Paper Mache Mountain Display For Miniatures

by Katie Watts
(IC: homeowner)
Hi Ya'll,
I enjoy making holiday crafts and decorations. I am on a budget but like to create elaborate displays.
I enjoy making holiday crafts and decorations. I am on a budget but like to create elaborate displays.
Coca CoLa Polar Bear Christmas display mountain homemade with paper mache and boxes. Displays for miniature village pieces can easily be custom made instead of purchased.
I shredded newspaper and tore magazines into strips. I dipped about three strips at a time in the paper mache mixture and began building and shaping my mountain. Tip - I spread out an old vinyl tablecloth to catch the mess - after shaping and creating the first layer, let dry - I added a second layer of strips for sturdiness.
After drying thoroughly (two days) under a vent, I painted the entire mountain with white acrylic paint. I then added black paint in crevices along with dark gray paints. I used a lighter gray paint on the entire piece that was watered down. The dark crevices showed through and gave the mountain a real look of stone.
Once the paint dried, I attached my polar bear figures with hot glue. I added the beautiful down swept trees to some of the areas with a hot glue gun. The entire project cost very little to make and miniature village display pieces range from $50.00 to $250.00. I spent $2.99 on the trees and raided hubby's garage for the glue, boxes and newspaper. I have paints left over from numerous craft activities so this project was a true bargain.
I will display this during the holidays under lights.
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Published June 23rd, 2015 10:37 AM
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Miriam Illions on Jun 24, 2015
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