What do I use to make paper mache?

Flower or Corn Starch?

What do I use to make paper mache?
Getting started





Papier mache is really easy to do, and there are very few requirements.





You will need...





- Paper (newsprint is ideal)


- Adhesive


- Paintbrush


- Plastic table covering


- Paints


- Patience!





It is advisable to prepare everything before starting. Firstly, tear the newspaper into strips about an inch wide by 4 inches long. This is only approximate. Tear the paper with the grain.





Make your adhesive. There are many different recipes but below you will find the most common.





Papier mache recipes for adhesive





Note: all adhesives can be used with both layering and pulp methods of papier mache.





1 - Flour and water glue:





To make a flour and water glue follow these instructions:





Boil 5 cups of water in a saucepan.





In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup of sieved flour with a cup of cold water. Mix to a smooth consistency (a bit like making custard). When completely free of lumps, add the mixture to the water in the saucepan. Gently boil, stirring constantly for two or three minutes until the mixture thickens.





Allow to cool before using.





This will make a runny glue. If you prefer a very thick glue (or if you are in a hurry for it to dry) use this recipe instead:





Thick flour and water glue:





Use 1 whole cup of flour to three cups of water. Make using the same method as above.





2 - Wallpaper paste glue:





Make up a bowl according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Use a little less water than recommended if preferred. Keep in an airtight container. It will keep for several days in a fridge or a cool place. Wallpaper paste has the advantage of containing a fungicide to prevent mould.





Note: It is not a good idea to let children use wallpaper paste in case they put their fingers in their mouths.





3 - White (pva[?]) glue





Slightly water down the glue in a bowl and use straight away.





When you have decided which glue to use, the next thing to do is to decide what to make. To start is it advisable to use something to mould on.





Moulds





Balloons


Cheap and indispensable. No release agent needed. The balloon will tear itself away from your dried papier mache easily when burst.





Bowls and plates


These will need to have a release agent applied first to stop the papier mache sticking to them.





Release agents





These all must be applied very thinly. They may leave a small residue, which you may not like.





- Vaseline[?]


- Cooking oil


- Washing up liquid





- Cling film[?] (this will not leave any residue but may leave a slightly crinkled texture on the papier mache)





- Wet paper (another method is to use strips of wet paper (just wetted with water and no glue) for the first layer only)
Reply:Cheap white glue like Elmers or FLOUR + Water.


There are two ways.... shredded paper (newsprint works)...


or paper strips. Mix glue, water and shredded paper until you have a dough-like texture. Apply it sparingly to a frame made of wire...chicken-wire is good. Let dry. Reapply mixture, drying between, 'til you have the shape you want OR Soak strips of paper in the mix of glue or flour and water until damp and apply to your pre-made wire form. Of course, you can make the form of plastic straws or toothpicks or two by fours if you want.... depends on the size of your project. Add a bit of chlorine bleach to the wet-mix to avoid mildew.


You can make masks on balloons, also bowls on round balloons; paper strips work best for these projects. The IMPORTANT part is letting them dry COMPLETELY before you proceed with paint, shellac etc! Have a wonderful time! Hugs, Gina C.
Reply:I think it's corn starch
Reply:Your local library might have a book that would help with this. Failing that, many craft stores sell paper mache mix pretty cheaply.

Where to buy gummed white A4 paper?

Gum must be water soluble - to be used for labelling plastic vases for flower shows

Where to buy gummed white A4 paper?
at the paper shop
Reply:Stationers?
Reply:A printer should have some or be able to get you particle gummed paper but if they have to order it may only be available in RA2 size which they could then cut down to give you 2000 sheets of A4. It does keep as long as it doesn't get damp. Keep the sheets all the same way up as it is not easy to distinguish the glue side. Flat-Sam is a well known brand name.
Reply:tescos or woolworths or WH Smith
Reply:I'm not sure what you are asking. You want the glue to dissolve when it gets wet, or do you want a waterproof glue? You can get waterproof glue at this site


http://www.dickblick.com/zz238/73/


Print out your labels and apply the recommended glue to the vases.

I need to know a reciepe for sun flower seeds ,roasted in oven including prep,time and temp.?

also is it best to use parchment paper on cooking sheet to do this

I need to know a reciepe for sun flower seeds ,roasted in oven including prep,time and temp.?
Ingredients: 1 cup Sunflower Seeds


2 quarts Water


l /2cup Salt





Note: For salt free sunflower seeds, rinse seeds and go straight to step # 7.








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Preparation Directions:


Add water and salt in a pot or saucepan.


Rinse sunflower seeds and remove any plant and flowerhead matter.


Add sunflower seeds.


Bring water to a boil, then turn down to simmer.


Simmer 1 to 1/1/2 hours.


Drain on a paper towel until dry. Do not rinse.


Preheat oven to 325 degrees.


Spread seeds on a cookie sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.


Stir frequently.


Remove from oven when they turn slightly brown.
Reply:I assume you mean already shelled seeds? If so use parchment and try 350 degrees C, should only take a couple of minutes, watch them carefully and make sure to spread them on the tray so they lay flat and cook evenly.
Reply:TO ROAST SUNFLOWER SEEDS:


Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet, and toast them in a 350 degree F oven for about 10 minutes. When the seeds start to swell and the hulls crack, they're ready. Cool and salt to taste.

Can any Evanescence Fans help me Name this song?

The Chorus is "In my field of Paper flowers, and candy clouds have maltiplied, i lie inside myslelf for hours, and watch my purple sky fly over me"





Please help

Can any Evanescence Fans help me Name this song?
"Imaginary" song was featured in all of these albums:


Evanescence EP, Origin, Fallen, and Anywhere but Home. Was featured in the movie trailer (for TV) of The Village.
Reply:you could just google the lyrics..thats what i alwayys do.


But the song is 'Imaginary'
Reply:The song is "Imaginary"
Reply:i think its......Imaginary...yeah it is..good song.
Reply:imaginary

anniversary flowers

Would you ever like to live in a...?

field of paper flowers with candy clouds of lullaby,and a purple sky ?





(Excuse my weird ramblings tonight...)

Would you ever like to live in a...?
ARE YOU ON CRACK???
Reply:sounds like a nightmare
Reply:i would love it... why? can you do it?
Reply:Nah.. it doesn't sound like a good setting for me.
Reply:Yes.


It's a dream land.
Reply:....no
Reply:Nope. But that would be a fantastic playground!
Reply:yeah that sounds nice
Reply:You had me at purple sky...can I bring my best friend along?
Reply:Sounds better than slushy streets, Gray skies and below 0 wind chill factors.
Reply:I'd prefer cellophane flowers, a marmalade sky, and rocking horse people.
Reply:I think that would be lovely for a change.
Reply:Yeah, I like Evanescence too.............
Reply:yess
Reply:Song-'Strawberry letters 22' by brothers Johnson, look it up.
Reply:candy clouds
Reply:thatd be a trip
Reply:make the sky pink-purple and i'm in!
Reply:that'd be cool!
Reply:i would..that sounds really nice compared to the life people have to deal with now.
Reply:No thanks. Purple sky... might not be the right mix of oxygen.
Reply:Oh yes and when it rains,, i hope its purple rain
Reply:Yes, I don't think it would be that bad, but I would rather live at Gene Wilder's Willy Wonka's
Reply:in a boat on a river with tangerine flowers and marshmellow pies, sign me up .
Reply:no, that would be like i was not on earth anymore
Reply:yea i quess so
Reply:no,just gimme the night
Reply:No not really. What are you on? May I have some?
Reply:lucy in the sky
Reply:the paper flowers would be weird but candy clouds sounds cool
Reply:It's not like that now???

What is in pennies that helps a flower live longer?

Please help me!!! I have a science fair project that is due soon,and I need to put this in my paper.

What is in pennies that helps a flower live longer?
It's probably the copper killing or, at least, slowing the growth of bacteria on the water.

Can someone tell me the name of this song and who sings it?

I linger in the doorway


of alarm clock screaming monsters calling my name


let me stay


where the wind will whisper to me


where the raindrops as they're falling tell a story





in my field of paper flowers


and candy clouds of lullaby


I lie inside myself for hours


and watch my purple sky fly over me

Can someone tell me the name of this song and who sings it?
It's called Imaginary by Evanescence





"Imaginary (Origin)"





Swallowed up in the sound of my screaming


Cannot cease for the fear of silent nights


Oh how I long for the deep sleep dreaming


The goddess of imaginary light





In my field of paper flowers


And candy clouds of lullaby


I lie inside myself for hours


And watch my purple sky fly over me





I linger in the doorway


Of alarm clock screaming


Monsters calling my name


Let me stay


Where the wind will whisper to me


Where the raindrops


As they're falling tell a story





If you need to leave the world you live in


Lay your head down and stay a while


Though you may not remember dreaming


Something waits for you to breathe again





In my field of paper flowers


And candy clouds of lullaby


I lie inside myself for hours


And watch my purple sky fly over me
Reply:Evanescence ~ Imaginary
Reply:Evanescence-Imaginary. :P
Reply:Evanescence - imaginary


http://www.lyrics007.com/Evanescence%20L...
Reply:Evanescence is the band, the song is Imaginary... on the "Fallen" Album.