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.

travel map

cardboard (toilet paper roll?)

pva glue and saucer and water

sticky tape

newspaper

wash cloth (hands get pretty sticky)

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.

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

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

Rip up the map

Glue