Kite flying is the ultimate spring activity. When the sun is just starting to poke out more often, everything is beginning to look a little greener, and the wind picks up just a little, that is perfect kite weather. Although to be fair, a lot of weather is kite weather! If you really want to…
Making crafts is a delightful pastime, and many people appreciate the opportunity to make art from the comfort of their own home. One of the easiest crafts to make is paper mache, which has a history that dates back thousands of years, and you can make it with ingredients you already have on hand! So,…
Paper mache, or papier-mâché, is a timeless activity that many people enjoy. One of the few problems with paper mache is finding the right form for your project, particularly if you need a round shape. So, how do you make a paper mache ball? To make a paper mache ball, it’s easiest to use work…
Paper mache has a vast history. This art form is more than a thousand years old, so it has gone through many incarnations. In China where it originated, it was used to make war helmets. Nowadays, it’s mostly a fun hobby. Paper mache is easy to whip up at home for gooey delightful crafts for…
Paper mache, or papier-mache, literally means “chewed up paper,” but it’s a lot more fun than the name makes it sound! It’s a beloved craft pastime that you can your family can use to make decorations, piñatas, masks, and so much more! It can be time consuming and difficult to find a very strong adhesive…
Making objects with paper mache is a fun, rewarding craft that has been enjoyed by many – old and young – for ages. You can model an almost limitless number of items and express your creativity through this art form. If you’re just getting started with paper mache or you’re planning to try your hand…
Once your paper mache shape has dried, you will want to start painting and decorating it! You would have spent a good amount of time and effort shaping and creating your paper mache base, so the last thing you would want is to ruin your paper mache project by using the wrong paint. There are…
Paper mache is a fun craft for children and adults alike, and you can make some incredible pieces using the simple paper mache technique. To keep your paper mache project together you need to use the right glue. Using the right glue will ensure that working with your paper mache is easy, but that a…
Both paper clay and air-dry clay are wonderful mediums to work with, but they are very different from each other. Those who work with clay will have their favorite medium to work with, but if you are starting out or looking to try something new, it would pay off to know the difference between paper…