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By Sarah Oconnell
How do you make octopus out of cardboard?
Instructions
Gather your materials.Cut a large cardboard tube into 2 pieces, one being a little larger than the other.Paint the larger half purple.Cut 1/2” slits evenly around the bottom of the tube. Curl the ends of the tentacles with a pencil.Paint the undersides of the tentacles white.
What materials do you need to paper mache?
To make paper mache you will need:
Newspaper.Plain flour.Water.Salt.Table covering.Emulsion paint.Vaseline.Paintbrush.
What are the two types of paper mache?
There are two forms of paper mache: one uses pulped paper and one uses torn strips of paper. The pulp type of paper mache is most often used to create molded and sculpted pieces, while the strip form is used to cover existing surfaces, making hollow and flat pieces like pinatas and masks.