Pulp Mixin'

Paper Possibilities

Why Play This Way?

Look closely; you’ll notice that every object Nancy remembers is made from paper! Indeed, the humble piece of paper can truly be anything. In this play experience, your little one will explore a familiar material in an unexpected way. The process of making this pulpy mixture will invite sensory exploration, fine motor practice, and creativity as your little one forms a one-of-a-kind sculpture.

Sensory

Fine Motor

Science

Arts & Crafts

Water

SET THE STAGE FOR PLAY: 5 Minutes

Adult Participation: Required

Ready

  • Toilet paper

  • Cup of water

  • Bowl

  • Glue

  • Piece of cardboard

  • Paint or watercolor

  • Paint brushes

SET

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.

PLAY!

Make your mush!

  • Tear the toilet paper into small pieces and place them in a bowl.

  • Add water and let the paper soak for at least 5 minutes.

  • Squish, smash, poke, and tear the soaked paper until it completely breaks down into a pulp.

  • Squeeze out the excess water.

  • Add a giant blob of glue to your pulp, mix well, and explore.

Make your sculpture!

  • Sculpt an interesting shape by stacking, piling, and squeezing your mush on the cardboard.

  • Place your finished art piece (and its cardboard base) in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until dry.

  • Once cooled, paint your sculpture and marvel at your paper transformation!

Experiment time!

  • Re-create some, or all, of the above activity using different types of paper:

    Newspaper, tissue paper, scrap paper, paper towels, envelopes, junk mail, construction paper, tissue, etc. 
     
  • Hint: You will need to adjust your glue & water ratios as well as the time it takes to achieve a sculptable pulp.

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