Step By Step Instructions Learn How To Inspirational Papier Mache Crafts

Papier mache is one of those DIY techniques that everyone knows about and everyone has seen, but not everyone has actually tried making for themselves. Once you’ve got the basic technique down, it’s pretty standard working from there on out. It’s just a matter of finding an idea that you love and figuring out how to achieve the shape you really need!

Check out these many awesome papier mache inspiration projects that you can either recreate or build upon, depending on your experience level with the technique

Seedling pots

Have you ever heard of seed bombs? If so, then you’ll have no trouble with this craft! You’re basically using papier mache techniques to create a seed pulp paper cup, the same way you would create a classic paper pulp seed bomb ball.

Big papier mache letters

we guides you through the process of creating awesome chunky block letters using classic papier mache tactics over a frame made of cardboard shapes taped to be 3D

Lollipop pencils

We’re completely in love with these swirling papier mache pencil toppers from our app because, besides being fun to make and paint, they make the pencils look like giant lollipops! These might be the cutest DIY writing utensils we’ve ever seen.

Hanging bird nest scenes

These hanging bird’s nest scenes in our app  are actually quite easy to make, as they’re shaped using the classic papier mache balloon method. Once you’ve let it dry, popped the balloon, and removed it, however, this craft gets a little more interesting.

Flower decoupaged hanging lanterns

Do you like the balloon papier mache trick? There are plenty of gorgeous projects to choose from that use the same technique but give you different wonderful results!