I decided to try a fun new project for my sons to give to
their teachers and principle this year for Halloween. It was simple and the
paper machete bowls I made came out adorable.
The
products I used to make them are as follows.
A bowl in the size desired
Plastic wrap
Pam nonstick cooking spray
Strips of newspaper and strips of printer copy paper for the
outside layer.
Paint brush (any will do)
Modepodge glue or any glue desired
Paints and a clear sealing varnish
Strips of material for the outside layer of the mummy.
The first thing I did was pick out the bowl spray the
outside of it with pam, and cover it in plastic wrap. I then sprayed the
outside of the plastic wrap with pam. Next, I used my paintbrush to cover
strips of newspaper with glue. I placed each strip in layers over the plastic
wrap until every inch of the outside of the bowl was covered. Repeat this step
until you have about five layers of newspaper on the bowl. For the last layer I
used the printer copy paper to give it a stronger hold. When that was finished,
I put it outside in the sun to dry for about 2 to 3 days.
Once the paper machete was dry I pealed it away from its
base bowl. (It slid off easily because of the pam that was sprayed on it ahead
of time.) I took of the plastic wrap and discarded it. Next, I used the paints
to decorate, as I desired. This is the finished bowl.
Jack Skelington
Mummy
Vampire
I took these to the school and gave them to the teachers and they loved them. They were a hit. So on a day when you have nothing to do give it a try and see how they come out.
I found this adorable mystical shop while in the fourm on etsy and I just love it.JordanRou.etsy.com is a very unique shop her whimsical dolls are fantastic. They are perfect to go along with the fairy tales you read to your kids of to collect as a set. They would make great Christmas gifts for any age. 
I live in NC, and am currently a college student. I have had a love for art and making things since I was very young, and was able to foster this love and really grow as an artist throughout highschool (I was home schooled - yay for free time and independent learning!). I feel like i have really grown as an artist within the past few years. I am a little new to etsy." 
