Papier Mache'

"I got this recipe from FamilyFun magazine and have used it on numerous craft products. The texture is so smooth, totally non-toxic, and not sticky like other papier mache recipes."
 
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Ready In:
25mins
Ingredients:
5
Yields:
4 cups
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ingredients

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directions

  • Combine flour and cold water in bowl.
  • Add this mixture to 2 cups boiling water in saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil again.
  • Remove from heat and stir in sugar.
  • Let cool.
  • Will thicken as it cools.
  • Once it thickens and cools it is ready to use.
  • Dip newspaper strips in papier mache and take off excess.
  • Allow to dry several hours, till stiff.

Questions & Replies

  1. What is the purpose of the 3 teaspoons of sugar. And , I usually add some salt to my mixture to stop mold. Can I still add the salt to this mixture ?
     
  2. How important is sugar, because I eat Keto and completely removed it from my house over a year ago and don't want to buy any just for this. Thank you, Diana Gordon
     
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Reviews

  1. Great one to know about! And only 93 calories, LOL.
     
  2. great recipes have a couple of times very calming great way to relax
     
  3. Perfect!! used it for A mask project my son was doing. Turned out great! tx bunches
     
  4. This worked very well. I really enjoyed useing this recipe. The warm paste was also theraputic if you have joint problems.
     
  5. This is te best paper mache recipe I have used so far. My DD and I used it last night to make pinatas and it was so smooth yet thick all at the same time. This will be the one I use from now on.:)
     
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