3 Creative Ways to Use Paper Pulp

Discover the versatility of paper pulp with these three creative DIY ideas! Create decorative moulded designs, colorful paper pulp jewelry, or sculpt unique pieces like bowls. Each method is simple, eco-friendly, and allows you to unleash your creativity. Perfect for crafting beautiful and functional art at home!

Material List:

• Little Birdie Paper pulp 
• Water
• Little birdie wood glue (PVA glue)

• Mould (e.g., alphabet-shaped mould, silicone moulds, or any shape of your choice)
• MDF board (optional, for mounting the design)

• Art story acrylic paints (Colored paper pulp) 
• A skewer or similar object to thread the beads
• Thread or wire, clasps (Jewelry-making tools) 

• Plastic wrap or cling film
• Bowl (to act as a mold for sculpting)
• Art story acrylic paint (optional, for decoration after drying)

Time Estimates for Each Method:

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Drying Time: 24 hours

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Drying Time: 24 hours

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Drying Time: 24 hours

Preparation for All Methods:

1. Begin by placing paper pulp in a bowl.
2. Gradually add water and PVA glue, mixing thoroughly to achieve a consistent mixture.
3. Once the mixture is ready, it can be used for all three methods described below.

Method 1: Moulded Designs

1. Take the paper pulp mixture and add it to your chosen mould.
2. Allow the mould to dry for 24 hours.
3. Once fully dried, remove the design from the mould. You can now use the design for your desired project. In this example, we used alphabet shapes (HOME) to create a decorative piece by placing them on an MDF board.

Method 2: Paper Pulp Jewelry

1. Add your desired color(s) to the paper pulp mixture and mix well.
2. Shape the coloured pulp into beads of your preferred size.
3. Thread the beads onto a skewer and allow them to dry for about an hour.
4. After an hour, carefully remove the beads from the skewer and let them dry completely for 24 hours.
5. Once dry, use the beads to create your own jewelry piece. In this example, we've made a bracelet.

Method 3: Sculpting

1. To create a sculpted bowl, first wrap a bowl with plastic wrap or cling film.
2. Using the paper pulp mixture, sculpt your bowl shape over the wrapped bowl.
3. After an hour, carefully remove the paper pulp from the mould and refine the shape, smoothing and adjusting as needed until you're happy with the design.
4. Let the sculpture dry for 24 hours.
5. Once dry, you can paint the bowl to your liking.

And that's it! Three simple and creative ways to use paper pulp in your projects.