It s a great method for outdoor statues or anything you want to look like concrete.
Waterproof paper mache pots.
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Is an incredibly simple process.
This forms a hard exterior shell.
The downside is that you lose a lot of detail and it makes for a pretty grainy rough surface but it will be waterproof.
Concrete is porous so water will seep inside eventually.
Aug 05 2005 papier mâché is not waterproof or water resistant unless you seal it or use an additive in the mix.
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This foam can be carved easily into almost any shape.
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Someone recently mentioned that dan reeder makes outside sculptures with paper mache and waterproofs them with torn sheets dipped in outdoor glue.
It won t usually hurt anything but the paper mache clay will soften and it won t offer any support.
In this instructable i will show you how to make a biodegradable paper mache pot.
Another option is to use thin set mortar in your top layer of paper mache and paint with exterior house paint.
The basic concept was to use a variety of easily available products and use them together to create waterproof outdoor sculptures.
Then apply at least two layers of the mortar paper mache mix directly to the foam.
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