DIY Papier Mâché Bowl
Don’t let those empty egg cartons go to waste! Did you know you can make a fancy sculptural bowl using a thrifted ceramic bowl and egg carton papier-mâché? Roll up your sleeves, put your DIY cap on, and get crafting!
Ingredients
- Thrifted bowl or dish of choice ((try to find one with an interesting shape))
- 18-count Vital Farms egg carton (or 2 12-count cartons))
- cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt ((this helps prevent molding while the bowl dries))
- Cheese cloth or kitchen towel
- Craft glue ((such as Mod Podge or Elmer's Glue))
- Paint brush
- Acrylic paint
Instructions
Tear the bottom portion of the egg carton into small pieces and add to a large bowl. Cover with water and let soak until pieces have softened, about 1-2 hours.
Pour entire contents of bowl into a blender and blend until smooth.
Strain mixture in cheese cloth to remove excess water and add back to bowl. Add in flour and salt.
Knead mixture together until it forms a clay. If it feels too thick, you can add a splash of water. You want it to hold together but still be malleable.
Paint a thin coating of glue all over the interior and exterior of the bowl.
Press the clay onto the bowl and use your hands to press into an even layer. Continue until you’ve covered the inside and outside of the bowl completely.
Let the bowl dry completely, about 1-2 days.
Paint the inside and outside of the bowl with your color of choice.
Let dry then marvel at your handiwork!
