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Building Bird Houses 101 3whm

Dec 27, 2006

Whether you're a bird enthusiast or not, building paper mache birdhouses is a great way to let out your inner Picasso. There's not much you can't do with this sticky art form, so why not grab a few of your artiest friends and get messy? This is eco-art at it's coolest!

Building Bird Houses - Putting the Mash in Paper Mache 4q2u3l

The first thing you're going to need to do is make the paper mache goo. Follow these steps and you'll be ready to get crafty in no time.

What You Need: 32a64

  • Newspaper torn into thin shreds.
  • Water.
  • Flour.

    The Goo How-To: 143k26

    Place newspaper strips in an old pot (ask your 'rents), fill the pot with water and boil for 30 minutes until the paper is pulp. Cool the pulp and squeeze out the water. Add two cups of flour and fabulous style to build a bird dream pad.
    What You Need:
  • A clean, medium sized milk carton.
  • Masking tape.
  • Scissors.
  • Paper mache goo.
    What to Do:
    Seal the top of the carton with masking tape and cut a hole that is larger than you want it to be when you're finished. Cover the whole carton with paper mache and leave it to the elements for a year or so. Your new feathered friends will love you for it!

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