Papier mache Artworks Papier mache is a delicate decorative art which shows the artistic zeal of a craftsman. This unique craft involves the use of paper pulp for creating beautiful artifacts painted by expert craftsmen in lifelike images of kingfishers, maple leaves and other motifs. The traditional Kashmiri method of making papier mache starts with waste paper which is soaked in water for several days until it disintegrates. The excess water is drained out and the paper is mixed with cloth, rice straw and copper sulphate to form a pulp. This mixture is placed in a mould and left to dry for two to three days. On drying, the shape is cut away from the mould into two halves and then glued again. The surface is then coated with a layer of glue and gypsum and rubbed smooth with a stone. Next layers of tissue paper are pasted over it. A base color is painted on it and a design is added freehand. The object is then sandpapered or burnished and is finally painted with several coats of lacquer. The colors for painting designs on the surface are obtained by grinding and soaking various vegetable mineral dyes in pigment or stone form. The final product is a beautiful artwork that cannot be called the creation of one artist. It travels many pairs of talented hands before reaching its final destination.

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The designs painted on the papier mache objects are brightly colored and intricate. These vary in artistry and the choice of colors. Gold is used on most objects, either as the only color or as a highlight for certain motifs. Some objects with papier mache work are made from cardboard and wood. Papier Mache is mostly worked on small decorative and gift items. Papier mache decorations include Flower Vases, Table Lamps, Jewel Box, boxes, hand-painted artworks, plates, bowls, cups, trays, plates, animal replicas like elephants, deer and many more.