https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/paper-mache-bowls • Posted by Everyday Art
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. :)
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. :)
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.
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.
Remove the bowl, and voila! cute paper mache bowl. Love it. :)