Preschool paper mache

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What better theme than ice-cream when summer vacation is just around the corner!? Enjoying our ice creams! Following our previous Shorty Pencil sculptures using plaster, I wanted to introduce my students to another sculpture medium. Our ice-cream cones were made with the most basic materials possible: paper mache and newspaper. And they were SO MUCH FUN! 8-14 year olds 8-11 year olds 6-8 year olds Day 1 Cone: We began with the cones. I pre-traced large circle templates on cardstock and cut…

Read this how to make paper mache glue recipe and tips and you will never fail when it comes to this popular art technique.

Kids of all ages will love this project! These bowls make great gifts for parents or grandparents. Use them to hold keys, loose change, paper clips, jewelry etc.

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How to make a paper mache pinata - easy craft project for kids.

Paper mache crafts are magical to a child! Just newspaper, flour and water can be transformed into something amazing. Here is the easy way to...

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…

We started our own balloon bowls this morning for B week. The kids had a blast. Every child was engaged and successful. We worked in small groups for about 15 minutes per group. First step was to apply the mod podge to the balloons. I had the kids think about what size bowl they […]

I love paper mache as a creative technique as there are so many ways to sculpt with what is essentially just paper and glue. These paper mache pots make a great first project for kids new to paper mache as a technique as they are so simple to make, and using recycled magazine pages makes...

Children make paper mâché sculptures inspired by the artist duo Chiaozza.

There is so much you can create with paper mache! This collection of over 17 paper mache crafts for kids includes lots of creative, hands-on ideas for kids. #papermache #papermachecrafts #papermacheprojects #papermachecraftsforkids

For Earth Day, the kindergarten students in my daughter’s class made globes. This was my first time using paper mache with J. It was messy and a whole lot of...

Fantastic fish ornaments perfect for paper mache ideas. Easy to make for you and the kids!