Papier Mache Paste Recipe 435 Food

PAPIER MACHE'

Steps:

• 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.

PAPIER-MACHE PASTE (NOT TO EAT)

Steps:

• In a saucepan mix together flour and paste over medium heat until thick and creamy.
• Cool.
• Add Peppermint oil.
• Dip strips of newspaper, or paper bags into this mix.
• Rub off excess mixter.
• Place on form one layer at a time, and let dry.
• (Rip paper, don't cut it for best results).

PAPER MACHE GLUE

Steps:

• Mix water, sugar, and vinegar in small saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil.
• Separate bowl: mix cornstarch and cold water.
• Water mix to VERY LOW heat.
• Add cornstarch mixture slowly to first mixture. Stir CONSTANTLY For about 2 minutes (keep an eye on it -- you know how corn starch is).
• Take off heat and let cool. Ready to use warm for paper mache but let sit til cool if using in glue bottle etc -- .

WALLPAPER OR PAPER MACHé PASTE

Steps:

• Combine flour and sugar.
• Slowly add the cold water and beat it until no lumps remain.
• Add the boiling water, stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a boil.
• When it is stiff, remove from the heat and add alum.
• Store in an air-tight container.
• Note: If need be, it can be softened by adding small amounts of warm water until desired consistency is achieved.