Papier mâché vase

Transform old newspapers and cardboard into a colourful decorative vessel for display

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Papier mâché vase

Fill with dried or artificial flowers for a bright and vibrant display

YOU WILL NEED

Old cardboard boxes

Pencil

Ruler

Cutting mat

Sharp craft knife

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Masking tape

Old newspapers

Plain flour

Mixing bowl

Whisk

Microwave

Fine grade sandpaper (optional)

Daler Rowney White acrylic gesso, £6.30 for 500ml, Hobbycraft

Selection of acrylic paints, tester pots or leftover emulsion

Artist’s paintbrush

1. Start by making your cardboard understructure. Cut out two large discs measuring 26cm in diameter, with a 9cm diameter hole cut out from the centre. You also need one small disc measuring 22cm in diameter with a 9cm diameter hole cut out from the centre. Plus, a large rectangle measuring 57cm long x 15cm high, and a smaller rectangle measuring 31cm long x 6cm high. Cut a slit in all three discs that runs from the outer edge right through to the central hole.