Papier-mâché can be used to make lots of different items, including masks, vases and helmets. Here’s how to make a bowl — no paper chewing required — using the newspaper in your hands.

Allow to dry overnight. Step Two To make the back of the helmet, tape a rectangle of card about 10cm high, two thirds of the way around the balloon and papier mâché on top of the card. Step Three ...

Blow up and tie the balloon. Tear ten pages of newspaper into strips about 3-5cm wide and 15cm long and place into the paper mache glue.

Step 3 Working with one strip at a time, dip the paper in the flour mixture until it is coated, and use two fingers to wipe off any excess. Place the paper strips on the balloon, completely ...

Blow up and tie the balloon. Tear ten pages of newspaper into strips about 3-5cm wide and 15cm long and place into the paper mache glue.

Blow up and tie the balloon. Tear ten pages of newspaper into strips about 3-5cm wide and 15cm long and place into the paper mache glue.

Blow up and tie the balloon. Tear ten pages of newspaper into strips about 3-5cm wide and 15cm long and place into the paper mache glue.