Question:
paper mache?
anonymous
2008-03-05 00:58:35 UTC
Where can I find cellulose fibre in the UK? I want to use it to make Paper Mache (or Papier Mache depending on where you come from).
Six answers:
felineroche
2008-03-06 11:40:27 UTC
If you go into search for questions you will find this has been asked many times before.



I usually point out that wallpaper paste contains fungicide and suggest a very similar product called Scola Cell as an alternative. The Cell part of the name may refer to the cellulose fibre you ask about. It is available from some craft shops and stationers.
f0xymoron
2008-03-05 01:04:42 UTC
I can't tell you where to get cellulose fibre, but I can tell you that it's possible to make very successful papier mache with just newspaper, flour and water. The best way to make the paste is to mix equal quantities of flour and cold water, then bring it to the boil (stirring all the time) then let it simmer for a few minutes and you will have a thick paste. If you keep the bowl covered with cling film it will stop a skin forming on it and will keep for ages in the fridge. The secret to good papier mache is not to make the layers too thick and let them dry out properly between coats. It's a long and drawn out process.
Nicci
2008-03-05 04:13:44 UTC
I've not heard of cellulose fibre. But I've always found that if I make up a pack of wallpaper paste(available from any DIY store) then mix in small strips or pieces of paper of your choice until you get a thick enough consistency, then this makes good paper mache.
anonymous
2008-03-05 11:08:12 UTC
no need for that fibre stuff, just use wallpaper paste. it is a bit sloppy, but it works well.
anonymous
2008-03-05 17:56:21 UTC
Here are some websites :





http://dir.yahoo.com/Arts/Visual_Arts/Sculpture/Papier_Mache/



http://www.geocities.com/toddlermoms/pap...



http://home.eol.ca/~props/recipes.html...



http://kids.creativity-portal.com/d/reci...



http://www.make-stuff.com/kids/papier_ma...



http://www.planetpals.com/papermache.htm...



http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/paperma...



http://www.kidsturncentral.com/holidays/...



http://www.homeschoolzone.com/pp/crafts/...



http://www.recipestogo.com/childsticky/c...



http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,pa...



http://www.thatsmyhome.com/recipes-for-k...





http://www.kinderart.com/kitchen/machepu...



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http://www.geocities.com/toddlermoms/pap...



http://www.planetpals.com/papermache.htm...



http://www.make-stuff.com/kids/papier_ma...



http://www.abcteach.com/babysit/joann/pa...



http://familycrafts.about.com/od/pape...



http://www.fakefruit.com/Projects/Fre...



http://www.papiermache.co.uk



http://www.kidsturncentral.com/crafts...



http://www.fakefruit.com



http://www.avesstudio.com/Products/Pa...



http://www.creativepapermache.com/pro...



http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad...



http://www.dltk-kids.com/animals/pape...



http://www.kids-fun-and-games.com/pap...



http://www.deltacrafts.com/Projects/Craft...



http://www.michaels.com/art/online/pr...



http://www.creativepapermache.com



http://www.craftbits.com/viewArticle....





for tv craft website that got this :



http://www.hgtv.com/ - type paper mache in there search box



http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/crafts... tpe paper mache in the search box



http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/paperma..





Here some books on it that you can pick up at any bookstore or library:



Papier Mache

by Deri Robins



Papel Mache

by Juliet Bawden, Diane James, Juliet Bawden, Jon Barnes (Photographer), Diane James



Paper Crafts: 50 Extraordinary Gifts and Projects, Step by Step

by Gillian Souter, Gillian Souter





Creating with Papier-Mache

by Victoria Seix, Victoria Seix, Victoria Seix



Papier Mache: An Introduction to the Art of Modeling in Paper

by Peter Rush



The Papier Mache

by Ray Gibson, Cheryl Evans (Editor), Fiona Watt (Editor)



Papercraft: Paper-Making and Paper-Mache

by Lynette Silver



Paper Mache

by Dorling Kindersley Publishing



Dollmaking with Papier MâChé and Paper Clay

by Doris Rockwell Rockwell Gottilly



Contemporary Craft of Paper Mache: Techniques - Projects - Inspirations

by Helga Meyer, Carol Taylor (Editor)



Paper and Fabric Mache: 100 Imaginative and Ingeneous Projects to Make

by Dawn Cusick



Paper Mache

by Miranda Innes - An execellent book on the subject



Papier Mache Fun

by Irene Lassus, Marie-Anne Voituriez



Papier-Mache

by Renee F. Schwarz, Renee F. Schwarz (Illustrator)



The Complete Book of Papercrafts: 26 Step-by-Step Projects to Make from Paper

by Susan Penny, Martin Penny (Editor), Martin Penny



Fanciful Paper Projects: Making Your Own Posh Little Follies

by Sandra Evertson



Arnold Grummer's Complete Guide to Paper Casting

by Arnold Grummer, Mabel Grummer



Paper Mache

by Alex



125 Papercrafts Projects: Step-by-Step Papier Mache, Decoupage, Paper Cutting, Collage, Decorative Effects and Paper Construction

by Lucy Painter (Editor)



Papier Mache

by Judy Balchin



Papier-Mache (Let's Create! Series)

by Dorothy L. Gibbs (Editor), Parramon's Editorial Team Staff (Photographer)



Crafts from Papier-Mache

by Violaine Lamerand



The Michaels Book of Paper Crafts

by Lark Books, Megan Kirby (Editor), Lark Books (Manufactured by)



Papier-Mache for Kids

by Sheila McGraw





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Here my favorite paper mache recipe:



Here one I got off the net:



Paste





1 cup cold water

1 cup flour

2 1/2 cups boiling water

1 T. powdered alum

3/4 tsp. oil of wintergreen



Mix the cold water and flour together, stirring until smooth.

Add the boiling water and mix well. Pour the mixture into the top of a double boiler.

Cook over low heat until smooth. Add the alum and stir.

Remove from heat. When the mixture is cool, add the oil of wintergreen.



Here are some other Iv'e pick up from the Internet:



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Paper Mache Recipes:



Use one of these 3 Paper Mache Recipes:



Recipe 1/ Ingredients: Flour,water,paper

Stir three parts water into one part flour until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

To make the paste last longer, add a few drops of oil of Wintergreen. (optional) You can buy this oil at a drugstore.

Stir well and the paste is ready to use.

Now you need paper- newspaper works well!

Dip each piece of paper in the liquid mixture and apply it one piece at a time to form your shapes.



Recipe 2/ Ingredients: Wallpaper paste,water,paper

Buy some wallpaper paste at a hardware store.

Mix one part wallpaper paste with three parts water.

Stir well and the paste is ready to use.

Now you need paper- newspaper works well!

Dip each piece of paper in the liquid mixture and apply it one piece at a time to form your shapes.



Recipe 3/ Ingredients: Glue,water,paper

Mix two parts white glue with one part warm water.

Stir well and the Paste is ready to use.

Now you need paper-newspaper works well!

Dip each piece of paper in the liquid mixture and apply it one piece at a time to form your shapes.



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To make the paste:



1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups cold water

2 cups boiling water

3 tbsp. sugar



Mix together flour and cold water in a bowl. Add this mixture to the boiling water and allow it to return to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar. As the mixture cools it will thicken as it does.



You can also just make a quicky paste by putting flour in a bowl and adding water until you have kind of a soupy paste.



If you're planning to make something you want to last for years and years, be aware that flour paste can get moldy, especially in humid environments. You might want to try using powdered wall paper non-pourous adhesive (Note: please read waring on carton) mixed with water. It comes in milk carton type containers and you can find it anywhere wallpaper is sold.



Be sure to cover your work area with lots of newspaper or wax paper - papier mache can get very messy!



To make your shape:



Tear (don't cut) narrow strips of newspaper or newsprint. Narrower strips work best when using a rounded mold... for flat or rectangular surfaces, larger strips are ok. Dip the strips into the paste, coating completely. As you lift the strip out, run it between your thumb and forefinger to squeeze out excess paste. Then drape the strip across your mold. Overlap strips slightly as you go - the torn edges will blend together and your final product will have a smoother finish. You may need more than one layer of paper. It's best to allow each layer to dry before putting another on - this means some projects could take several days!
Misty_71
2008-03-05 01:01:59 UTC
http://www.paperclay.co.uk/index.htm


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