Paper mache planet model supply list
This list is for kids making lightweight papier-mache planets over small balloons. Plan for drying time between layers and adult help with hanging.
What to buy
Small round balloons
Newspaper strips
All-purpose flour
Water
Mixing bowls
Washable tempera paint
Paintbrushes
Paper plates
String
Hole punch
Black construction paper
White paint pens
Who this list is for
Kids making lightweight papier-mache planets over small balloons can use this supply list for a classroom or home space project. Plan for drying time between layers and adult help when the finished planets are hung.
How to use this list
Inflate small round balloons and place them on paper plates while children work. Mix all-purpose flour and water in mixing bowls, then dip newspaper strips into the paste and layer them over the balloons. Let layers dry before painting with washable tempera paint and paintbrushes. Add details with white paint pens, punch black construction paper for a backdrop if wanted, and use string with adult help for hanging.
Common mistakes
Do not paint or hang a planet before its newspaper layers are dry. Avoid soaking the strips until they drip; lightly coated pieces are easier to smooth over a balloon. Keep the balloon size small enough for the papier-mache layers to dry in a reasonable time.
What is on this list
Gather small round balloons, newspaper strips, all-purpose flour, water, mixing bowls, washable tempera paint, paintbrushes, and paper plates. String, a hole punch, black construction paper, and white paint pens support display and surface details. Cross off items already in the art area.
When you are done
Leave planets on their paper plates until paint and paste are dry. Ask an adult to help with hanging points and string. Clean mixing bowls and paintbrushes before the paste dries, then store finished planets where they will not be bumped.
FAQ
Who is "Paper mache planet model supply list" for?
Kids making lightweight papier-mache planets over small balloons can use this supply list for a classroom or home space project. Plan for drying time between layers and adult help when the finished planets are hung.
How should I use "Paper mache planet model supply list"?
Inflate small round balloons and place them on paper plates while children work. Mix all-purpose flour and water in mixing bowls, then dip newspaper strips into the paste and layer them over the balloons. Let layers dry before painting with washable tempera paint and paintbrushes. Add details with white paint pens, punch black construction paper for a backd…
What should I skip or avoid with "Paper mache planet model supply list"?
Do not paint or hang a planet before its newspaper layers are dry. Avoid soaking the strips until they drip; lightly coated pieces are easier to smooth over a balloon. Keep the balloon size small enough for the papier-mache layers to dry in a reasonable time.
What is on the "Paper mache planet model supply list" list?
Gather small round balloons, newspaper strips, all-purpose flour, water, mixing bowls, washable tempera paint, paintbrushes, and paper plates. String, a hole punch, black construction paper, and white paint pens support display and surface details. Cross off items already in the art area.
What should I do when I am done?
Leave planets on their paper plates until paint and paste are dry. Ask an adult to help with hanging points and string. Clean mixing bowls and paintbrushes before the paste dries, then store finished planets where they will not be bumped.
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