How to make a vase out of popier mache
How to make a vase out of popier mache
From a chip box you can make a very original vase for dried flowers.
Materials:
– chip box
– egg trays, or a coffee tray,
– PVA glue
– putty
– acrylic paints (black and gold)
– paint brush
– acrylic varnish
Step 1
Tear the trays into small pieces and pour boiling water over them. Leave for 24 hours.
Step 2
Using a blender, shred the paper into a mush. Squeeze out the water and add PVA glue and putty. Mix everything well.
Step 3
Apply the resulting solution to the box. Lay out the shape of the face. Let it dry.
Step 4
After the mould dries we cover it with PVA glue and leave it to dry.
Step 5
Paint the vase in black colour. Cover the elements of the vase that protrude with gold paint.
Step6
Cover the vase with acrylic varnish.