How to make a paper mache decorated box
This easy way to decorate a box with paper mache doesn't make a big mess and you don’t have to wait a long time for it to dry.
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Materials:
Empty Q-tip box or similar plastic box with a removable lid
Scrap paper, magazines or junk mail
Paper glue stick
Scissors
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Decide which paper you want to show on the inside of the box.
Rip the paper into small pieces
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Keep the lid on the box.
Flip it over to the bottom side.
Glue the pieces of paper face down and overlapping on to the bottom of the box.
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Take some of the ripped paper and cut one straight edge on them.
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Carefully align the straight edges along the edge of the box lid.
Continue overlapping pieces until all of the box bottom and its sides are covered.
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Smear glue all over the paper.
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Gently run your finger along the top and sides and corners to smooth the paper.
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Decide which paper you want to show on the outside of the box.
Repeat steps 2-7 but this time the side you want to show glue face up.
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Result
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Remove the lid
Use the same directions as for the bottom of the box but this time you do not have to cut straight pieces for the edge. You can have the pieces hang over the edge.
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Wait for the glue to dry.
Use the edge of the lid as a guide for your scissors to cut the extra paper off.
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Your new pretty box is ready!