Paper Mache?

Question

how do you paper mache a styrofoam ball?

Answer 1

There are a few ways, like soaking paper in glue or liquid starch, or using pre-made plaster gauze, or dipping paper in plaster, or using flour... basically you want to get something to harden around a sphere. I just plastered an inflatable yoga ball, which was a bit of a challenge (Inflatable balls expand and contract with temperature change). But, using a styrofoam ball I would go with that plaster wrap, it is pre-made, pretty cheap and hardens like a rock. ( www.art-alternatives.com ) After that liquid starch works well, I use Vano starch. It comes in a bottle and is very easy and cheap. Well, hope this helps. Good luck!

Answer 2

Soak narrow strips of newspaper in the glue so they are less likely to crumple and apply like you are winding yarn around the ball.

Answer 3

The simplest way,is use a white glue and water mix (equal parts)and you can use napkins or newspaper strips to cover the ball.Let it dry usually over night and you're done.