How to make totally green paper mache paste

In this video, I demonstrate how to make the paper mache paste. The method that I use is one that I learn growing up back in Mexico. This method consist in mixing flour and water and boiling the mixture. By boiling the mixture, the paste better creating an outer layer that is stronger then if you mix flour and water only. Further more, is totally green and completely inexpensive compared to Elmers glue or wall paper paste. Also it has been proven that can last hundreds of years.

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[MrBakugan290]

can we use any type of flour

[jachapez]

@MrBakugan290 yes.

[MrBakugan290]

@jachapez and u did say to add salt right

[jachapez]

@MrBakugan290 yes if you want to use it in subsequent day 2 to 4 days

[NemesiswillNIL8U]

Can this be used as a plaster substitute like when your plastering someones face to make a cast of there face. Or will it take too long to dry?

[jachapez]

@NemesiswillNIL8U no, is just glue for paper mache

[elicente]

Great Video......Thanks!

[SRILATHA595]

thanks. nice one.

[MissAleOrange]

muchas gracias , es la receta que mejor explicada encontre, un saludo desde argentina

[elharo97]

can you use corn fluor to or just normal flour

[PS30COM]

deadmau5



[SurferBeats]

so this will be good and wont be crappy!?

[peluca179]

only water and flower .. in my country we also use casaba and water ... to make our carnaval mask is cool and it gets really hard you dont need salt ... to make sure your paste is good put it in the freezer

[Glameyes1]

I like the day of the dead, in Malaysia, now in August we Chinese have Hungry ghost month!

Its fascinating!

[ivyfield]

Thanks for that information. When it's cooled down, how long will it stay usable? Does it dry in the container overnight? Is it best to keep it in a seal-able container if you're not gonna use it all up that day?