Paper Mache Paste Recipes

There are pros and cons to the raw and cooked methods, however, I'm only basing this on what I've read.

Now spring's arrived here in the UK and hopefully good paper mache drying weather is on the way, we are planning a little experiment with different types of paste. We will be making a video to show what we did and what the results are.

We'll be adding all the recipes we use to this page, but in the meantime if you fancy trying it, here's a simple recipe for cooked paper mache paste using flour and water:

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup plain flour
• 1 cup cold water
• 5 cups boiling water
• 1/4 cup table salt

Method

Mix the flour with the cup of cold water to a thin paste. Make sure there are no lumps in the mixture then add the boiling water.

Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and heat gently until the paste thickens. Remove from the heat and add the salt. The salt acts as a preservative. If you can stand the smell, a few drops of oil of cloves makes a very good preservative and can be found in most pharmacies.

Don't make up too much of this paste, as it will not keep long. You can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of days.

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