Difference between revisions of "Papier mache"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A | + | A composite product made from pulped [[paper]] or textiles, then mixed with [[calcium carbonate]] and [[glue]] or [[starch]]. Papier-mâché was typically decorated to imitate [[wood]], [[stone]], or [[metal]]. This inexpensive method was used for interior building decoration such as ornamental statuary. It was also used for arts and craft activities. |
==Synonyms and Related Terms== | ==Synonyms and Related Terms== | ||
Papier-mâché; Paper mache; carton-pierre | Papier-mâché; Paper mache; carton-pierre | ||
| − | ==Resources and Citations==https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papier-m%c3%a2ch%c3%a9 Papier-mâché] | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
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| + | * Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papier-m%c3%a2ch%c3%a9 Papier-mâché] | ||
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Revision as of 13:49, 13 October 2023
Description
A composite product made from pulped Paper or textiles, then mixed with Calcium carbonate and Glue or Starch. Papier-mâché was typically decorated to imitate Wood, Stone, or Metal. This inexpensive method was used for interior building decoration such as ornamental statuary. It was also used for arts and craft activities.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Papier-mâché; Paper mache; carton-pierre
Resources and Citations
- Wikipedia: Papier-mâché