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Tangle Bowl

Tangle bowl

Time

Age

Level

Materials

Wallpaper paste

Wool

Bowl

Oil

Method

Make up the wallpaper paste according to the packet instructions

Cut a length of wool

Lightly grease the bowl to stop the wool sticking once dry.

Turn the bowl upside down.

Dip the wool in the wall paper paste.

Drape the wool over and around the bowl multiple times and don't forget to cover the bottom.

Leave to fully dry.

Slip the wool off the bowl to reveal a delicate tangle bowl.

Categories

This is an unusual alternative to papier mâché and is suited to older children who have more nimble fingers. The delicate bowl would make a lovely present for Mother's Day. This example uses just one colour of wool but you could try different colours for different looks or co-ordinate with other accessories in a room.: 20 minutes plus overnight drying: Over 10's: Medium