâché. Scales can be formed from curtain rings and leatherette. From above, various parts of the mechanisms are installed. Here you need to show imagination, because. there is no specific order.

It is important that the fish look like a mechanized monster

It is important that the fish look like a mechanized monster. Shells are hung for decoration. You can sprinkle the figure with sand. Then the workpiece is primed to create a brown background, and some details are highlighted with golden acrylic paint. Finally, Rybka is varnished in 3-4 layers. The size of such crafts in length is 85-100 cm.

Making masks

Some of the most impressive papier-mâché crafts are African masks. Such handmade creations can decorate the interior of any apartment. Their size is 35-37 cm in height, 21-24 cm in width.

The mass is prepared on the basis of toilet paper. For one mask, 2 rolls are required. The paper is dissolved in hot water, and then mixed with PVA glue (420-440 g), and thick glue for construction work must be taken. To give plasticity, linseed oil (3 tbsp) is added. When mixing the mixture, it is advisable to use a mixer.

Some of the most impressive papier-mâché crafts are masks.

A spherical PVC food tray is well suited for the shape. Its configuration resembles a mask. A layer of pape-mache is superimposed on this form. The main details are laid out separately - nose, eyebrows, lips. Eyes are forming.

Smoothing is provided with fingers, as well as a stack and a knife. It will take 12-14 days for the complete curing of the craft. Then the mask is puttied with a thin layer and polished after the putty dries. The surface must be perfectly smooth.

Such handmade creations can decorate the interior of any apartment.

The coloring of the mask is carried out in a special mode. First, a primer is applied, and then the entire front surface is painted with white acrylic paint. The next step is to apply black paint on top.

After drying with a sponge, mother-of-pearl enamel is applied in the right places. The final operation is acrylic lacquer coating. You can use glossy or matte varnish. The photo shows examples of the execution of crafts.

The photo shows examples of crafts

In addition to the indicated colors, African masks can be painted in other colors. Red, yellow and blue elements are often used. Decorate crafts and special details - piercing.

Papier-mache is rightly considered an excellent material for various crafts. Simple products can be made even by small children. For teenagers and adults, such creativity develops into a hobby. Their creations are able to decorate the interior of any apartment.

Papier-mâché means "torn paper" in French. This needlework consists in pasting some form with pieces of soft paper in several layers. It is not difficult, but it requires patience and accuracy.

For work you need: a large table, which must be covered with newspapers or oilcloth. Rag for wiping hands from glue. Wallpaper glue (which is diluted following the directions on the box) or paste (dilute starch in lukewarm water and stir until sour cream is thick. Continuing to stir, carefully add boiling water until you get a clear, very thick liquid, similar to jelly. Allow paste to cool.) The paste cannot be stored for a long time. It is best to cook fresh paste each time.

If it is assumed that the form to be pasted over will remain inside the product, it is smeared with glue. If the form has to be removed later, it is necessary to lubricate it with petroleum jelly and glue the first layer of paper on it.

In this technique, the newspaper is torn only by hand and in no case is it cut with scissors.

The paper is torn into small pieces and pasted over the entire surface of the form with them. Lubricate the first layer of paper with glue and stick the second layer. In order not to get confused, where is which layer, for the second layer, you can take paper of a different color. Thus, the form is pasted over with several layers of paper.

Pieces of paper can be larger. But in this case, the pieces are first lowered into a bowl of glue, allowed to get wet and crumpled in their hands. Only then will large pieces of paper tightly cover the surface of the form, gathering in folds. The folds are well smoothed out by hand. In this case, the form does not need to be pre-lubricated with glue.

Nothing can be done with the product (remove from the mold or paint) until it is completely dry. Depending on the size, it dries 1 - 2 days. Dry products at room temperature. When drying on a battery, they may crack. And then you can decorate it: paint it, stick appliqués, etc. On such a surface, a helium pen is best, very good - watercolor and ink, more or less normal - a marker.

Papier-mâché can also be made from paper pulp. This method gives more room for imagination. It can be molded, it can be pressed or poured into molds. For paper pulp papier-mâché you will need: newspapers, a large bowl, PVA glue, a paste, a mug, a sieve, a mixer. Put small pieces of newspaper in a large mug or saucepan, fill them with water and wait until the newspapers get wet. Transfer the soaked newspapers in small portions to the mixer and stir so that a homogeneous mass is obtained. If there is no mixer, you can pour hot water over the newspapers and after 3 hours stir them with your hands until a homogeneous mass is obtained. Throw the mass through a sieve and let the water drain. Transfer the mass to a bowl and add 1 tablespoon of wallpaper paste (paste) and 1 tablespoon of PVA glue. Mix everything together well. Add more glue until the mass starts to stick a little to your hands. The mass must be stored in the refrigerator, in a plastic bag. If during storage the mass becomes too liquid, it should be squeezed out and a little more glue added.

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