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- While it's still wet, arrange the head pieces together on the short side
of the shoebox.
- The mane goes on the bottom, then the circle head, then the circle
nose.
- The ears go right above the head on the mane.
- The paper mache should stick the pieces together so you won't need any
tape or glue.
- Put the tail on the back, folding it around the side (it will fold easily
at this point as it's a bit soggy, but you may want to use masking tape or
just add a few more pieces of mache/newspaper to hold it in place.
- Let dry COMPLETELY. It goes faster in a warm breezy place. If
it's a nice day, just stick it outside (just don't forget it if it starts to
rain). It takes a day or so to dry.
- OPTIONAL: apply a second layer of mache. The more layers you
add, the sturdier it will be. We applied a second layer, but we only
did one layer, not 4 this time. That just made sure all the parts
stayed firmly in place.
- OPTIONAL: we always use scrap white computer paper or toilet
paper (don't laugh) for the final layer of all of our paper mache
projects.
- t takes less paint to cover.
- I find newspaper needs two coats of paint, whereas the white
paper only needs one.
- Toilet paper gives a rough texture which is nice for some
animals.
- We used computer paper for our lion.
- Paint the whole thing yellow (we didn't paint the bottom)
- Use a small paintbrush or old toothbrush to stroke some brown and/or
orange paint onto the mane, inner ears and tip of the tail.
- Use a black marker or black paint to add facial features.
- Let dry.
- OPTIONAL: cover in a coat of clear varnish. This will
make it last longer (especially since poster paints aren't water
proof),
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