Papier Mache Halloween Dragon

12. Tear strips of brown craft paper in appropriate sizes. Soften them by placing them in a container of water.

13. Wring the excess water from the torn paper strips and spread the glue mixture onto the paper strips. Begin layering the paper strips on the armature. Start at the bottom and work up to the top. When the first layer is dry, apply a second layer, placing subsequent paper layers at 90 degrees to the previous layer wherever possible to strengthen. Let dry.

14. Add more layers of paper, usually 6 to 8 layers for a piece this size. Let dry.