Paper Mache bowls are the perfect mix between natural texture and modern decor. What I love most about this DIY Restoration Hardware dupe is that you can make your bowl as large as you’d like in any color.
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Items Needed for your paper mache bowl:
- large Bowl
- Water
- cream or brown Paint
- Plastic wrap
- Paper material
- Petroleum Jelly
Step One: Make the paper Mache
This bag of paper Mache is from Hobby lobby. I used 75% of the bag and about a cup and a half of water. The consistency should be like play doe. Mix it well and make sure you don’t have dry pieces.
Tip: There is ALOT of dust so, wear a mask or turn on a fan.
Step Two: Wrap
Protect your bowl with plastic wrap. Be sure to get rid of as many wrinkles as possible before applying your mache.
Tip: Apply a little bit of Petroleum Jelly between the bowl and plastic wrap to help remove the bowl later on. Make sure the jelly does not touch the paper.
Step Three: Apply the Mache
Apply a thin layer all over the bowl. Use your wet hands to smoothen out any rough areas.
Step Four: Details
Since the original inspiration had a detail around the edge and base, I added my own. Be sure not to make them too thick because it takes a long time to dry.
Step Five: Wait
3 days later .. I removed the bowl and it was still wet so, I decided to place a fan on it and then it dried pretty quickly.
This dupe came out perfect! I choose not to paint the bowl because I loved the natural paper mache color. Definitely my favorite project! Be sure to tag me on Instagram if you were inspired by this project and create one of your own.
2/25/2021
