| 1. |
CHILD |
Roll
diagonally two sheets of newspaper together to form a
thick 'rope'. |
| 2. |
PARENT |
About
2 inches from the top, give the rope a slight twist to
form the neck of the doll; secure the twist with masking
tape. The top 2 inches will be the head. |
| 3. |
PARENT |
Cut
the remaining rope to the length you desire to form the
doll's torso. |
| 4. |
PARENT |
Wrap
masking tape around the head and torso of the doll to
add strength to its form. |
| 5. |
CHILD |
Take
four shorter lengths of newspaper and roll into tight
ropes to form the arms and legs of the doll. |
| 6. |
CHILD/
PARENT |
Wrap
tape along the length of all (newspaper) 'rope' to hold
its shape and cut the legs and arms to an appropriate
length for the proportions of the doll. |
| 7. |
PARENT |
Secure
the legs and arms to the torso with masking tape. PARENT
- follow the instructions on the packet for mixing papier-mâché. |
| 8. |
CHILD |
Apply
three to four layers of papier-mâché to entire surface
of the doll. |
| 9. |
CHILD |
Roll some papier-mâché between your thumb and index finger
to form tight strips, and place the strips on the head
of the doll for hair. |
| 10. |
CHILD |
Cover
with thin strips of newspaper. ALTERNATIVELY: glue on
yarn for hair when doll is completely finished and varnished. |
| 11. |
PARENT |
Let
the doll dry overnight. |
| 12. |
CHILD/
PARENT |
When
the doll is completely dry, sand its surface lightly with
fine sandpaper. |
| 13. |
PARENT |
Apply
two coats of primer to the doll. |
| 14. |
CHILD |
Paint
the doll with poster paints. |
| 15. |
PARENT |
Seal
the dry paint with two coats of clear varnish. |
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