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Paper Mache Volcano WITHOUT using Newspaper

11/7/2015

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by Vicki
Volcano. MotherDaughterProjects.com
How many hundreds of paper mache volcanos have been made by students & parents for school science fairs?! That’s lots of paper, glue & mess. The paper mache volcano is not an original idea, but this method using paper coffee filters makes the process a little simpler.

Materials/Tools:
  • Empty glass soda or beer bottle at least  8” tall
  • Lots of plastic grocery bags
  • Painters Tape
  • Coffee filters (not the cone shaped ones)
  • White glue, large flat mixing container
  • Mod Podge
  • Four year old child with paints
  • Plastic wrap or aluminum foil
  • Waterproof table cover
Volcano. MotherDaughterProjects.com
Volcano. MotherDaughterProjects.com
​Step one:
Cover work surface with a waterproof table cover. Cover this with plastic wrap or aluminum foil on which to build the volcano. Place bottle on table, lightly scrunch up the plastic grocery bags & place them around the bottle (do not cover the bottle opening), taping in place until you are pleased with the shape.
Volcano. MotherDaughterProjects.com
Volcano. MotherDaughterProjects.com
​Step two:
Thin the white glue with a little bit of water mixing it in the flat container. Don’t make it too runny. Throughly soak each coffee filter in the mix working with one at a time. Place it on the bagged volcano shape. Continue placing filters on the volcano, overlapping where necessary. Smooth out any air bubbles. One layer was enough. Let dry. Give the volcano a couple of coats of mod podge to add strength. Let dry between coats. Once dry, carefully peel away the plastic bags. The volcano is ready for paint.
Volcano. MotherDaughterProjects.com
Volcano. MotherDaughterProjects.com
​Step three:
Let the four year old go to town creating a volcano masterpiece!
​Step Four:
To use the volcano: Place the paper mache volcano over the same bottle used to construct the form. Add your favorite kid-friendly explosive mix (baking soda, vinegar, & food coloring) & watch the eruption with the same glee as a kid!
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