First soak paper with water. Each paper has a different absorption rate, soak the paper and let it stand for a few minutes to see how much is absorbed. Do this in a large bowl or right in the food processor.
Next add a paper mache paste. I used the cook method. Combining 1 c water, 2 tablespoons of flour and 1/4 tsp of salt (to aid in the prevention of mold). Sprinkle the flour over the water and use a whisk to remove lumps while it is heating up. As it heats up it will begin to thicken. Just before boil remove from heat and allow to cool a bit before add to the paper mix.
When it has cooled add it to the paper mix, lock the lid to the processor and pulsate. In a few short moments you will see how the paper has blended and you now have clay.
If you have added a bit more water than the paper absorbed just squeeze out the excess water before forming your project.
For this pot I used a tall glass for the mold. Put a dab of dishsoap on your hands and rub around the glass. This keeps the plastic wrap in place. The plastic wrap is used to ease the pot off the mold after it is dry. To give this pot an earthy feel I decided to wrap in twine.
If you have any questions or comments please feel free to post.
In the meantime revvvvv up your engines and feel the wind in your hair as you create.
UPDATE: 5/26/2020
Here is the finished pot. Added a second coat of paste after the first one dried.
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