Paper Mache - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. cold water
1 1/2 to 1 3/4 c. flour
newspaper, cut into 1 x 15-inch strips

Preparation

Mix water and flour with wire whisk.
Mixture should be same thickness as heavy cream.
Coat a mold (molded clay or an inflated balloon make a good mold) with one layer of newspaper strips which have been dipped in water.
Dip strips in flour mixture and layer over first layer of strips until mold is well coated.
Let stand until strips on mold are dry and hard.
Paint over the strips if you like.