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I have a project idea to make something with pulp, but i dont want to wait overnight for the pulp to soak! I read on a different web site that you can boil the paper to speed up the pulping process. Has anyone tried this? Does it work? Should i just be patient and let it soak overnight? Thanks for any help!
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Try in between ( 
): bring a pot of water to near boiling, then remove from the heat and push your paper into it with a large wooden spoon or potato masher. Let it sit until it cools down enough to handle, then proceed.
Sue
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Thanks CatPerson!
I was anxious to try it out, and i wasnt getting any replies, so i went ahead and soaked the newspaper in water for around 3 1/2 hours or so. About 30 minutes ago I drained the water out and mixed in some flour and water mixture with the paper. Then I pressed it into my mold (which I had put a thin coat of petroleum jelly onto) and brushed it with more flour and water mixture. I'm really hoping it will turn out! This is my first paper mache project, and I cant wait to see what will happen tomorrow when I take it out.
Now that I read your reply, I might go ahead and try that technique too, just to see if it might work.
Thanks again for your reply!
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for a really simple mash, try tissue paper such as cheap toilet paper. It breaks down really quicky and is good for fine detail.No need to add any type of glue, but once dry best to seal with something like emulsion paint.
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