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"Can you tell me if I can use wall paper paste to make paper mache? I have to make nine planets for our school and we have been using pva glue. The effect is great but it's getting so expensive and I have another 5 planets to create. Please HELP."

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bob , Parent writes:

It depends on the type of paste. As a substitute for white glue, most or all wallpaper glues and pastes should do a fine job. But as a substitute for the home-made flour-based paper mâché paste, where children are getting drenched with the stuff, I'd stick with all-natural wallpaper paste. Check the ingredients. I would steer clear of paste meant for vinyl wallpaper.

There are many web sites that have recipes for paper mâché and wallpaper paste, just search for the term. The traditional flour & water or boiled flour & water will take longer to dry, especially if you live where the humidity is high, and if you leave it outside to dry, bugs might just munch on it (I've had this happen). You can dilute your PVA glue, too, to stretch it.

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