Paper mache is one of the most versatile crafts around and has been used for centuries! There is no right or wrong way of doing it. There is not even a right way to spell it, ie paper mache or papier mache. It is the perfect craft for young and old alike. Children to Grandmothers love being creative with paper mache.

The web is full of recipies to make your own paper mache items with papers and glues. But this can be time consuming and you may not get the results you are looking for.

If this doesn't fit your schedule or crafty desires there are many pre made paper mache figures, boxes and shapes. Paper mache book boxes like shown below is just one of the many items you can find listed on eBay in the category of Papier Mache.

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The versatility of this craft is amazing. Paper mache can be useful as well as decorative. Paper mache manufacturers are now targeting tole painters and scrapbookers. These techniques work extremely well with these mediums. Tole painters have used wood items for years as there base product, but now the designers of paper mache are creating items of the same styles which enable the crafter to achieve the same results.If painting is not in your realm, you can decopauge paper mache with paints, fabrics, papers, wood cutouts, beads, trims, buttons etc. Just about anything in your craft room can be used to create beautiful unique items. The availability of such diverse shapes give many options to the crafter. These products can be used for wedding boxes, storage, home interior design and more. Whether your tastes are country, primitive, cottage, victorian or eclectic, paper mache fits the decor.

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