How to make papier mache from paper and newspapers: video instruction
How to make paper papier mache from paper: a detailed description of the preparation of pulp with a video lesson
The art of making items from papier-mache appeared in France in the 16th century and was originally used to make dolls. Over time, other household items began to be created in this technique, including trays, snuffboxes, stucco molding and decorative figurines. In translation from the original language, the word means "chewed paper".There are two techniques for creating objects from papier-mâché: first, it is molding from a compliant paper-glutinous mass, and secondly, gluing pieces of paper or fabric layers, step by step.
This technique is otherwise called machine. The technique itself is quite simple and simple, but the process of making things can be delayed because of prolonged drying. However, time will not be wasted, as a result you will become the creator and owner of a completely unique decorative, and maybe even a functional subject. Just see what magic things can be made of paper!
Dishes that can be used for children's games and decorating your home. An important rule: never pour water into these products. They are suitable only for "dry application".
Figures, dolls and figurines - the embodiment of your imagination and a great hobby!
Next, we'll take a closer look at each technique! And you begin to be inspired, because soon you will have to create your first masterpiece!
Production of mass for the work of
The main material for making the mass will be paper, and it does not matter what: newspaper, office, packaging, paper towels or even toilet paper. And yet: how to make mass for papier mache?
First of all, you need to cut, and it's even better to pick up the paper sheets in small pieces, put them in a deep bowl and pour hot water and leave to decay for 3 hours. After that, the mass should be wrung from excess moisture( I use a durable bag made of mosquito net).Then the best way is to grind the paper in small portions using a blender, but if there is not a blender or mixer in the house, then grind the mass on a grater or scroll through a meat grinder.
After this, you need to knead the resulting mass with your hands until uniform, drain excess water through a sieve or several layers of gauze and add a mixture of paste and PVA.The resulting mass should be mixed again until it starts to stick to the hands a little. If you did not use everything at once, the finished mass can be stored in the cold, but it should not be frozen. If, during storage, the mass has become too liquid, then discard excess fluid and add glue once more.
Specialties of
adhesive mixtures A mixture of PVA and paste is used for preparation because one glue does not give a mass of plasticity, and if you use only a paste, its strength will suffer. If you need to increase the strength of the product even more, add wood chips to the mass.
How to paint and how
The papier-mache is painted with acrylic, tempera or alkyd paint. You can also add PVA glue to the gouache and paint it. Before painting, the object should be sanded and primed, and then - covered with a colorless varnish.
Machining
Machining is a technique in which the preform is pasted with pieces of paper in layers. It is possible to make such a papier mache as from newspapers, and from any other paper, the main thing is that it should be soft. It is good, if each layer will be from different types of paper or just flowers. This is done in order to clearly see where the layer is already deposited, and where it is not yet. To strengthen the product, bandages that can be glued between layers of paper are good.
Make sure that the pieces of paper fit tightly against each other, slightly overlapping with each other, do not crumple or frown. Each 2 layers of the workpiece should be dried, starting to work only after completely drying. A minimum of 8-10 layers must be made.
Paper for this technique must necessarily be torn: in this case, the edges are very thin, which is very important for smoothing the edges in the product. You can glue the workpiece both inside and outside. If you do not want papier-mache left with the product for good, simply lubricate the base with a fat cream or petroleum jelly.
For the machine, you can use a regular paste, but the wallpaper glue is also suitable. Sometimes use casein glue, which you can buy at a construction store.
The product is dried at room temperature for about two days, and before painting it also needs to be sanded and primed.
The art of making items from papier-mâché appeared in France in the 16th century and was originally used to make dolls. Over time, other household items began to be created in this technique, including trays, snuffboxes, stucco molding and decorative figurines. In translation from the original language, the word means "chewed paper".There are two techniques for creating objects from papier-mâché: first, it is molding from a compliant paper-glutinous mass, and secondly, gluing pieces of paper or fabric layers, step by step.
This technique is otherwise called machine. The technique itself is quite simple and simple, but the process of making things can be delayed because of prolonged drying. However, time will not be wasted, as a result you will become the creator and owner of a completely unique decorative, and maybe even a functional subject. Just see what magic things can be made of paper!
Dishes that can be used for children's games and decorating your home. An important rule: never pour water into these products. They are suitable only for "dry application".
Figures, dolls and figurines - the embodiment of your imagination and a great hobby!
Next, we'll take a closer look at each technique! And you begin to be inspired, because soon you will have to create your first masterpiece!
Production of mass for the work of
The main material for making the mass will be paper, and it does not matter what: newspaper, office, packaging, paper towels or even toilet paper. And yet: how to make mass for papier mache?
First of all, you need to cut, or better even pick up paper sheets in small pieces, put them in a deep bowl and pour hot water and leave to decay for 3 hours. After that, the mass should be wrung from excess moisture( I use a durable bag sewn from a mosquito net).Then the best way is to grind the paper in small portions using a blender, but if there is not a blender or mixer in the house, then grind the mass on a grater or scroll through a meat grinder.
After this, you need to knead the resulting mass with your hands until uniform, drain excess water through a sieve or several layers of gauze and add a mixture of paste and PVA.The resulting mass should be mixed again until it starts to stick to the hands a little. If you did not use everything at once, the finished mass can be stored in the cold, but it should not be frozen. If, during storage, the mass becomes too liquid, then discard excess liquid and add glue once more.
Features of adhesive mixtures
For preparation, a mixture of PVA and paste is used because one glue does not give a mass of ductility, and if you use only a paste, its strength will suffer. If you need to increase the strength of the product even more, add wood chips to the mass.
How to paint and how
The papier-mache is painted with acrylic, tempera or alkyd paint. You can also add PVA glue to the gouache and paint it. Before painting, the object should be sanded and primed, and then - covered with a colorless varnish.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL is a technique in which the workpiece is pasted with pieces of paper in layers. It is possible to make such a papier mache as from newspapers, and from any other paper, the main thing is that it should be soft. It is good, if each layer will be from different types of paper or just flowers. This is done in order to clearly see where the layer is already deposited, and where it is not yet. To strengthen the product, bandages that can be glued between layers of paper are good.
Make sure that the pieces of paper fit tightly against each other, slightly overlapping with each other, do not crumple or frown. Each 2 layers of the workpiece should be dried, starting to work only after completely drying. A minimum of 8-10 layers must be made.
The paper for this technique must necessarily be torn: in this case the edges are very thin, which is very important for smoothing the edges in the product. You can glue the workpiece both inside and outside. If you do not want papier-mache left with the product for good, simply lubricate the base with a fat cream or petroleum jelly.
For the machine, you can use a regular paste, but the wallpaper glue is also suitable. Sometimes use casein glue, which you can buy in a building store.
The product is dried at room temperature for about two days, and before painting it also needs to be sanded and primed.