Difference between revisions of "Papier mache"
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[[File:Medusa head MFA.jpg|thumb| Head of Medusa<br>[https://collections.mfa.org/objects/57599/head-of-medusa MFA # 1978.415]]] | [[File:Medusa head MFA.jpg|thumb| Head of Medusa<br>[https://collections.mfa.org/objects/57599/head-of-medusa MFA # 1978.415]]] | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
A composite product made from pulped [[paper]] or textiles, then mixed with a filler (e.g. [[calcium carbonate]]), and binder (e.g. [[glue]], [[starch]] or [[linseed oil]]). Papier-mâché is thought to have been initially used in China during the Han dynasty to make warrior helmets and ceremonial masks. Since then objects painted to imitate [[wood]], [[stone]], or [[metal]] have been found including coffins, boats, boxes, trays, shields, armor, dolls, and animals. This inexpensive method was used also used for interior building decoration as well as arts and craft activities. Large pieces were sometimes formed around chicken wire or balloons. | A composite product made from pulped [[paper]] or textiles, then mixed with a filler (e.g. [[calcium carbonate]]), and binder (e.g. [[glue]], [[starch]] or [[linseed oil]]). Papier-mâché is thought to have been initially used in China during the Han dynasty to make warrior helmets and ceremonial masks. Since then objects painted to imitate [[wood]], [[stone]], or [[metal]] have been found including coffins, boats, boxes, trays, shields, armor, dolls, and animals. This inexpensive method was used also used for interior building decoration as well as arts and craft activities. Large pieces were sometimes formed around chicken wire or balloons. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:01, 13 October 2023
Description
A composite product made from pulped Paper or textiles, then mixed with a filler (e.g. Calcium carbonate), and binder (e.g. Glue, Starch or Linseed oil). Papier-mâché is thought to have been initially used in China during the Han dynasty to make warrior helmets and ceremonial masks. Since then objects painted to imitate Wood, Stone, or Metal have been found including coffins, boats, boxes, trays, shields, armor, dolls, and animals. This inexpensive method was used also used for interior building decoration as well as arts and craft activities. Large pieces were sometimes formed around chicken wire or balloons.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Papier-mâché; Paper mache; carton-pierre
Resources and Citations
- Wikipedia: Papier-mâché