Paper Mache is real easy to make. You simply mix equal parts of flour and water then add some salt and stir it up. I usually make a batch that has two cups of flour, two cups of water and 1 tablespoon of salt and mix it up. It makes enough for a nice pinata.

Looking for a book of Paper Mache ideas?

Paper & Fabric Mache: 100 Imaginative & Ingenious Projects To Make

70 Fabulous Thing to Make with Papercrafts: Sensational step-by-step projects for cards, gift-wraps, papier-mache, decoupage and creative stationery with over 300 colour photographs

Looking for professional quality paper mache? You can purchase it and just add water. I have used Celluclay many times.

ACTIVA CelluClay Instant Papier Mache, 1 pound, White

Papier mache has been an important material for artistic expression since its invention in China during the 8th Century. Long favored by artisans for its ease of use and high performance results, it has been a favored medium by everyone from accomplished artists to kid crafters. CelluClay Instant Papier Mache is the industry leading papier mache mix, perfect for your artistic needs. One-step CelluClay is easy to use; just add water and mix to the desired consistency. Made from 100% recycled paper, it mixes easily with minimal dust and there is no need for cutting paper strips or adding paste. Once mixed it molds quickly, is easy to handle and adheres to almost any surface. It air dries hard, durable, strong and light. Versatile, it can be sanded, sawn, cut or drilled as needed. It's easy to paint and decorate. Add texture, detail, patterns and designs with ease. CelluClay is perfect for everything from sophisticated artistic expression to important school projects. Make intricate sculpture, decorative accents, masks, dioramas, even volcanos, one is only limited by one's imagination. CelluClay is easily cleaned up with just soap and water. Safe and non-toxic, it meets or exceeds all US and European testing standards.

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