How to Make Gesso Papier Mache Trays
CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED
3 Paper plates (same size)
Gesso
Enamel paint
(optional) Magazine pages
Shellac
Scissors
How to Make the Papier Mache Tray
Step 1
Coat the three picnic plates on both sides with gesso, as in picture above.
Step 2
Place plates, one into the other, and press together tightly. Allow to dry. When thoroughly dry, trim edge of tray with a scissor.
Step 3
Apply several more gesso coats until desired thickness is attained. When last gesso coat is dry smooth surface and edge with fine sandpaper as inĀ the image above.
Step 4
Apply coat of glossy enamel paint. Allow to dry and sandpaper lightly. Apply three coats in all following same procedure, as in the illustration above.
Step 5
When last coat is thoroughly dry, decorate with a different shade of paint. When paint is dry, apply protective coat of clear shellac. Or glue magazine picture to tray and when dry apply shellac.
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