How to Make DIY Paper Mache Apples for Autumn

Learn how to make colorful handmade paper mache apples - a fun fall kids' arts and crafts project.
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This adorable apple craft creates easy and inexpensive autumn decor, or for orchard and farm market dramatic play props. With just a few simple materials and easy-to-follow steps, you'll be able to create your very own bushel basket of DIY paper mache apples!
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Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:04 Roll and crunch newspaper into a ball
0:14 Use a few pieces of masking tape to hold the apple form together
0:25 In a small bowl mix equal parts school glue and water
0:38 Stir into a watery paper mache paste
0:46 Use a paintbrush to cover your apple form wtih the paper mache paste
0:56 Wrap your apple form in a square of paper towel
1:03 Cover with paper mache paste
1:36 Cut 1-2-inch squares of red, pink, green, or yellow tisse paper
1:41 Use the paper mache glue to paste them onto your apple form
1:49 Add multiple colors to add more dimension to your paper mache apples
1:53 Continue adding tissue paper squares until covered
1:58 Let dry for 24 hours
2:01 Poke a small hole in the top of your apple and insert a twig for a stem
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