Paper Mache’ Flower

Things you'll need for this activity

  • Egg carton

  • Recycled paper

  • Sticky tape

  • Glue

  • Paint

  • Paint brush

  • Scissors

  • Cloth for table

What you'll learn in this activity 

Ages: 4+ with adult assistance

Purpose: Creative sculpture using recycled materials: encourages imagination and creativity, problem solving in construction, good for fine motor skills and also has a sensory component in the gluing

Let's play!

1. To make the glue:flowers.PNG

  • ½ cup plain flour and 1 cup water
  • Mix water gradually into flour until smooth.
  • Microwave 30 seconds and stir.
  • Microwave another 30 seconds, mix till smooth. Let cool until comfortable to touch.

2. Cut off one of the egg cups; cut petals from egg carton.

3. Attach to the egg cup with tape.

4. Tear off pieces of paper, dip into glue and stick on cardboard, a few layers all over, smoothing down any rough edges

5. Allow to dry well then paint.

Optional – you can paint all over dried sculp-ture with PVA and this seals the paint giving a glossy finish when dry

Let’s talk..

Qs - A great ‘teachable moment’ Lots of opportunities for working co-operatively and building language along the way eg: mixing, sticking, tearing, smoothing down, painting, colors, wet/dry, talking about shapes and concept of recycling, creating from materials found at home.

Extension - Children can create their own sculpture; they may be inspired to make an abstract form, mask or different animal or object. You might explore online some paper mache crea-tions.

We'd love to see your creations and home based play! Share with us on Facebook at @yrfamilies #YarraRangesPlay

You can contact the YRC Family & Children’s Services team on 1300 368 333 or by email at earlyyears@yarraranges.vic.gov.au

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