Valentine Paper Mache Crafts

Valentine's Day paper mache crafts are fun, creative, frugal and easy to make! Papier mache is a simple torn paper and glue craft technique that allows anyone to make cute and romantic Valentine crafts and gifts, decorations and fashion accessories.

All you need to make Valentine paper mache crafts are clean newspapers, papier mache paste, masking tape and molds for your project plus a large table for a workspace. Paper mache is non-toxic and does not create dangerous vapors or fumes, so it's safe for children and you can work on it anywhere in your home or classroom.

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Paper and paste - the arts and crafts materials favored by preschoolers and paper artists alike - are all you need to create lovely paper mache Valentine decorations, gifts, mailboxes and containers. Create green and beautiful decorations, ornaments and gifts made from painted and decorated paper mache crafts.

Paper mache is a wonderful craft for recycling newspapers, cardboard boxes, telephone books and paper bags. You create a family keepsake or special gift from items you'd ordinarily toss into the trash or recycling bin.

The simplest paper mache ever starts with simple paste made with Elmer's Glue and water.

Paper mache can be a messy craft. In warm weather you can work on paper mache crafts outdoors and keep the mess out of the house; or work inside at the kitchen table or in your basement and cover the table and floors with plastic sheeting or old newspapers. Have fun making Valentine paper mache hearts, decorations, Valentine card mailboxes and more with green and crafty paper mache crafts for Valentine's Day.

Paper mache paste is basically a simple home made glue. You can create paper mache paste from a mixture of flour and water, or you can jazz it up by adding liquid starch or white glue to give it more strength.

Artists often use a heavy duty paper mache paste that includes sheetrock paste when they're creating large papier mache sculptures, but that's not recommended for use with children.

I use a simple version of a basic paper mache paste recipe with non-toxic white glue added. It's safe for kids and dries overnight.

Make lovely hearts, gift boxes, mail boxes for Valentine cards and other cute paper mache Valentine crafts.

Create keepsakes in 3D with paper mache and paper mache clay.

Paper mache clay is lightweight, nontoxic and easy to use. You don't need to fire it or heat it up. It molds into almost any shape you need, from beads to boxes, jewelry and ornaments and air dries to a hard finish you can sand and paint.

Moldable Ground Up Paper and Paste

If you have a few Valentine candy molds on hand you can use them to create lovely Valentine ornaments or paper mache jewelry using papier mache clay. Paper mache clay is easy to work with and it takes paint very well. After the mold is dry you can drill a hole for hanging, sand it lightly, add a coat of paint, and sprinkle on glitter to add some sparkle.

To make a REALLY green home made paper mache craft, try a recipe for paper mache clay made with dryer lint.

How to Make Paper Mache Clay Butterflies - step by step instructions for making a 3D paper mache butterfly ornament. This same technique could be used to make paper mache hearts.

An artist shares her simple recipe for making paper mache molding clay at home. All you need are a few common ingredients to add to your newspaper pulp, and a blender to pulverize the paper and water for your paper clay mixture.

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