Surrounding Streets Papier-mache Bangle
by alialexander in Craft > Jewelry
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Surrounding Streets Papier-mache Bangle

This is a good way to repurpose the paper maps that you come home with after travel. Even though I use Google maps a lot I like the free colourful maps to give a good overview of a place. The bangle is a great souvenir while minimising waste.
Supplies

travel map
cardboard (toilet paper roll?)
pva glue and saucer and water
sticky tape
newspaper
wash cloth (hands get pretty sticky)
Rip


Rip up the newspaper, I used about 1 1/2 tabloid pages
Rip or cut the cardboard, I used the sticky tape to shape the bangle rather than staples (original idea) as I want to wear them through security at the airport.
Glue



Mix glue and water about 50/50
Dip the newspaper into the glue and around the cardboard shape
I alternate shorter shapes with long pieces
Wait

Take a couple of breaks to let the layers dry (I do 2 or 3 layers before a break).
More Ripping and Gluing



Rip up the map
Glue