Tribal art decor with papier mache

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A simple yet beautiful décor this is! Made with an amalgamation of tribal motifs and papier mache this is a super way to make best use of the waste.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Step 1

  • We are going to make the paper mache base to paint the tribal design.
  • Take white paper, tear into small pieces, soak it in little water to make the paper soft, remove the excess water by placing it on the corrugated box flap.

Step 2

Step 2

  • Take this papier mache in the plastic bowl; add Fevicol MR and little amount of Talcum powder.
  • Take the square base of corrugated box flap to make it little hard. Place the papier mache on the cut square using Fevicol MR for sticking.
  • Take the tissue paper and stick it on the surface to make it little smooth using Fevicol MR.
  • Pierce the holes towards the top to attach the strings and beads.
  • Let it dry completely.
  • Refer to the image.

Step 3

Step 3

  • Paint the base with Acrylic Colour White 27.
  • Let it dry.
  • Draw the tribal motifs of the animals and the border design on the base.

Step 4

Step 4

  • Paint the design with Acrylic Colours Burnt Sienna 01, Black 02 and Dark Brown 05.
  • Leave it to dry.
  • Your final design will look like this.
  • Take thick wooden stick from nature like this.

Step 5

Step 5

  • Take the wooden stick, colourful wooden beads and jute thread. Pass the thread through the beads and the paper mache base and attach it to the stick aesthetically.
  • Refer to the image.

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