Papier Mache

Papier mache is a great craft product for a quick, simple and creative activity!

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Hippo Papier Mache Basket

This cute little hippo will turn any frown upside down! Such a perfect little gift for a loved one to show them how much you care.

  • Step 1Paint a papier mache basket purple. Allow to dry.
  • Step 2Cut two white teeth and a large purple oval snout from foam sheets. Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors. Glue to the front of your basket. Allow to dry.
  • Lay your basket down horizontally while the glue is drying so that your foam shapes do not slide off your basket.
  • Step 3Cut two small black circles from foam. Attach to your hippo’s snout with glue. Allow to dry.
  • Step 4Cut two ears from purple foam. Attach to the inside lip of your basket with glue. Allow to dry.
  • Step 5Attach two wiggle eyes to your hippo’s face with glue. Allow to dry. Your Hippo Papier Mache Basket is now ready to use or gift!
  • If you plan to give the basket as a gift, line it with some tissue paper before placing your gift inside.

Materials used in this activity

CleverPatch Junior PVA Glue - 250ml
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Product Code: 10364
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36 or more $3.84 (inc GST) $3.49 (ex GST)          
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Foam Sheets - Large - Pack of 10
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Product Code: 10788
EACH $10.99 (inc GST) $9.99 (ex GST)
5 or more $8.24 (inc GST) $7.49 (ex GST)          
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Product Code: 10817
EACH $13.19 (inc GST) $11.99 (ex GST)
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Tissue Paper - Assorted - Pack of 100
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Product Code: 10933
EACH $16.49 (inc GST) $14.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $13.19 (inc GST) $11.99 (ex GST)          
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Papier Mache Basket
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Product Code: 13295
EACH $3.08 (inc GST) $2.80 (ex GST)
50 to 99 $2.64 (inc GST) $2.40 (ex GST) 100 or more $2.15 (inc GST) $1.95 (ex GST)
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Product Code: 15518
EACH $3.84 (inc GST) $3.49 (ex GST)
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Product Code: 15796
EACH $10.99 (inc GST) $9.99 (ex GST)
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Paint Brushes - Pack of 12
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Product Code: 18227
EACH $10.99 (inc GST) $9.99 (ex GST)
10 or more $8.79 (inc GST) $7.99 (ex GST)          
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