Paper Mache Craft Ideas for Kids

Paper mache crafts are made out of paper pulp that is prepared by mashing paper and glue. The term has been derived from a similar sounding French word ‘papier-mâché’, which means chewed up paper. Amazing crafts are made by using paper pulp and they even look magically real. Since these crafts involve much of creativity and look extremely beautiful, they can open the artistic windows of young minds. Moreover, these crafts can be used in variety of traditional programs, like puppet show or even to make attractive and decorative pieces, like wall hangings, piñatas, bowls and masks. So, let your kids dive into the pool of imagination by making these crafts as they look both striking and elegant. Given below are some amazing paper mache craft ideas for kids.

Easy Paper Mache Crafts For Children

Paper Mache Masks

Materials Required

Water
Glue
Old Newspapers
Cardboard
Stationary Items (pencil, markers, sketch pens)
Water colors
String
Scissor

Instructions

To make a paper mache mask, first mix 1/4^th part water with 3/4^th part glue and later add newspaper strips to the glue mix.
Take a cardboard and make an outline of the mask you want to create.
Cut the cardboard through the outline and make an opening for eyes.
Cover the mask with the paper mash, barring the eye hole. Let it dry.
Apply the second layer (let it dry for a day to make it east to paint).
Once the whole mask is dried, paint it and add strings to the mask, so that you can wear it as well.
You can even give facial expression to the mask, to make it look even more real.

Angel Pencil Or Coin Holder

Materials Required

Can
Old Newspaper
Glue
Scissor
Cotton/ White Feather
White paper
Water Colors
Wool

Instructions

To make a paper mache mask, first mix 1/4^th part water with 3/4^th part glue and later add newspaper strips to the glue mix.
Take a can and paper mache it, with two layers of newspaper and one layer of white paper.
Apply the second layer only after the first one had dried.
After applying the last layer, let it dry completely for a day.
Create the template for wings of thick paper and cover it with glue. Now, cover it with cotton or white feathers.
Once dried, glue the wings on to the back of the can.
Take wool and wrap it around your hand or a 3½ inch diskette loosely, about 10 times.
Remove the bundle and tie it at the "top" with a piece of wool.
Snip the bottom ends, so it is long, just like hair and glue it on each side of the head.
Make a third bundle, this time wrapping about 20 times around 2 fingers. Fluff it out and glue it along the top of the can, as bangs.
Using marker or paint, draw a face on your angel.

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