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From: MaryW
Date: 07-26-2005, 12:54 PM (1 of 8)
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Has anyone tried to paper mache with fabric instead of paper? It would be fine, thin fabric like batiste.
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From: Sherri
Date: 07-26-2005, 01:47 PM (2 of 8)
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At playschool last year we bought fabric that had the paper mache paste already built in. It was weird you just wet it then shaped it into what you wanted. Sher My website
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From: Magot
Date: 07-26-2005, 04:51 PM (3 of 8)
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I've used modrock - which is gauze impregnated with plaster of paris. You can shape it over a wire form, or clay model covered in cling film and break away the clay or, I imagine, anything else covered in cling film... It sets hard and can be cut with scissors and painted with emulsion. Not quite what you had in mind though Mary. love and kisses, Jan
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From: Llantrisant
Date: 09-25-2005, 11:25 AM (4 of 8)
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I haven't tried with fabric, but many years ago, I used the old method of flour water and I think salt.My kids made puppets and we used an empty toilet roll for the neck,it served the purpose for holding the head as we built the face.Does anyone know what the mixture is for DIY.Am I correct in thinking its flour water and salt? I would love to get my grandkids involved in making them now.
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From: Magot
Date: 09-25-2005, 01:15 PM (5 of 8)
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Did you want salt dough? Ingredients 4 cups flour 1 cup salt 1-1/2 cups hot water (from tap) 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (optional) Mix the salt and flour together, then gradually add the water until the dough becomes elastic. (Some recipes call for 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil at this point.) If your mixture turns out too sticky, simply add more flour. If it turns out too crumbly, simply add more water. Knead the dough until it’s a good consistency—then get out rolling pins, cups, bowls, straws, cookie cutters, plastic utensils, and let the fun begin! Personally I like to cook mine in a saucepan over a medium heat until it changes consistancy - helps to release the gluten which makes it elastic. If you want colored dough, mix food coloring, powdered drink mix, or paint into the water before adding it to the dry ingredients. Or you can paint your creations after baking them at 200 degrees. Baking times will vary depending on the size and thickness of the object, but make sure that all of it is hard. If the dough starts to darken before cooking is complete, cover with aluminum foil. Painted keepsakes will need to be sealed on all sides with clear varnish or polyurethane spray. love and kisses, Jan
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From: Llantrisant
Date: 09-28-2005, 04:33 PM (6 of 8)
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Thank you Magot this is great help for me.play mud pies with GK sometime soon lol.
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From: Magot
Date: 09-28-2005, 05:36 PM (7 of 8)
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No problems - as you can tell - I still play. In fact I have a batch under my desk as we speak..
love and kisses, Jan
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From: MariLynnTX
Date: 12-05-2005, 10:30 AM (8 of 8)
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I am going out to the garage and look through my boxes of books because someplace I have 3 recipes for doughs: salt dought, flour dough and cornstarch dough. The cornstarch one has a very nice texture and feel while using it and also after pieces are finished. The salt dough keeps very well if you are only using a little at a time and dries very hard. All are pretty fragile if rolled very thin, but they can be worth the trouble and they are a lot of fun for children. MariLynntex
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