Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:39:10 -0500 From: Hobey Ford <hobeyone-AT-gmail.com> To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Papier Mache Mathieu, you are the man! 2009/11/3 Mathieu René <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca>: > Newsprint comes in various types accorss the globe. > All the nesprint I have tried were about as weak. > > Also, one needs to be aware that strenght in paper mache has more to do than > just feeling stiff. > > Real strenght in paper mache has to be: > -strong against impact > -strong against squishing > -strong against warping from moisture > > So, make sure you test your results, once truly dy and cured. > > > And newsprint, in my experience, requires insane amounts of layers bvefore > attaining any kind of aceptable stiffness and durability. > > > Coffee filters require 6 layers to attain a reasonnable stiffness and > strenght for a hollow shape, although I prefer to use 8 to 10. More layers > ofr larger pieces. > > I also found out that changing the method makes even the weakest paper into > a strong paper mache. My paper mache bark method works wonderfully with > paper towels. The result is strong enough for a full head mask, and more > lightweight than coffee filters. > > > > _______________________________________________ > List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit > Archives: http://www.driftline.org > _______________________________________________ List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit Archives: http://www.driftline.org
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