For a fun family craft activity, paper mache is one of the simplest things you can do but the results can often be spectacular.
In this tutorial we will be making a paper mache bunny but the list of things you can make is endless so once you’ve learnt the technique the limits are your imagination.
Paper mache is also a great method to make piñatas, boxes, masks, and other toys. To use it as a piñata, add sweets inside the balloon before blowing it up. Then, break the balloon with a pin once the paper mache is dried.
Materials to Paper Mache:
Balloons
Newspaper strips
Construction paper
Wiggly eyes
Black and white felt
Yellow and white fuzzy sticks
Water
Flour
Heating Pan
Safety scissors
Glue
How to make the paper mache:
Place 1 1/2 cups of flour in a pan.
Add 1 cup of water. If necessary, add 2-3 tbsp. of water.
Heat the mixture until most of the clumps are dissolved.
Cool the mixture in a separate container.
How to make the paper mache bunny:
Cut small strips of newspaper and set aside.
Blow up a balloon.
Start to dip the strips of newspapers into the mixture.
Add to the balloon. After all the strips are done, set aside.
Paint the dried paper mache balloon with yellow paint.
Add wiggly eyes. Use felt to make the nose. Paste with glue.
Twist the fuzzy sticks to make the whiskers. Paste with glue.
Use construction paper to make bunny ears. Paste by folding the bottom of the paper.
Display your bunny paper mache as it is or use it as a piñata.
