Learn how to make paper mache with our simple step by step photo and video tutorials! This paper mache recipe is SO EASY to make, using only 2 pantry ingredients. Make super strong and durable paper mache, and create fun (and inexpensive!) decorations like paper mache bowls, paper mache pumpkins, or even a paper mache pinata! It's a really fun kids craft, and a great art activity for school or summer camp. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. How to Make
Teach your students about the continents, geography, or oceans with a paper mache model of the earth and continent cut-outs.The first page of the printable has an illustrated supply list and easy to follow, step-by-step instructions. The rest of the pages have hand drawn & painted (digital water...
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Learn how to make a large paper mache planet earth with this easy-to-follow tutorial. This is the perfect geography craft.
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These fabulous paper mache hot air balloons have sparked a few ideas to go along with the 2012 Mutual Theme: “Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations” Doctrine and Covenants 115:5. * Paper Mache Hot Air Balloons found here * New Beginnings Hot Air Balloon theme When introducing the YW Values I envision a young woman either holding up a Hot Air Balloon in the color of the value - maybe even having the value on the balloon itself - and after explaining the value and reciting the scripture, placing the Hot Air Balloon into a backdrop filled with white clouds and a sun - representing the Savior. Or, the Hot Air Balloons could already be hanging as the backdrop, and the young woman places a tea light into the basket of the balloon as the value is being introduced. Resulting in a backdrop of beautiful glowing value balloons filling the sky. DIY Fabric Hot Air Balloon Mobile found here * Room Decor Have the YW values (and scripture references) modge podged onto hot air balloons and hung from the ceiling (as a backdrop for Opening Exercises). Of course, there would have to be a few fluffy white clouds and a sun - representing the Savior. The value balloon for the month's focus value could be placed on the table for opening exercises. Illuminated with a battery operated tea light. Or you could simply leave it hanging and illuminate it. I can see it! It is beautiful! Paper Cloud Mobile found here Activity The YW could get together before New Beginnings and create a balloon for each value. Realize this would take a couple activities because of the drying time involved. As a class, the girls could make them, fill with goodies and deliver to less active girls Camp Theme Wouldn't a camp filled with colorful Hot Air Balloons be wonderful? Each cabin could create their own Hot Air Balloon, in their color, to place in front of their cabins. DIY Paper Hot Air Balloon Mobile found here * 2012 Mutual Theme Launch Make hot air balloon lumieres for all YM/YW to launch - after a fireside introducing the 2012 Mutual Theme. Sky Lanterns/Mini Hot Air Balloons can be purchased for as little as $2.00 a piece. You can find them here, here, here, and here. Or you could have a separate activity where the youth make their own Hot Air Balloon out of tissue paper. It would take a whole activity. When I was working at a Treatment Center for Troubled Youth we had a night where one of the interns from BYU made these with the kids. They loved it! I loved it! And what an awesome site! Here is another handmade Hot Air Balloon idea: click photo for link to tutorial * ADDITIONAL RESOURCES I found this article Stand on A Cloud, by Richard M Romney, New Era, June 1984. It contains some wonderful lessons using the idea of a Hot Air Balloon being tied to the 2012 Mutual Theme. (I think it does) :) * It begins with a description of an Hot Air Balloon Festival in New Mexico. This is what I took from reading the article - when keeping the theme in mind. Here are a few ideas coupled with a quote from the article: 1. We are to "Arise and Shine as a standard for the nations". 2. You cannot do it on your own. You need your Heavenly Father and a Savior. Your parents and family. Your leaders. A living prophet to guide you. It isn't an easy task to prepare the balloons for flight. And it could not be done alone. "Many of the ward members joined the chase crew—the people and vehicles who follow along behind the balloon on the ground and assist when it lands. That’s where the history comes in. The Komadinas hold the record for the Fiesta’s largest chase crew ever—97 people in 23 vehicles." 3. Learning through the spirit. Line upon line. Then taking flight spiritually. The balloons are filled and take flight. "The propane burner then heats the air, which rises inside the envelope, inflating it even more. The balloon then tries to assume an upright position. But if that happens too fast, the balloon will not inflate properly..." 4. People watch. We are an example. "A standards for the nations". Thousands gather to watch the balloons. "Buses arrive, full of tour groups, senior citizens, school children, the handicapped. City buses, school buses, trucks, trailers, campers, and cars are all guided to parking areas by flashlight-toting service groups." 5. We need to be living the gospel. Stand in holy places. "Balloons only fly in calm, clear skies." 6. Follow the commandments. Pray. Hold to the rod. "They discuss safety (it’s important not to get in or out of the basket unless told to, because ballast is critical), preparation for landing (it’s important to remember to bend your knees to help absorb the impact), and flying techniques (the balloon drifts with the wind, but by ascending or descending, the pilot can usually find a breeze headed in the direction he wants to go)." 7. Importance of a testimony. Keeping a journal. “Sometimes I get cold and grouchy early in the morning,” Amy said. “But then I remember my first flight." Here are a few more quotes from the article: It is flight without wings, flight without a runway or the whine of jet engines. Because the balloon floats with the breeze, there is no sensation of motion. It is, indeed, like standing on a cloud, quietly watching the earth beneath. “When I’m up here, I think about Heavenly Father,” Jennifer said. “I feel close to him, peaceful, when I see the world he’s created and how big it is. You somehow know he’s in charge.” “You get some idea of who you are and how small you would be on your own. But you also get a feeling for what Heavenly Father has made, what he can help you accomplish if you have him on your side.” “Nobody doesn’t love a balloon,” Amy said. “We fly over people’s houses that we know, and you can see everything. People come running out in shower caps and bath robes just to wave. If you drop down low, you can hear the dogs barking and see horses run back and forth, but nobody complains.” “People here are used to balloons,” Jenny added. “It’s a mutual benefit. Pilots love to fly them, and people on the ground love to watch them float by.” I also came across this article, which has a wonderful tie to obedience: Drew Neel of Dayton, Ohio , by Richard M Romney, Friend, October 2002 He tells how he once built a hot-air balloon during a class visit to the flight museum. “We made it out of paper, then filled it with hot air and it flew!” he says. Through that activity, he learned about obedience. “The balloon works because hot air rises,” he says. “It’s a natural law.” And when laws are obeyed, whether they are laws of flight or laws of life, the obedience brings blessings. DECOR AND OTHER FUN IDEAS Hot Air Balloon Decoration Love the stripes! found here * Refreshment Table Idea found here * Hot Air Balloon Cupcakes & Lollipops found here * Photo Op *As I am looking at this picture another idea comes to mind... The bags of sand could represent things of the world, bad habits, etc. which hold you down. As we remove these things we are able to RISE! found here * Up and Away Hot Air Balloon Sugar Cookies found here * Hot Air Balloon Tea Party found here * Hot Air Balloon Invitation You should take a look at the whole party! found here * I just like this illustration. So I thought I'd share. :) found here * Invite Idea found here
Make this easy paper mache clay with inexpensive ingredients. It will mix up in about 5 minutes. Easier to use than traditional paper mache--and no mess!
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Make your own papier mache volcano using old newspaper and a plastic bottle. It's great fun, looks impressive and is a great STEM activity.
Paper mache is a crafting technique where you use paper and paste to create shapes or objects. The words “paper mache” are French, and mean “chewed paper” since you can use very small bits of paper or pulp to create intricate objects. The paper forms a “shell” around the object you’re using as a mold,…
Let your child's imagination go wild and help them create adorable alien "pets". A super fun craft & literacy project for all ages!
Learn how to make a paper mache dinosaur (stegosaurus) by following this easy step by step tutorial - from legs all the way to plates.
Learn how to make these paper mache birds. Ridiculously cute garden bird decor for Spring and Summer. Make your own paper mache paste too.
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Foil Transfer Art: This is a fun, colorful project that anyone can create. Experiment with different colors, designs, and patterns. The end product looks like you've tie-dyed your paper. It makes a beautiful framed gift, homemade card, or simple wall art. This proj…
Easy paper mache recipe that is strong, durable, cheap. Made from every day ingredients. Only 2 ingredients needed for tried & tested paste.
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In Art class, fourth graders learned the difference between shape (2-D) and form (3-D) while creating these papier mache pets. Students could choose between a cat or a dog and they could decorate their pet to look realistic or abstract. Nice work artists!
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Very proud of my 4th grade artists and their yummy-looking paper maché donuts! Warning – looking at these may cause hunger pangs ⚠️ 🍩
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10 AWESOME PAPER MACHE PROJECTS
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The children use papier mâché to create giant bugs. For ages 6 to 9. Plan 5 to 6 sessions.
Make a paper mache “hot potato” for this new-and-improved version of the game!
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Another week down and I am still wiped! There is no kind of tired like teacher tired at the beginning of the year! { For sure!} I am linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching to showcase my week. We focused on colors. There are so many good books and ideas out there about colors. It was hard to try to narrow down my activities. These are what I ended up with. We read 'Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See?' To retell the story using these adorable bear puppets. The littles loved them! I got them from a fellow teacher in my building. She thought they were originally from Miss Kindergarten. Please let me know if this is not correct! We also manipulated play-doh to cover these brown bear mats. The little ones each had an animal from the book to cover with tissue paper squares to make our own brown bear class book. I love how these turned out! 'Dog's Colorful Day' was another story we read. We practiced gluing dots on this dog. The morning class had fewer dots to glue on since they are younger and less experienced. :) After reading 'Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes' the little learners worked on a cause and effect activity. First we completed the activity on an actor chart as a whole group. Then each little one had their own paper to complete. They did awesome! I love Labor Day weekend! My Tigers begin their football season AND the Kansas City Irish Fest is this weekend. Heaven :) I work part-time at Anthropologie, mostly because I have an addiction to that store. :) It is a great company. If you are a teacher from now until September 7th you can get a 15% discount by showing your teacher ID. Link up your week with Doodle Bugs Teaching. Thanks for reading! Have a great day. :)
Our paper mache leopard head is a free kid's craft and so fun to make! Download our free template and watch our video tutorial to make your own version.
Create this woven bowl using the free printable template, a paper plate, & yarn. This is a great elementary / middle school art lesson to introduce weaving.
Globe Halloween Costume/Geography Lesson: Globe Halloween Costume/Geography Lesson My little boy means the world to me so I decided to make him a globe costume for Halloween. Since our 4-year-old has been interested in our tabletop globe and asking lots of geographic questions, I de…
