It’s time to Snart it up, y’all! I think these are my most favorite episodes to make because I get to do research, learn about new artists and brain dump a ton of project ideas. Ideal!

If you’re not sure what Snart is, start here:

* https://beckyhelms.substack.com/p/10-becky-snart-snackart-afterschool

* https://beckyhelms.substack.com/p/12-snart-theme-for-february-with

* https://beckyhelms.substack.com/p/16-snart-theme-for-march-with-becky

This episode is all about paper mâché and I get really stoked about the project ideas at the end lol. I’m determined to do more regular making this month!

Below is the outline I used to make the episode, in case you can’t listen and don’t want to mess the transcript. Plus, it’s nice to see the project list broken down! Enjoy!

(There are a ton of links and some might be affiliate links.)

Why this craft

* I get the newspaper and have been saving it and there’s just so much lol.

* It’s super accessible with just paper, cardboard, cornstarch (or flour or glue) and water.

* There’s no limit to what you can make!

Basic Recipe: https://new.artsmia.org/virtual-open-studios/papier-mache-paste

Artists for Inspiration

* Stephen Hansen - http://www.stephenhansen.com/

* Gemma Toccogna - http://www.papiermache.co.uk/gallery/artist/247/

* corrie beth makes - https://substack.com/@corriebethmakes?r=38zey5&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile & templates: https://www.etsy.com/shop/corriebethmakes

Books for Inspiration

* Paper Mache: The Ultimate Guide to Learning How to Make Paper Mache Sculptures, Animals, Wildlife and More! - by Andrea Gundrum - https://bookshop.org/a/112122/9781511415149

* Papier Mache: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating More Than a Dozen Adorable Projects! - by Sarah Hand - https://bookshop.org/a/112122/9781633228924

* Paper-Mache Masks - by Jane Yates - https://bookshop.org/a/112122/9781499482355

* Blog posts by Jennifer Perkins - https://jenniferperkins.com/easy-diy-paper-mache-bowls/ & https://jenniferperkins.com/marbling-with-paper-mache/

* Web Resource - http://www.papiermache.co.uk/

Activities To Do

* Visit a museum with paper mâché exhibits.

* Learn about La Cartoneria the traditional Mexican paper art -

* Get together with friends so the mess is more contained and you can collaborate on something big!

Projects to Make

A non-exhaustive list of things you can make with paper mâché!

* Jewelry

* dangle earrings

* brooches

* pendants

* necklaces

* beads

* Home

* wall hangings

* frames

* mobiles

* busts

* vases

* urns

* trinket dishes

* bowls

* platters

* mail or kids art baskets

* paper chain

* Art Pieces / Sculptures

* giant food

* stationery items (Homerunballerina’s pencil)

* animals

* portraits of people

* small art toy like sculptures

* sculpture of your favorite books

* a box in the shape of books to hide your remotes and cords

Find me all over the place!

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeckyhelms/

* Substack: https://substack.com/@beckyhelms

* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeckyHelms

* Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thebeckyhelms/_saved/

* Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/beckyhelms.bsky.social

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