Waterproof Paper Mache Pots

The basic concept was to use a variety of easily available products and use them together to create waterproof outdoor sculptures.

Waterproof paper mache pots.

The downside is that you lose a lot of detail and it makes for a pretty grainy rough surface but it will be waterproof. It s a great method for outdoor statues or anything you want to look like concrete. Darice paper mache clay pot 4 x 4 inches 12 pack 2839 04. 4 4 out of 5 stars 12.

Someone recently mentioned that dan reeder makes outside sculptures with paper mache and waterproofs them with torn sheets dipped in outdoor glue. Another option is to use thin set mortar in your top layer of paper mache and paint with exterior house paint. Concrete is porous so water will seep inside eventually. Paper mache a k a papier mâché.

In this instructable i will show you how to make a biodegradable paper mache pot. For transplanting plants directly into the garden. Aug 05 2005 papier mâché is not waterproof or water resistant unless you seal it or use an additive in the mix. Is an incredibly simple process.

Then apply at least two layers of the mortar paper mache mix directly to the foam. Only 1 left in stock order soon. This foam can be carved easily into almost any shape. This forms a hard exterior shell.