How-To: Papier-Mâché Enclosure

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February 9th, 2011 8

I really like this idea from Sivan Toledo. Although labor-intensive, the price is certainly right and the results are, IMHO, as good-looking as many purchased enclosures and with much more character. The mold is formed from scrap cardboard and covered with the wet paper mixture, and there are lots of finishing options. [via Hack a Day]

8 thoughts on “How-To: Papier-Mâché Enclosure”

cbleslie says:

February 9th, 2011 at 3:12 pm

This would be great for creating a mold for an enclosure, just cover it in release wax. then lay it up in fiberglass.
cbleslie says:

February 9th, 2011 at 3:12 pm

This would be great for creating a mold for an enclosure, just cover it in release wax. then lay it up in fiberglass.
Lynne Whitehorn says:

February 9th, 2011 at 3:15 pm

I like the organic lines. This would be especially nifty looking when marbleized or done in some other faux texture.
Lynne Whitehorn says:

February 9th, 2011 at 3:15 pm

I like the organic lines. This would be especially nifty looking when marbleized or done in some other faux texture.