Giant Paper Mache Cactus

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  Step 1

  You will need to make a solid frame for your cactus. To do this first set your large wooden stick in plaster of paris in a bucket.

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  Step 2

  Shape the chicken wire into a cactus shape on your wooden frame.

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  Step 3

  Cover your chicken wire in stripes of masking tape, this makes it easier for the newspaper to adhere to. Cut your newspaper into strips approximately 3cm X 20cm. Paste the PVA glue onto the newspaper strips and stick to the frame until covered.

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  Step 4

  Once dry, dilute your PVA glue 2 parts glue to 1 part water. Cut your tissue paper into strips approx 3cm X 10cm. This time paint the diluted glue onto the newspaper layer and then place the tissue paper on top until completely covered. Leave to dry

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  Step 5

  For the final paper mache layer use paper napkins. Most napkins are 3 ply, separate out your napkins so you only use the top printed ply. This time don’t cut your napkins into strips but tear them so you get a feathered edge. Using the same glue mixture and method with the tissue cover your cactus in the napkins.

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  Step 6

  Finally when the napkin layer is dry cover the whole cactus with waterproof PVA to provide it with a protective finish. Water proof PVA glue is thicker than normal PVA so it's best to apply with a foam brush so as not to tear the napkins. This PVA appear white when applied but don’t worry as it dries clear.

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