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quick - give me your recipes for papier mache for kids... and will I have to have my kitchen splattered with flour and water?

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dolally · 08/10/2007 11:38

please ... thanks

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3andnogore · 08/10/2007 16:47

hm...the only paper mache recipe that I know is mixing Wall papaer paste with shredded Newspaper....

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totalyfreaky · 08/10/2007 16:48

flour and water, or wallpaper paste and water.

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EmsMum · 08/10/2007 16:49

We've always used PVA glue to paste the newspaper in layers. I suppose its more expensive if you're doing something big but at least its not too messy if you get the stuff with its own brush.

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dolally · 08/10/2007 20:07

thanks gals, stupid question probably, but dd2 just announced she has to make something for school by Thursday...

here I go..

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LoveMyGirls · 08/10/2007 20:08

You're starting it now?

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dolally · 08/10/2007 20:17

well, actually am just making dinner...

erm..though not doing that either cos I'm on here

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