Hanging decorations from papier-mâché pulp decorated with dried flowers
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Make these small hanging decorations from papier-mâché pulp decorated with dried flowers. Make the hanging decorations using a shape cutter, attach the dried flowers with glue and attach a piece of natural hemp for hanging. This is an easy activity for both children and adults. The hanging decorations are ideal for spring and Easter decorations.
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Soak papier-mâché pulp in water using the ratio: 3 parts pulp to 1 part water.
Soak papier-mâché pulp in water using the ratio: 3 parts pulp to 1 part water.2 
Knead the pulp until the consistency is relatively firm as shown in this photo.
Knead the pulp until the consistency is relatively firm as shown in this photo.3 
Press a lump of the papier-mâché pulp into the shape cutter. Make sure that the pulp is pushed all the way into all the edges.
Press a lump of the papier-mâché pulp into the shape cutter. Make sure that the pulp is pushed all the way into all the edges.4 
Make a hole for hanging using a small wooden stick.
Make a hole for hanging using a small wooden stick.5 
For a rough texture, scratch the surface of the papier-mâché pulp with the pointed end of a small wooden stick. Remove the shape from the shape cutter, turn it over, place the shape cutter around the shape and scratch this side of the papier-mâché pulp shape as well.
For a rough texture, scratch the surface of the papier-mâché pulp with the pointed end of a small wooden stick. Remove the shape from the shape cutter, turn it over, place the shape cutter around the shape and scratch this side of the papier-mâché pulp shape as well.6 
Glue dried flowers onto the hanging decoration and leave to dry. The drying time depends on the thickness of the pulp and on the room temperature. It may be between 1-3 days.
Glue dried flowers onto the hanging decoration and leave to dry. The drying time depends on the thickness of the pulp and on the room temperature. It may be between 1-3 days.7 
Finish by attaching a piece of natural hemp for hanging through the hole at the top.
Finish by attaching a piece of natural hemp for hanging through the hole at the top.Free Step-by-Step Guide
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