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Can tissue paper pulp be used to form small, three-dimensional forms on the surface of papier mache?
I am a newbie, just starting out, and not sure I want to try PM pulp right now.
I'm also wondering if bread pulp could be used in the same way.
If anyone knows of links to toilet paper pulp recipes, I'd appreciate that too.
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No problem. For a very easy method, just take the toilet paper in about the amount you want to use, scrunch it up with your paste (e.g. 75% wallpaper, 25% PVA), keeping it a dry as possible while achieving the working consistency you need. Shape it as you want.
It might be sensible to dry each piece separately, even in a low oven, and then stick it to the master. If you put it straight on, the moisture will weaken the surface below, which might wilt.
If you want to be a bit more sophisticated, you can separate the layers of toilet paper, tear them into smaller pieces, mash very thoroughly in water with a fork, squeeze out the water, add the paste and a bit of ground chalk and then model to your desired shapes.
It should work well.
DavidO
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You're in TX, I'm in WA. I bought a couple of bread-dough ornaments that had been varnished or shellaced, and they got soft. I've been leery of the material ever since.
David's instructions should work very well. Give it a try.
Sue
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Dopapier & Catperson,
Thanks for the quick replies! 
I wondered about the bread pulp, since I have only found recipes for it for grade-school projects....I.e., I wondered if it survived any longer than the kids' attention spans! 
Thanks again!
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