DIY Papier Mache’ Vase

Creating papier mache’ vases is something we plan at Sugar Bay for rainy day Arts and Crafts classes. Our campers love this craft because it is so simple to create, and the only difficulty you will be faced with, is waiting for the paper strips to dry before adding another layer and decorating.

How to create a Papier Mache’ Vase:

You will need:

  • 1 Balloon
  • White-drying glue poured into a bowl
  • 1 Toilet paper tube
  • Newspaper
  • White tissue paper
  • Paintbrush
  • Acrylic paint in a variety of colours
  • Embellishments (Beads, sequins, ribbon, etc.)

Instructions:

  1. Blow up the balloon. Blow up your balloon and securely knot it at the end. Be careful not to over inflate the balloon.
  2. Tear the newspaper and tissue into strips and squares. Instead of cutting up the newspaper and tissue paper, it is better to tear it so that it may easily cover the curves of the balloon and will stick easily.
  3. Stick on the newspaper and tissue paper pieces. Using the white-drying glue, stick the torn-up pieces of newspaper and tissue paper onto the balloon, allowing them to dry layer by layer.
  4. Stick the toilet paper tube around the knot of the balloon.Once you have made a few layers, stick the toilet paper tube around the knot of the balloon and allow to dry. Use this as a stencil to form the top-end of the vase.
  5. Pop the balloon & decorate your vase. Once the papier mache’ is completely dry, pop the balloon, use the toilet paper tube as a stencil and cut out the top-end of the vase. Now you may decorate your vase using acrylic paint and your choice of embellishments.
And there you have it, a papier mache’ vase made in 5, easy steps!

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