Saturday 11 October 2014

Papier-mâché

Isn't paper wonderful!  It's amazing the things that you can do with it.  It's just so versatile.  I've recently been having fun doing some papier-mâché - up to my elbows in bits of newspaper and paste.

Here's what I made.


A rather elegant cup and saucer!





Totally useless and impractical, but nevertheless, fun to make and quite challenging to get the shapes right.


As you can see, both the cup and saucer are a bit skew-whiff.  But I think it adds character to them.

There are some lovely items made with papier-mâché to be seen on Pinterest. I'm a big fan of Julie Arkell's work.


Wouldn't it be wonderful to make a little figure, or a doll or even a head.  Something to work on - but I'll need a lot of practice!
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5 comments:

  1. mamasmercantile11 October 2014 at 07:27

    Sounds like great fun.

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  2. jabbott11 October 2014 at 20:56

    Definitely a medium I have enjoed using. Love your cup and saucer x

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  3. Inthesky13 October 2014 at 18:34

    I think paper mache is very hard to work with. I have tried it with a group of children and after three sessions we put our work in the bin! I am not a quitter usually. Your cup and saucer is a lovely decorative piece, it would make a lovely gift with a selection of teabags inside it.

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    1. Janet13 October 2014 at 19:56

      Thanks. I like the idea of a gift with tea bags.

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  4. Mimi26 October 2014 at 04:02

    I like your project too ;)

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