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Papier-mâché

Papier-mâché is a craft where strips of paper are soaked in glue or paste and layered over a shape. Once dry, the shape becomes hard and can be painted.

💡 Fun fact

Papier-mâché has been used for centuries to make masks, puppets and boxes.

All about Papier-mâché

Papier-mâché is a craft in which strips of paper are soaked in glue or paste and layered over a shape. Once dry, the shape becomes hard and can be painted or decorated. It is a cheap and creative way to make masks, puppets and boxes.

Papier-mâché has been used for centuries in many countries. It is popular in schools because the materials are simple and the results can be very bold and colourful.

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