My Entry for NeedleworkMonday_DIY Paper Mache Pouch by @needlework and Company

Hello my dear needleworkers and to my newfound Hive family here. Since we're all under home quarantine, I find it best to find something to do to keep myself busy. I thought of continuing with an old project for our pastime and that is DIY paper mache . We have lots of piled notebooks that can be used. I planned to make a circular pattern to be used for my crocheted pouch as you can see on the above photos.

You only need the following materials, re:

• Water-based Laundry starch
• Scratch papers
• Bottle\Can for pattern
• Plastic bag.
  First prepare your pattern maker. I used plastic cannester for my pattern then wrapped it with plastic. The purpose is that it would be easier to pull the paper mache afterwards. Simply mix the starch with water to make a paste. Paste the paper all over the area on each piece to form a cylinder. Stop until the desired thickness is done. Let it dry until it's hard enough. You may paint it with different colors too.

Actually, it's for multi-purpose usage. I can insert it in my pouch to make it more presentable and it's easy to transfer to another pouch if the other need some washing.

There, that's my other crocheted pouch with the paper vase inside. When not in use, you can use it as a pen/pencil holder or whatever you want.

That's Antonia's finished product. She painted it with pastels for her pencil case as well.

That's all for now guys, I have more DIY's next week.
Thanking @needlework along with @shanibeer, @muscara and @marblely for initiating this needlework community.

Till then,
@Sarimanok