Krafty Kidz - Part 8

Wallpaper / Papier Mache Paste

1 1/2 cups white flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon alum
1 cup cold water
2 cups boiling water

Combine flour and sugar. Slowly add cold water and beat / mix out any lumps. Put mixture in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the boiling water, and stirring constantly, bring the mixture to the boil. When stiff, remove from heat and add alum. Store in airtight container. Should keep for several weeks. If the paste hardens, soften by mixing in small amounts of warm water as needed.

Basic Waterproof Glue

6 Tablespoons water
2 packets unflavoured gelatin
2 Tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons glycerin

Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in gelatin until it is dissolved. Add vinegar and glycerin and stir well. Let the mixture cool slightly and pour into a jar and seal tightly.

To use
This glue is best applied while warm. Apply to surfaces using a brush. Glue will gel after a few days.

To reuse
Warm by placing the jar in a pan of hot water. Good for binding leather to leather, fabrics to cardboard, paper to paper.