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“DIY Paper Mâché Gold Bowls”

Ingredients

  • Balloon
  • Gold spray paint
  • Polyurethane or another adhesive
  • Newspaper or magazine paper cut or torn into 1-inch strips
  • Cup or jar
  • Tape
  • Paintbrush optional
  • Sea salt
  • 5 cups water
  • 3 cups flour

Instructions

  • To make the homemade paper mâché paste, stir 5 cups of water and 3 cups of flour in a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Stir occasionally until smooth. And then let cool.
  • Meanwhile, blow up the balloon if you haven't already done so, and tape it to a cup or jar. This props the balloon so you work with it easier.
  • Also, cut the paper or newspaper into strips if you haven't done so either.
  • Dip a strip of paper into the mâché paste, and use your fingers to glide off the excess. You could also use a paint brush instead.
  • Place the strip on the balloon, flattening it out with your fingers.
  • Repeat until you have about 6-7 layers and it feels nice and thick.
  • Let sit overnight until dry.
  • Once dried, pop the balloon.
  • Cut the edges of the bowl to make them flat and smooth. Or you can skip this step and leave the bowl looking rustic.
  • Take the gold spray paint and spray the inside of the bowl.
  • Then flip it over and spray the outside.
  • Let dry for at least 45 minutes or when paint has set.
  • Then go over it again if needed, and let dry another 45 minutes.
  • When your bowl has dried, apply the polyurethane to the outer edges. Immediately add the sea salt.
  • Continue to add salt to your liking.
  • Let the bowl sit for 30 minutes or until dry.