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Who knew paper mache could be so fun?! And cute?!
I love these little bowls. This was one of those perfect crafts for me.
Why? Well,
1) I used to scrapbook and have oodles of old scrapbook paper that I could "shop" from.
2) I like to use up old supplies. :)
3) I wanted something to decorate my shelf with.
4) I wanted a craft to do with my kids.

Bingo! Paper mache bowls. :)

Posted by Everyday Art • Published 16th September 2014 • See Everyday Art's 7 projects »

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Step 1
Punch a lot of 1-inch circles. Find yourself some bowls to use as molds. Wrap in plastic wrap. Now, I learned this the hard way: the plastic wrap sticks to glass bowls a little too well. I'd recommend either using plastic bowls or maybe putting a dish cloth between the bowl and the plastic wrap. That'll make removing your paper bowl SOOO much easier.
Step 2
Make yourself some paper mache goo:

Combine ½ cup flour and 2 cups cold water in a bowl.
Boil 2 cups of water in a sauce pan and add the flour and cold water mixture. Bring to a boil again.
Remove from heat and add 3 tablespoons of sugar.
Let cool. The paste will thicken as it cools.

Dip paper circles into the goo, put on the bowl.
Step 3
Remove the bowl, and voila! cute paper mache bowl. Love it. :)