How to Paper Mache: BEST paper, BEST glue, BEST results!

[@Gourmetpapermache]

Excellent video Jane! Thank you for promoting this medium! And your tips are very helpful. Good luck! Dan

[@Gourmetpapermache]

(and thank you for the plugs. You are very kind.)

[@janesawyermakes]

The Simple Screamer was formative to my childhood, Dan! I'm such a fan of your work and your willingness to share and teach! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Gourmetpapermache]

@@janesawyermakes Well I'm very flattered. I love your projects! Keep up your great work!

[@TheTinkerersWife]

🎉

[@tsuyoikuma30]

Have you every tried using FABRIC and WOOD GLUE? I have been a white glue/newsprint devotee since I made my first flour paste project back in 4th grade and realized that was not the way to go. Recently for a mask project I saw a recommendation to use wood glue and fabric instead and WHAT A GAME CHANGER! With only 2-3 layers I achieved a result that was much stronger/stiffer and required much less time and effort/layers than if I had tried using white glue/paper. I found that it seemed to do a much better job of covering up the texture of the underlying base layer because the fabric is a little thicker and drapes better than paper. It can dry with a slight fabric texture, but wood glue is much stronger than white glue so it's very easy to sand the project and it takes gesso wonderfully. I'm a sewist so I already have scrap fabric available, I would recommend smooth, thinner fabric though (quilt/shirt weight or lower) and woven or knit doesn't matter though you do need to careful not to stretch out the knit to much when applying it. After those results I don't know if I'll ever go back to paper/white glue again. I'd love to hear if you've had any experience or thoughts about this option? (although technically it would no longer be "papier" mache, but "tissu" mache instead)

[@janesawyermakes]

Yes! I have totally fabric-mached. The bark on the tree in the video is cheap wash-cloths. Wood glue is basically the same stuff as white glue, just usually less watered down, which is probably why you noticed your result was much stronger. If you've got fabric scraps a plenty, this is an awesome way to use them! 😊 Dan Reeder, whom I mentioned in the video, uses fabric for dragon wings too!

[@teeveepowers4400]

Wow! I see too and I hate throwing away tiny fabrics scraps and I LOVE paper machet! Thank you!

[@deedrawscoloringpages]

Great info! I miss how easy it was to get old newspapers for crafts. My kid likes using toilet paper and glue over wire or foil armatures when making small creatures for things like dnd.

[@janesawyermakes]

That's awesome! Yes, funny how we all just used to have an endless supply of paper mache paper constantly replenished every week! I remember cardboard boxes used to be hard to find, now I can't get rid of them!

[@mcscratchgirl9308]

I just made a shark using old assignments and notes that I was never going to use again! Depending on how old your kids are they should have plenty of papers to rip up for projects

[@andrewerickson6690]

Cheapo tp and White glue is rock solid

[@robylove9190]

Many printing places or newspapers will sell end rolls of paper really cheaply. It's fantastic for papier mache.

[@debracarter7290]

Why oh why hasn’t KZbin come up with your channel before, despite searching for “paper mache”?! It’s so good to find someone as obsessed with the stuff as me! I use pva and water too as it’s so much easier and I can’t stand messy flour and water. Also paper patches rather than strips. The possibilities for creativity are endless. Thanks for a really informative video. Definitely subscribed! ❤

[@janesawyermakes]

Glad you found me! Thanks for your kind words!

[@lindafowlerjohnston]

Cookie cooling thingy ❤. 😂😂. Love this video. I create art projects for my twin nieces and this looks like something we definitely can do. Thanks for sharing.

[@janesawyermakes]

Haha. I was tired of talking at that point! 😜 I'm pumped that you're going to do this with your nieces! Spread the joy!!! ❤️

[@darlingdivadurelle]

Hey Jane! I discovered you last night and have been breezing thru your vids…..thank you so much lots of great content with tips and tricks sprinkled in! I teach a paper mache class at the local community college and have searched high and low on KZbin for paper mache content creators to add my journey as an artist and teacher! There is only a scattered few who create the same as I do. I love sharing channels like yours with my students to give them inspiration and motivation! Great work Jane and thanks for your hard work making these videos and sharing your talent and knowledge with us all!

[@janesawyermakes]

Thank you so much! Comments like this push me to keep going!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@pattykelly6621]

Absolutely how I do it. I've never made paper mache projects with flour and water. Like you said its messy and lumpy. I went straight to glue and water which made a lot more sense to me. My go to base structure is wire (or pipe cleaners for small things that need to be lightweight) armature, bulk out with foil or paper, cover the whole thing with masking tape (because the glue sticks better) and then paper mache. I generally alternate between packing paper and book pages, so I can see how many layers I've done. But if I need a more draped appearance (like tree bark) I use 2 ply paper towel or mulberry paper. If I'm doing something small but very detailed, like Christmas ornaments, I switch to cotton after the first layer or two of paper mache. There are some tricks to cotton, but I generally apply several layers of small pieces of cotton. And for the cotton, I switch to a liquid corn starch glue that you cook on the stove and then I thin the finished glue down with more water. Glue and water is too sticky, and you will have cotton stuck to everything. The cotton gives me and incredibly smooth surface and I can get very small details. And I can paint the finished piece with watercolor or guache if I want. Thanks Jane. I love your paper mache sculptures.

[@janesawyermakes]

Thanks for watching! Lots of great tips in your comment - I'm going to have to google mulberry paper!

[@Birulets]

What really amazes me about paper mache projects is how cheap and sustainable it is!

[@janesawyermakes]

Yes! And you can build BIG stuff!

[@micahthomas9521]

Oh, I love paper mache! I made a pinata for a neighbors toddler's birthday, using only wood glue and water. I only did 8 layers of paper ( newspaper alternating with copy paper, receipt paper and any clean paper I could recycle ). I painted it white and then painted a SpongeBob SquarePants theme over that with inexpensive acrylic paints. They had to get a hammer to break it open because the bat couldn't do it - even when the adults hit it! Makes me wonder what I could create with 20 plus layers? I guess we forgot that paper is made from wood. 😂 Paper mache requires patience though. Great video & thanks for posting!

[@janesawyermakes]

The wood glue is super-strong too! You almost made a plywood pinata! 😄

[@micahthomas9521]

@@janesawyermakes Right?!😂You have a fun channel. Thanks for posting these.

[@erinb5830]

Came here from the clock app--affordable and less messy is my dream!

[@janesawyermakes]

Thanks for coming over! I so appreciate it! 🙏

[@awkwardpenguinftw]

I cook the flower with water and i love it! Its tacky and very very cheap (pva glue is expensive where i live). Dries clear also and is strong. I made a manequin with it.

[@janesawyermakes]

Whatever works! There's no "wrong" way. I must admit, is never tried cooking the flour and water. Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@awkwardpenguinftw]

Flour not flower whoops 😆

[@janesawyermakes]

@@awkwardpenguinftw oh it doesn't matter. 😊

[@goilo888]

@@janesawyermakesCooking the flour does two things: One, when the glue dries it become translucent and two, there isn’t that dried flour grainy texture you get with uncooked flour paste.

[@janesawyermakes]

@@goilo888 do you add salt or anything to fight off mold?

[@ultra8]

Super helpful! My 8 year old son has gotten obsessed with ALIEN (thanks KZbin) and has asked that for Halloween, we decorate our lawn with "alien eggs". Well, looks like it's now time to do paper mache! I bookmarked your video earlier in the year and have since been saving paper bags because I knew the day would eventually come. And you are Canadian "to boot"! ;) Enjoying your info here in Toronto.

[@janesawyermakes]

Aw thanks so much! Let me know how it works out! Greetings from Cottage Country!

[@kathyallen8323]

Thanks for all the tips. Each year I make my three grandchildren large paper mache Easter eggs that I fill with all kinds of goodies. I always used a cornstarch glue but it is very messy and I have to wait for each layer to dry. This year I will use your glue method.

[@janesawyermakes]

Awesome! I hope it works out for you! The glue method is a bit stronger, so hopefully the grandkids can still break into it. 🤪Best luck!

[@kathyallen8323]

@@janesawyermakes they don’t have to break into them. I add an opening on the bottom. For the opening, I start with a large oatmeal container with a plastic lid. I cut off a couple of inches from the top of the container with the lid. When the egg is ready, I cut a circle in the bottom the same diameter as the oatmeal container. I make cuts in the cardboard all along the edge so when I sit the bottom of the egg on top of the container it flairs out. I glue the edge to the egg. Then I add a couple of layers to the bottom of the egg to cover where I glued the egg to the oatmeal container. The plastic cover is now on the bottom of the egg and provides easy access to the contents. I wish I could send you photos. I’ve perfected the eggs over several years. They are time consuming but my grandchildren love them. I wish I could send you photos.

[@janesawyermakes]

@@kathyallen8323 Sounds really cool!

[@valeriemiller8343]

Thank you so much for this video. You answered about a gazillion questions I had and some i didn't even know i had😂! I love your work ❤

[@janesawyermakes]

That's so great!!! I'm so glad 😀

[@DIYMovieProps]

Thanks for the fantastic tutorial! I'm about to embark on an a full-size Alien egg - I've never done papier mache before and your tutorial tells me everything I need to know - its given me some great construction ideas! Thanks ! Andy

[@janesawyermakes]

@@DIYMovieProps Amazing! So glad I could help! I gotta see this alien egg!

[@richardmiller3385]

I have literally never thought to glue my template to the cardboard 😂 I feel simple but thank you!

[@janesawyermakes]

You'll never go back! 😜

[@carriee.9712]

Love this! I kept looking for videos but everyone was using flour and water which was a hard pass for me, so thank you for sharing your paper mache knowledge with us! 🙏😊

[@janesawyermakes]

Aw, I'm so glad you found me! Some people love flour paste, but I CANNOT. 😄 Happy crafting!

[@Silmarwyn]

This is such an excellent resource. I'm feeling a new hyperfixation happening!

[@janesawyermakes]

So far as hyperfixations go, this one is fairly cheap and healthy! 😜

[@maryannawilson7702]

After watching this just before Christmas last year and I started to make the tree for this Halloween and my grandkids love it thank you for the idea

[@janesawyermakes]

That is awesome! (You must have watched it after Christmas though... I didn't post it until January 😜)

[@thecraftywitch510]

Jane this was absolutely gold! I have been crafting for years..I wanted a break from my usual crafts and back to the stuff I made 30 years ago ( papier mache) wow has it moved on lol. So glad because the thought of the sloppy process was putting me off. I am going to binge your channel now m..you have great presence and a natural teacher. So ty for getting me excited again. Bright blessings from me over here in Scotland! ❤

[@janesawyermakes]

This might be the nicest comment ever! Thanks so much for your kind words! My heart just swelled two sizes!

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

My craftroom/spare bedroom looks like a hoarder's paradise, because I hoard cardboard and other materials to use in my miniatures. Papier mache and paper clay are wonderful resources and apart from the constant fight to stop my other half binning my hoard, its super helpful to have various packing materials on hand. I will use everything I can, the foam packing sheets work really well in mini furnishings as cushion filling or quilt filling as its more in scale than bulky wadding material. I love this video, so many ideas even though I work in a tiny scale!

[@janeann3331]

I avoided paper Mâché because of the texture aspect. However, it’s great someone broke down the components. It never occurred to me to use a brush. Finally I can work on paper Mâché.

[@janesawyermakes]

Yes! It doesn't have to be gross! I'm glad you found me!

[@bluebeethree]

Thanks for taking the time to put together this awesome guide. I love the look of Paper mache and it seems so much more accessible now 😊

[@janesawyermakes]

Literally the BEST compliment! This is all I want to achieve with my videos!

[@LennyTim]

Awesome, thank you for the tutorial.

[@willylady1277]

this is incredible, perfect amount of talking and just the right amount of information

[@janesawyermakes]

@@willylady1277 Awesome! Thanks for that feedback!

[@tajhayes7841]

I really like this lady.. she's got a bunch'a great suggestions in a timely, get'n 2 the point way & she's got personality 2 boot

[@janesawyermakes]

Aw, thanks Taj! Appreciate it!

[@ValentineDreamingASMR]

Thank you so much for reopening the paper mache door for me. 😊 I don’t like gooey cold hands either and I really would be tickled to use up various junk mail and cardboard to sculpt with. I also hate waiting on drying time. ❤

[@janesawyermakes]

Yes! Gooey hands and slow drying are the WORST! I'm so glad to have reduced this problem for you, because paper mache is so versatile!

[@joycecurvin7404]

Titebond glues work really well, too, and very strong.

[@janesawyermakes]

Titebond is super hard to find and VERY expensive where I live, but it IS a great glue!

[@beckymurphy4714]

One note: Most people would want to save time by stacking the paper and cutting it into strips with scissors. The problem with this is you then have straight edges, which are much more difficult to blend. If you tear your paper you'll have "fuzzy" edges, which will blend a lot easier.

[@grimaceisbest]

Very helpful info! Thanks for sharing. ✂️

[@janesawyermakes]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to comment!!!! 😁

[@Aquamarine325]

That bumble is amazing! I want to hug him!❤

[@janesawyermakes]

He's very huggable!

[@neazenzen372]

I learned so much! Thank you! Love the attention to what's the most sustainable as well, seriously amazing video

[@janesawyermakes]

Thanks for noticing! We don't always have to make the "most" sustainable choice, but we can all definitely make "more" sustainable choices! 😊

[@soupahbunnybusiness]

I would ask local grocery/shops with news paper for older newspaper if they saved some. Doing a giant bone craft for Halloween and my local dollar tree gave me more than enough!

[@janesawyermakes]

Great idea!

[@janesawyermakes]

Does Dollar Tree sell newspapers where yourd from? I'm fascinated.

[@soupahbunnybusiness]

@@janesawyermakes yes I was so surprised 😂 at first I googled it and Google said no but when I went in person they had a news paper stand! So I guess it varies 🥰

[@heidib7080]

Awesome! Thank you! I’m going to make some of your tentacles for my Halloween costume. I need to make it light weight.

[@sheilaferreri5360]

Perfect timing! I was using Elmer’s paste and they no longer make it! I didn’t want to use flour and water due to mess and allergies!! Thank you!

[@janesawyermakes]

Oh great! How fortunate!

[@macylouwho1187]

The DIY Halloween prop builder that I am was taking mental notes on how to use this information to build more durable exterior safe props instead. I can employ the build techniques but then cover the project with thin fabric pieces instead using gorilla glue exterior safe wood glue and when that dries go over the whole project with Monster Mud 2.0, which is equal parts exterior paint and thin set concrete mix well blended together. Then just paint in the details when dry with more exterior paint in various colors. The big pumpkin then becomes a thin concrete shelled pumpkin that can take the outdoor elements without deteriorating nearly as fast. We do one of those huge elaborate displays that get hundreds of people through it each year, so finding less expensive ways to decorate is a win/win because the bigger animatronics aren’t cheap. I could make stationary decor pieces out of this stuff that are less expensive but still cool. Thanks for the info :)

[@janesawyermakes]

That sounds really cool. I think Jonni from Ultimate Paper Maché has done something similar with thin-set. Her channel could be a good resource for you! Tell her I sent you! 😁

[@janesawyermakes]

I wonder if you do the paper maché technique, but with strip of fibreglass fabric dipped in resin as your final step? 🤔 Something to try one day! 😀

[@macylouwho1187]

@@janesawyermakes I didn’t even know there was such a thing as fiberglass fabric, thanks for the info :)

[@sabrinadennison6716]

You are a CHAMP! I enjoyed your presentation very much! It's definitely Deaf friendly!!!! Again, thank you for your amazing work!

[@janesawyermakes]

I'm so glad to hear this is deaf friendly! ♥️

[@gilmanstephen]

Really great guide to paper mache of all kinds! Thank you!

[@LucyFurr6]

I managed to find large packs of packing paper at Walmart (located in the US) for about 10$. They are oversized sheets and 220pc per pack, I found them in the hardware section.

[@janesawyermakes]

Ok! Good to know! 👍

[@axerxes3981]

Lots of wonderful, helpful ideas and hints. Where were you thirty years ago!! Thanks for sharing. Ax

[@janesawyermakes]

30 years ago I was 12, making monsters by following along with Dan Reeder! 🤪😜

[@vrothery50]

I love the simple screamer book!!! One of my favs!!! TFS!

[@janesawyermakes]

It's so good!

[@cdbug7]

Thank you for sharing such great ideas and being so informative. As someone who pretty much only used balloons before, I can’t wait to start crafting with a new refreshing perspective. Thank you again! -Charles

[@janesawyermakes]

That's awesome! Love that you're diving back into it! 😃

[@alejandraplevoets4414]

Feliz año Jane!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 Muchas gracias por tantos tips que voy a tener muy en cuenta!!!! Espero que tengas un año genial !!!!❤

[@janesawyermakes]

Thank you! Happy New Year to you too!

[@StevensonCemetery]

I have a dedicated table and I cut the length of the table and use plastic drop cloth over the table to mache. The one thing you can use anything to make a form to make something.Thanks for the video

[@janesawyermakes]

Yup. It really is so versatile! I use plastic under the big sculptures. I like the really thick stuff. 👍

[@saldenaro2221]

Very good explanation and visual showing on using white glue and types of paper, thank you Jane!

[@feistymeggie]

Thank you for sharing your secrets! You’re so talented and I’m feeling inspired

[@janesawyermakes]

That's a great compliment! I hope you make something awesome!

[@robingouette436]

Excellent! Definitely going to try this we do a lot of paper crafting ❤

[@kimberlyrobinson1751]

Very helpful for this newbie trying to DIY some Halloween decorations Thank you!

[@janesawyermakes]

Yay! Glad it helps!

[@cathyolague9408]

What fun!! Going to try this out making a Little Shop of Horrors "Audry". Thank you for all the great tips! I had forgotten the ratios so I found your channel. Now I'm a huge fan!❤

[@branchcore]

I wanna see you build that AWESOME tree!

[@janesawyermakes]

It's an old tree, and I have no footage. 🥺 But I want to do a smaller version. Do I need to wait until Halloween though?

[@branchcore]

@@janesawyermakes You do you! Creativity has no limits. ❤️

[@fandarzelig]

@@janesawyermakes I'm really curious about the large tree too. I'm planning a Halloween party and I'm researching how to make a haunted forest in my living room.

[@blahhhblahhh1829]

@brancore seconding this!

[@michaeledwards4872]

Amazing how to video. You saved my daughter's project. Very clear and effective steps. Thank you!

[@janesawyermakes]

I love to hear that! Hope her project turns out awesome! If you wanna send me a pic on IG, it would make my freakin' day!

[@corkychetwyn9987]

Awesome and lots of great information! Thank you for making the video! I was drawn to your Bumble creature, as I always wanted to make the characters from Rudolph with paper mache and paint. When my son was little, I used to make paper mache pinatas with the flour/water method for his birthdays. THIS method sounds much better! Again, thank you!

[@janesawyermakes]

Thanks! I goofed and made a piniata with this glue once and it was SOOOO hard to break - we just had to let my daughter have at it with a bat!

[@corkychetwyn9987]

Oh! Well, my future Rudolph characters better not turn into pinatas! LOL. Thanksfully, my son is now 27, so he won't be tempted to bash it to find candy!

[@janesawyermakes]

@@corkychetwyn9987 lol! 🤣

[@RazanSmairat]

Thank you for your generosity, amazing video and tips ❤️🙏🏼

[@Baka_Dan]

This was a lovely video! I wanted to ask. What is your take on doing "Paper Mache" concrete mix? I would love to make solid long loast sculptures and was curious what your thought of paper mache base with light concrete layer over it or something? Like fantasy statues and such? Thank you for this video.

[@janesawyermakes]

I have no experience with paper mache concrete mix. I wouldn't even try it where I live; our freeze/ thaw cycles are pretty brutal. I don't think a skin of concrete over paper mache would have a hope of holding up (at least in my climate).

[@TheeHumanCartoonTM]

Thank you so much for this video. This is very helpful for my lesson planning with my students. Greatly appreciate this.

[@aliciaretes6421]

Awesome. Well thought out steps and advice. Bravo!

[@janesawyermakes]

Thank you kindly!

[@GregoryValentineAnimations]

I found this information very helpful! Gave me some ideas to enhance my Art. Thank you for making this video!!!!

[@janesawyermakes]

Great news! I'm so glad you found some new tips! 😊

[@amysdreamland]

Great works of art. Love to see more of your projects. ❤❤❤ 🎉🎉🎉

[@janesawyermakes]

Thank you! 😊

[@kathleenmarch5211]

Papier mache is fun. I need a light mixture once dried, so watched this.

[@janesawyermakes]

Thanks for watching!

[@kennapace3869]

At one point during my employment I was a teachers aide. Occasionally I took our kids to art class. One of the projects was using chicken wire as the base for forming. Gauze and plaster paris was used for covering the wire. This method was good for larger projects and turned out pretty good

[@stefaniaponitz5738]

Wow, you are just a wealth of inspiration and information. I've always wondered about next level paper mache making and this video is everything I could have asked for! Wonderful, thank you!

[@avrileibeck2225]

Thank you! About to start a project and I'm glad you recommend glue! I didn't want to use the flour for coeliac purposes

[@janesawyermakes]

Glad I could help! Someone on insta said the exact same thing - flour and water paste gave them a red rash.

[@FIZZGIG-RARF]

This is a FANTASTIC video on paper mache!! Very thorough and helpful. Great job!!👏👌

[@janesawyermakes]

Thanks so much! I'm so glad so many people are finding it helpful!

[@maryallen5474]

This is a great video. I am trying to create a school mascot head for my 6 year old grandson for Halloween. Can you put out a tutorial for something like this? It's an intimidating project for me. Thank you.

[@janesawyermakes]

There's no way I'd be able to put out this tutorial before Halloween.

[@reyvynnightveil1706]

Never throw foam waste away again! Vacuum it into its own bag. The sanding bits can be added to other foam (like expanding foam or foam clay) as filler or used as flocking. Larger bits can be used as small forms, spacers, or ground up in a coffee grinder to also be used as flocking.

[@janesawyermakes]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing!

[@chrisego]

Thank you this is everything I needed to start my first project

[@janesawyermakes]

aw, that's so great! Best luck with your project!

[@fishfish7985]

Ah I'm about to start an art project based on paper mache 😅 thanks ! / Gen

[@janesawyermakes]

Awesome! Glad you found me!

[@SusanWilley-x5m]

Thanks for such a knowledgeable video. Makes me want to try it

[@janesawyermakes]

Go for it!

[@awkwardpenguinftw]

Thank you for the video, you know your papiermache! I learned a lot😃

[@janesawyermakes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@By_EliaDeLeon]

Can’t want to try this! Going to make a giant Twowie from little shops of horror

[@castleofcostamesa8291]

What a useful video!!! Thank you very much Jane!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@janesawyermakes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samanthanicholson9015]

two days flour water lasts, if left out three days before it smells... thickened then usual not messy when paint onto armature then paper then add more ontop; have you seen Jonnis paper mache recipe?

[@janesawyermakes]

Yup! I've tried it all! This is the way I prefer. 🙂

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

Back on the language again, chipboard in the UK, as you stated its Medium Density Fibreboard, but, having watched the crafting community, I tend to think of it as cereal box, weight card. Foam insulation board is really expensive here too (in UK).

[@janesawyermakes]

I think everything is cheaper in the US - except health care 😎

[@kennethcalimpong7919]

Hi Jane Sawyer, liked & Subscribed, thank you for making this tutorial, really appreciate all you do for the KZbin community, Be Blessed 🙏🏽, Aloha Kenneth 🤙🏽

[@janesawyermakes]

Mahalo, Kenneth! I appreciate your kind words! 👋🇨🇦

[@rozanidesignsmasquerade7050]

Nicely explained and fun video. Your creations are great❣️ Thanks for keeping the awareness going about this fun and easy art form. 😍👍

[@janesawyermakes]

Thanks for watching and for your kind encouragement!

[@rozanidesignsmasquerade7050]

@@janesawyermakes You’re most welcome. My pleasure. 🙂

[@brigidtsnyder7444]

Awesome video, I loved it. So got question. How about old brown paper bag? It's not to thick? It looks like that's what you are using but wanna make sure. Thank you so much for your time and sharing your talent. You passion became your gift. Thank you again.

[@janesawyermakes]

I tried brown paper grocery bags and they were too thick.

[@GruntyHerder]

Came over from your Instagram video. Glad I did! Subscribed 😊

[@janesawyermakes]

Thanks for subbing!

[@brooch15]

Nice narration

[@mooimachickenable]

Thanks for the info!! Super helpful 🎉

[@hjphelps1]

Hello! I'm brand new to paper mache and I'm so excited about your channel! I'm prepping (already) for a big Halloween art project. :) I happen to already have a giant thing of wood glue -- think that would work as well as school glue (maybe if I dilute it a little more?) If not, I'll plan to use this school glue method. Thanks!

[@janesawyermakes]

@@hjphelps1 yup, if you dilute that wood glue a bit extra you should be good to go!

[@hjphelps1]

@@janesawyermakes Thanks so much!

[@Narcotiqs]

Thank you for your help

[@ruthbryant3929]

Wow. Thank you.

[@janesawyermakes]

Thanks for your kind comment!

[@corinnerogersconstable223]

I am now a new subscriber! Love your tips and content!❤

[@janesawyermakes]

Thanks for subbing! 😁

[@clairearcher2549]

Hi, thank you for such an informative video. I do have a question regarding structural strength. If I make a sculpture or animal that I want kids to be able to sit on (say a dragon's back), is the wood glue - cloth strong enough with minimal supports inside it, or do I need a hard styrofoam or wood structure inside of it? I may have just answered my own question as I type!

[@janesawyermakes]

If would say that if you're just having a few kids crawl on it at home, you could definitely build up the wood glue cloth to be strong enough. If you're going to have kids playing on it daily or in a commercial space, I def go with a wood skeleton! (Sounds like an awesome project! 😀)

[@chuckmaddison2924]

I want to make a few mountains for a model railroad. I would like to know if wallpaper paste works well. I was thinking of making over rocks in backyard with plastic wrap to prevent sticking to rocks. Many thanks.

[@janesawyermakes]

Wallpaper paste works great 👍

[@lisamartinez2346]

Thank you for all the helpful tips! I have a question. I'm getting ready to start working on my daughters jigglypuff costume and need to create a large sphere shape so I plan to use an exercise ball and paper mache. Do you have any other recommendations of what I could use besides an exercise ball? It's my first time using paper mache for a costume, so any helpful tips would be appreciated. Thank you!

[@janesawyermakes]

Exercise ball is probably the best way to go! Cut-off the dry paper mache really carefully, give the ball a wash, and it should be all good!

[@soda_galaxy]

Incredible content! Thank you for sharing your wisdom, o sage craft master 🙏🙌

[@janesawyermakes]

Haha! It's my pleasure! 🧙‍♀️

[@msvinceymontanarello4514]

Very informative, thanks. Can a leg cast be made with the paper mache?

[@janesawyermakes]

Hey, sorry for the late reply: I'm not sure if you could cast abody part. I think the biggest barrier to success would be the slow drying of paper maché compared to the faster cure of plaster.

[@broella6493]

Great information! Your projects are fantastic!

[@janesawyermakes]

Thanks so much for watching! I'm glad you found it informative! 🙂

[@anexey_cosplay]

i loooveeee this method! and i have a drawer for the brown paper Xd

[@janesawyermakes]

A kindred spirit! 😊

[@ashleykathleen8383]

Hi there! My son wants to repurpose a water gun into a paint sprayer from a video game. Do you think thr paper mache would adhere to the slick plastic, or should I sand it first? Thank you so much for your video. The best I've come across. 🖤 Also appreciate your consciousness to cost, reusing and recycling. Thanks!

[@janesawyermakes]

Sorry for the slow reply! Thanks for your kind words. A scuff sand is a great idea. Really laminate the paper onto the plastic and use minimal glue. Best luck!

[@ashleykathleen8383]

@@janesawyermakes thank you so much!!!

[@fionastewart5963]

Ty ❤, how did you make the large tree?

[@janesawyermakes]

The structure is chicken wire and wood. The bark texture is cloth dipped in glue/ water.

[@fionastewart5963]

Thanks very much xxxx

[@elizabethsloan3192]

I love your methods!

[@Sparkie-Lisa]

I am hoping to make large Christmas ornaments we can use on our front porch. What do you recommend to seal them with for more of a weather proof result?

[@janesawyermakes]

@@Sparkie-Lisa I have no experience with trying to make paper maché weatherproof. Where I live, there's no point in trying to fight off the climate. I think Jonni at Ultimate Paper Maché might have a few videos on the subject. Good luck!

[@Alexdaweeb]

For those with sensory disorders and/or neurodivergent I make glue out of methylcellulose. There's plenty of tutorials on here. The peelings is way less and it doesn't have a hard or gritty texture.

[@janesawyermakes]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@michaeldoyle9361]

That's was a excellent video, thanks x

[@janesawyermakes]

I'm so glad you liked it!

[@ErikaDell2013]

What’s the best glue to use if you want to make things for outside? I want to make a bunch of pumpkins for outside use for Halloween

[@janesawyermakes]

I don't recommend leaving paper mache outside.

[@eli-en5ih]

Thank you so much for this video

[@janesawyermakes]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@TheDean04]

Helpful video, thank you!