How to Make Papier Mâché Paste
Get your water started., Create your flour mixture., Combine your ingredients., Wait for it to cool., Stir before use.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Get your water started.
Measure ½ cup of water, and add it to a pot.
Turn the heat on high and bring it to a boil -
Step 2: Create your flour mixture.
Add ½ cup of flour, ½ cup of cold water, and ¾ teaspoon of salt together to a bowl.
Mix these well to create a thin paste. , Pour the flour mixture into the boiling water and stir, keeping the mixture at a boil for five minutes.
Then, turn off the stove and continue stirring until a thick paste forms. , After a thick paste has formed, leave it to cool on the stove until it is cool to the touch.
If you are in a hurry, you can consider letting it set on a cold burner for 15 minutes, and then placing it in the freezer for another 15-20 minutes. , As soon as your paste has cooled to room temperature, it is ready to use! Apply it to your papier mâché project using a paintbrush for the smoothest coat.
Don’t worry about heating it up again unless it is too thick to use.
Store any excess in a glass jar and refrigerate. -
Step 3: Combine your ingredients.
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Step 4: Wait for it to cool.
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Step 5: Stir before use.
Detailed Guide
Measure ½ cup of water, and add it to a pot.
Turn the heat on high and bring it to a boil
Add ½ cup of flour, ½ cup of cold water, and ¾ teaspoon of salt together to a bowl.
Mix these well to create a thin paste. , Pour the flour mixture into the boiling water and stir, keeping the mixture at a boil for five minutes.
Then, turn off the stove and continue stirring until a thick paste forms. , After a thick paste has formed, leave it to cool on the stove until it is cool to the touch.
If you are in a hurry, you can consider letting it set on a cold burner for 15 minutes, and then placing it in the freezer for another 15-20 minutes. , As soon as your paste has cooled to room temperature, it is ready to use! Apply it to your papier mâché project using a paintbrush for the smoothest coat.
Don’t worry about heating it up again unless it is too thick to use.
Store any excess in a glass jar and refrigerate.
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