About an inch wide, Liz.

using wallpaper paste is easier and no chance of mold.

i realize this is an old comment but i thought i’d reply anyway. You can do as many layers as you want but the more you apply, the longer it’ll take to dry. The less you apply, the less sturdy it will be. But one or two layers is all you need. Try to apply them evenly and in the same direction. You can tear at the paper but it’ll be much neater if you trim into strips or other shape.

Thank you so much for sharing with your readers, Cassi! x

That should be ok, Eileen. It will still be bowl shaped. I think it will work. Let me know!

I’m confused too, Shelly. lol How did you see the post, and leave comment, and not see that all that information is in the post? It’s definitely an easy project that a first-time crafter can do. Read through the post – I tell you, step by step, how we made them.

Hi Robin, we used plastic bowls, but you could use ceramic as well, as long as you cover it with the saran wrap. Once the paper mache is completely dry it pops off easily in one piece.

Thanks, Carrie! It was my pleasure!

You’re so welcome! Nothing makes me happier than to know our ideas are inspiring and bringing happiness to other moms and hooligans out there.

Thanks, Becky! These bowls are one of my all-time favourites as well!

Thanks for pinning, Hannah! I hope you have fun with them. It think this will go down as one of my all-time favourite projects here!

Thanks, Cecilia! I loved how vibrant they turned out to be. 🙂

Thanks, Phyllis!

It was kind of fun to spread the process out over a few days. The kids were really excited when they finally came together. 🙂

Thanks, Melissa. I thought about using the balloons. We’ll have to try that another time. And yes, ours were worn as hats too. lol Glad you like the bowls. You’re right – you could make them for any occasion!

Thanks, Trisha. Everything I’ve read says to let the paper mache dry really well in to ensure mold doesn’t grow, but I figured it couldn’t hurt to add the salt. It really is fun and easy. As long as you don’t mind the goopy-messy part, you’ll love the process. 🙂

Thanks, Gina! A pinata would be beautiful. What a great idea! Isn’t paper mache great?

Thanks, Kierna! I want to make one for myself now!