I
’m a huge fan of plaster of paris. It’s
amazing what some people can create
with the simple - yet messy - mixture. My
current paper mache obsession are these
gorgeous flowers!
Cut your faux flowers off the stems. Use hot
glue to keep your flower together if you re-
move too much of the center of the flower.
Mix your paper mache mixture in a deep
bucket. Dip your flowers. It works best to
swirl your flower around, making sure all
layers are coated in plaster. Place your flower
on wax paper to dry and use your fingers to
position the petals how you like.
You may even want to arrange some petals
in the center of your flower to hold a votive
candle. Use a small rubber band to hold the
petals in place until they dry.
Want colored flowers? Use tint or food col-
oring to add a little color to your petals, or
simply paint them once they’re dry!
You can use these flowers as center pieces,
mantel decorations, or use them to fancy up
otherwise ordinary items.
While there are boxes of this magic powder
available at Walmart or Lowes, I prefer to
make my own by mixing flour and water.
What You’ll Need:
• faux flowers
• plaster (or flour)
• water
• deep bucket to mix
• wax paper
• metal clippers
• hot glue gun and glue sticks
INSIGHT
Hint: you don’t have to spend
a ton on your faux flowers, but
keep in mind that large, stiff pet-
als work best!
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