Paper Crafts for Children

All you need for this super cheap craft is newspaper, wallpaper paste or white glue, scrap cardboard and some paints.

	Fill a bowl or bucket with torn bits of newspaper. Cover the paper with warm water and leave to soak for 24 hours.
	Pour off the water and slowly mix in wallpaper paste or white glue until the mixture feels like dough or soft clay. It is now ready to use.
	To make a small shape like a fridge magnet or brooch, cut a shape out of cardboard.
	Shape the pulp onto the cardboard.
	Leave the shapes to dry. Depending how thick the pulp is, this can take a few days.
	Paint a layer of white paint onto the shapes to make a plain background.
	Finish with lots of bright paints and fun designs.

Download the printable version of the worksheet – PDF Worksheet – Papier Mache Pulp

For more information about Papier Mache, check out my What is Papier Mache? article.