How do you make a volcano out of paper mâché from past experience?

Answer 1

* Water bottle * Tape * Water bottle * Tape * Heavy cardboard (2x2 feet) * Newspaper * Liquid starch * Bowl * Paint * Baking Soda * Vinegar * Food Coloring Step 1:

Cut the top of the water bottle off. The top edge of the bottle is going to form the top of the volcano so check to see how much or little to cut off the bottle to make the volcano as tall as desired. Step 2:

Tape the bottle to the center of the cardboard. Make sure that the bottle is secure since it will be acting as the temporary center of the volcano. Step 3:

Create the form of the volcano. Crumple up the newspaper into rolls to make the base form of the volcano and secure it with the tape. Make sure everything is well taped so that it is secure. Step 4:

Make the paper mache glue. In the large bowl, mix water and liquid laundry starch to make the paper mache mixture. Use about one cup of water to two cups of starch. Step 5:

Tear the newspaper into strips about one inch long. The paper will be overlapped so make sure you have plenty of strips. Step 6:

Dip the newspaper strips into the paper mache mixture. Make sure that they are wet completely. Run the paper gently through your fingers to remove the excess liquid. Step 7:

Lay the paper mache strips onto the volcano form. Make sure the entire structure and the cardboard are covered. Be sure not to cover the opening to the bottle at the center of the volcano. This is where the lava will erupt. Overlap the paper to make a stronger form and smooth the newspaper from top to bottom gently with your fingers. This is the part kids really love. Step 8:

Wait for the paper mache to dry completely. This should take only a few hours. Step 9:

Decorate your volcano with the paint. Any materials can be used to make the volcano unique. Use DIET COLA and when your ready one MENTO'S MENT!!!!