Resources Needed

The resources listed below are books which use paper, rather than clay to build pots.  We thought that a material which is so cheap and easily accessible, and does not require a kiln or specialist facilities, might be more appropriate for the Primary/Middle school.

Pâpier Maché                                              Miranda Innes
DK Crafts Library                                   ISBN 0 - 7513 - 0247 - 3
A brilliant book,  full of ideas on container shapes and decoration.

Pâpier Maché Style                                   Alex MacCormick
Michael O'Mara Books Limited                   ISBN 1 - 85479 - 912 - 6
Wonderful ideas for shapes and designs.

Pâpier Maché                                                Juliet Bawden
Conran Octopus Ltd                                ISBN 1 - 85029 - 682 - 0
Great Ideas with some really 'different' approaches to design and effects.

30 Pâpier Maché Projects                                Compilation
Ultimate Edition                                      ISBN 1 - 86035 - 237 - 5
A book with some nice simple projects including puppets, figures and animals as well as pots

Paper into pots                                              Gerry Copp
Search Press                                           ISBN 085532772 - 3
Some super designs with vibrant decorative effects.

The art and craft of Pâpier Maché                 Juliet Bawden
Mitchell Beazley                                     ISBN 1 - 85732 - 461 - 7
Another brilliant book by this popular author.

Weave Coil and Plat Crafty Container             Lois Walpole
Search Press                                                                                      ISBN 085532810 - x
Some brilliant ideas using basic materials which are easily available.