PAPER MACHE

PAP ER M A C HE
LEA R N I N G O B JE C T I V E S
TH IS LE SS ON S T UNTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
D E
AFT E R
O R Y O F P A PE R M A C H E
1. EXPLAIN THE HIST E T E C H N I Q U ES
M A C H
2. IDENTIFY THE PAPER G P U L P M E T HO D
A S E U S IN
3. CREATE A PAPER V
WHAT IS P A P I ER
MACHE?
 FACT or BLUFF

Paper Mache was developed in TANG Dynasty,

where the paper itself was discovered.
 F F
U
Paper Mache was developed in TANG Dynasty,

B L
where the paper itself was discovered.
 FACT or BLUFF

Paper Mache is a
French term meaning crushed paper
 F F
L U
Paper Mache is a
B
French term meaning crushed paper
 FACT or BLUFF

Paper Mache actually originates from

China
 C T
Paper Mache actually originates from
FA China
PAPIER-MÂCHÉ
French for “chewed paper,” a technique for
creating three-dimensional objects, such as
sculpture, from pulped or pasted paper and
binders such as glue or plaster.
IN W H A T C OU N T R Y P A P ER
M A C H E O RI G IN A TE D ?
 Paper Mache actually
originates from china; the
inventors of paper itself. They
used paper Mache to make
helmets of all things, which
they toughened by many
layers of lacquer. It have been
found dating back to the Han
dynasty (BC 202 – AD 220). HELMET
From China, the interest in
papermaché spread to Japan and
Persia. It is use to make mask in
celebrating festivals. Eventually it
spread across the world, European
start using paper Maché in making
their own wares .
 The oldest surviving artifacts
made of this lightweight but strong
material is a falcon’s coffin from
Persia and it was interesting that as
of this day paper maché was
recommended to use for human
coffins because it so strong that it
was equally as durable as wood.
FLOATS
FURNITURE
Victorian papier mache chair with
painted, gilded, and mother of pearl
decoration.

Chinese Inlaid MOP Black Lacquer Chair,

Inlaid Mother of Pearl Cane Seat Chair,
paper mâché chair
Paete, Laguna:
Motherland of
Paper Mâché 
PAPIER-MÂCHÉ in the Philippines

Taka refers to papier-mâché made using

carved wooden sculpture used as a mold. The
craft originated in the town of Paete, Laguna in
the Philippines.[1]
PAPIER-MÂCHÉ in the Philippines
Taka was made by Paete local Maria Piday. During Christmas, Piday was in
charge of the church's decorations. The wooden angels and cherub was heavy
causing the carvings to fall. Piday devised the lightweight taka papier-mâché
as an alternative to the wooden sculptures. Piday was also a maker of local
toys such as the yoyo and the small acrobat hand puppet. Taka eventually
became folk art and was sold to nearby towns for festivals. In the 1970s, Tere
Afuang, a knowledgeable practitioner of the craft, popularized the craft.
 TOOLS AND
MATERIALS USED IN
MAKING
PAPER MACHÉ
TOOLS & MATERIALS
7. Adhesive is used to bind the paper.
8. Paints, Dyes and Varnishes is
used for finishing and protection.
PAPER MACHE TECHNIQUES
THERE ARE TWO PAPER
MACHE TECHNIQUES

1. THE LAYER METHOD

a. The materials needed are a
binder like four or white
glue and paper such as
newspaper or tissue.
b. Torn strips are dipped into
the binder and layered
PAPER MACHE TECHNIQUES
THERE ARE TWO PAPER
MACHE TECHNIQUES

1. THE PULP METHOD

a. Paper is blended with
binder to create a pulp.
Papier-mache pulp is essentially modeling clay
for papier-mache, and it is incredibly cheap,
easy, and quick to make. Use this recipe to
make a papier-mache pulp mixture using
newspaper and water.
 Tools Materials and Equipment

Equipment / Tools Materials

• Large bowl • Newspaper
• Water (warm to hot)
• Large pot (optional)
• Salt
• Blender or food
• Glue
processor (optional)
• Airtight bag or bowl
 FIRST STEP
Tear the newspaper into tiny pieces
and put them in a large bowl. Add just
enough warm to hot water to
completely cover the newspaper. Let it
soak for several hours or overnight.
 SECOND STEP
Once the newspaper has soaked for several
hours, get your hands into it. Play with it, mix
it, and squeeze it through your fingers until it
looks and feels similar to oatmeal. Try to get
out as many lumps as possible. If necessary, add
a bit more water and let it soak a little longer
 THIRD STEP
Once you have a smooth texture, add a
few tablespoons of salt to help secure the
mold. Mix it again with your hands. Once
mixed thoroughly, squeeze out any excess
water and add a few tablespoons of glue.
Now you are ready to use your papier-
mache pulp on your project
 FOURTH STEP
•  Add flour and glue.
In a dry bowl, take your 6 cups of newspaper pulp and add 1 cup of flour,
about 2 Tbsp of salt (acts as a preservative) and 1/4 cup of white glue.  The
ratio of paper pulp to flour should be about 3:1.  Hand mix it all together like you
are kneading dough and feel the consistency, you don’t want it too sticky (more
flour needed) or too dry (use a little more glue or even a little water!).  Now your
paper mâché clay is done!  It should resemble a consistency of thick play-doh
(smooth and not clumpy).  TIP: I found working with a slightly wetter clay was
easier to smooth out cracks.
 As I said before, I used about a 10″ diameter mixing bowl as the form for
the new paper mâché bowl.  I wrapped the bowl in plastic wrap (the adhesive
press n’ seal wrap worked nicely to stink to the surface of the bowl ) and then I
placed the upside down bowl on a baking tray that I had also lined with plastic
wrap so that as the bowl dried, it wouldn’t get stuck to the surface. Now build
away!  I pressed the paper mâché clay around the bowl, laying it on in about a
1/4″ thickness.   I then fashioned the base and the thick rim detail separately
and smoothed everything together.  The clay was very easy to manipulate and
I could quickly smooth out any cracks
Painting
Make a diagram on how Paper Mache
was discovered and developed

Japan Persia
China
 Activity
Give the different procedure when applying techniques in Layering and Pulping the paper.
A. Layering
1.
2.
3.
4.
B. Pulping
1.
2.
3.
4.
 Activity
Guide questions:
1. How do you think origami craft reached our country?
2. 2. Is it vital to know the history and development of Paper Mache?
Why?
 Activity
Make a research in identify materials that are suited
in making paper maché and tools that can substitute
or alter if there are no materials available in the
locale. Choose at least 5 alternative materials;
describe how they can be used. Present your
research outputs to the class.
 TRUE or FALSE
1. Paete, Batangas: Motherland of Paper Mâché 
2. Taki refers to papier-mâché made using carved
wooden sculpture used as a mold.
3. The oldest surviving artifacts made of this lightweight but strong
material is a falcon’s coffin
4. From China, the interest in papermaché spread to Japan and Russia.
5. French term meaning crushed paper
 TRUE or FALSE
6. Paper Mache was developed in TANG Dynasty, where the paper
itself was discovered.
7. There are 3 techniques in making paper Mache
8. Lacquer is a binding materials use to toughen the layer of paper
mache
9. Manang Biday is one who introduce the paper Mache in Philippines
10. The main materials in paper mache is cardboard.
11-12 Give 2 Binding Materials
13-14. Give 2 Materials used for finishing and protection
of paper mache.
15. used to cut thick cardboard and removed sharp edges.
 TRUE or FALSE
1. Paete Laguna
2. Taka
3. True
4. Persia
5. Chewed paper
6. Han
7. 2 (Layering methods and Pulp Method)
8. True
9. Maria Piday
10.
11-12. Glue, PVA adhesive, Wallpaper paste
13-14. Acrylic paints , Emulsion paint , Varnish, Dyeing pulp
15 knife