Friday, December 9, 2016

basic machê paste

2 tab. flour
1 2/3 c. cold water
1 drop clove oil

Put flour in a small saucepan.  Mix water into flour, a tablespoon at a time, to make a smooth paste.  When all water is mixed in, cook paste over low heat, stirring continually, until it bubbles and thickens.  Once it bubbles, keep cooking it for a few minutes, still stirring.  You want the flour starches to cook thoroughly, to make the paste stronger.  Once the paste is cooked, let it cool.  Add a drop of clove oil to help prevent molding.  Store unused paste in the fridge.

You can double or triple this recipe as needed, based on the size of your project.

*** I will probably experiment with adding small amounts of basic PVA glue to this paste to make it stronger.

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