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Papier-mâché (French for 'chewed-up paper'), sometimes called paper-maché, is a construction material that consists of pieces of paper, sometimes reinforced with textiles, stuck together using a wet paste (e.g. glue, starch, or wallpaper adhesive). The crafted object becomes solid when the paste dries.

A form of papier-mâché had existed in China for hundreds of years until a much stronger version (including glue) was patented by Henry Clay of Birmingham England in 1702. It was a common technique for making dolls in the 19th century, before plastics became available. Piñatas are an example, as is one of the Papal Tiaras. Constructing papier-mâché is a common craft used to entertain children.

Russian papier-mâché


In Russia a variety of utilitarian as well as decorative objects have been fashioned from papier-mâché since the late 18th century. These items include wall plaques, trays, boxes, salt cellars, desk sets and paper knives, storage jars for tea and tobacco, album covers, beads cases, bracelets and brooches.

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new papier mache article published yesterday see my paper art work http://bit.ly/8lbPmQ
livecreations (livecreations) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:12:56 -0000
new papier mache article published yesterday see my paper art work http://bit.ly/8lbPmQ
#homeschool "P" is for papier mache pink pig project http://familystampingfood.blogspot.com/2009/12/homeschool-craft-p-is-for-pig.html
gapeachmom (Candice Pittman) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:26:03 -0000
#homeschool "P" is for papier mache pink pig project http://familystampingfood.blogspot.com/2009/12/homeschool-craft-p-is-for-pig.html
passed abercrobie&fitch, which smelled like a papier mache circle jerk
hans_myhedgehog (Patrick Graham) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:19:35 -0000
passed abercrobie&fitch, which smelled like a papier mache circle jerk
That reminds me, a papier-mache mask is only good when it is done.
Shion963 (Shion Croza) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:38:34 -0000
That reminds me, a papier-mache mask is only good when it is done.
balon+papier mache? RT @drimala Failed making a christmas pinata. Hmm thinking about what material should I use to make a santa pinata.
CarolCancerina (Carolina) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:56:32 -0000
balon+papier mache? RT @drimala Failed making a christmas pinata. Hmm thinking about what material should I use to make a santa pinata.
There is nothing more suitable to crown a Christmas tree than a papier-mâché lobster.
ru_davis (Rupert Davis) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:39:09 -0000
There is nothing more suitable to crown a Christmas tree than a papier-mâché lobster.

 
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