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Paper Mache is the art of construction using paper stuck together using wet paste. It is one of the oldest forms of artwork. Paper Mache originated in China, where paper was also invented around 220AD.

Chinese artists would often use paper mache to create masks and floats to celebrate holidays, religious events and festivals.

Materials Newspaper Cardboard Balloons Tape Paper Mache Paste

Step One To begin building our paper mache project, you must first start with a creative idea. Then sketch out a plan to build your project. In your sketch designate what materials you will choose.

Step Two Next, gather the supplies you will need and begin sculpting them into the proper shapes. Remember, you can build pieces separately and then tape them together.

Step Three Rip clean newspaper into small pieces and dip it into the paper mache paste. Apply the paper onto your project and smooth it out. To make sure your project is solid, you will repeat this process.

Step Four Once the paper mache is completely dry, you will neatly paint your paper project.

Grading- for this project you will be graded on the following: Original Sketch Creativity Construction Neat Painting Effort

Now enjoy a shore video of, Dan the Monster Man, a professional paper mache artist.