Paper Mache Makes Great Crafts For Kids

Some paper mache projects are simple, but you may have to build a base when you want to make something large. Because you use a simple mix of flour and water to make a paste, you need some sort of stability underneath your project. You can use wire if you want, or you can use anything else similar. You should form whatever it is into the general shape of what you hope to make, and then do the fine shaping once you start applying your paper mache.
Once you are done, and you have allowed your paper mache to dry, you can then use paints to finish it up. Children will love the mess of adding the sopping wet strips to the form, and they will love to paint it once it has dried.