The papier-mache the Victorians loved is scarce, and its perfect fit with English chintz has made it a favorite with modern collectors. The basic laws of supply and demand have driven up the price for ...

Here's how to make your own DIY bowls. 1. Rip and soak. Tear your junk mail into rough pieces and soak them in water until completely saturated. Catalogs, flyers, envelopes and even old letters can ...

Rhea Giffin is a multifaceted artist whose inner child is alive and kicking. Working mostly in papier mâché (French for chewed paper), she has taken the medium to a new level, creating stunning works ...

As a kid, I associated papier-mâché with making piñatas for a birthday party or crafting a mask in art class. Now that I'm an adult, I see it's more than just a craft for children. Lately, some ...

Q-When did they make papier-mache furniture? What is the history behind this type of furniture? A-Papier-mache was first patented in 1772 by Henry Clay, an Englishman. He invented a process for making ...

Papier-mâché, or what's more commonly searched for as paper mache, is the perfect crafting activity for children and the whole family to get involved in. If you're wanting to learn how to make paper ...

This craft literally translates to “chewed paper” — a name that sounds much better in the original French. Papier-mâché (a rhyme pronounced “pap-yay ma-shay”) is an ancient art form that, according to ...

Papier-mâché isn’t just for kids - and these homeware buys from Made, Selfridges and more prove it. When I think of papier-mâché, it’s mostly kids’ art projects that come to mind. I’m reminded of my ...

Most recently, Whitehill resurrects vejigantes through papier-mâché. What’s so exciting about this moment in her practice is her experimentation in sculpture; she’s known for her paintings. This ...

The skeleton tilts to one side, a quirky smile plastered on its face. Brush in hand, Rodolfo Reyes steps back and takes a look at his creation, a jaunty 34-inch Day of the Dead skeletal figure known ...