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How do you make paper mache?

How can I make a paper mache snake?

  • i need to make a model of a black mamba, and i am reasonably ok with paper mache. i am not sure tho how i can make a "base " to put the paper mache on to. balloons, or something? the only thing is that it has to be life size , so im not sure how to make a good thickness. maybe dowels or something. any ideas?

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    I do not know how big a life size black mamba is but if it is large, chicken wire is a great frame for paper mache. If it is smaller, some paper towel rolls covered with tape so that the water does not make it collapse works also. What you use to make your paper mache will also vary the strength. You can use a mixture of Elemers glue and water, or wall-paper paste and water, there are many things you can use but pretty much the more water you use the weaker the model will be in the end.

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I would use snake shaped balloons, as this would be about the right thickness. Use four or five but do not go over the ends. Once the balloons are all done, join them together - this should also allow you to put a natural curve in the joins. When blowing up the balloons, ensure that you blow them up to varying degrees. Hope this helps.

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