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๐Ÿบ ACTIVA Fast Mache - 2 pounds: Quick-Drying Instant Papier Mache for Every Crafting Project Review

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Description of ๐Ÿบ ACTIVA Fast Mache - 2 pounds: Quick-Drying Instant Papier Mache for Every Crafting Project

The original, fast drying papier Mache, its unique formula speeds the air drying process from days to hours, helping create larger projects faster. Made from 100% recycled paper, just add water, it mixes easily and is easy handle; very versatile and easy to carve and sculpt with modeling tools. Adheres to most any surface and dries to a remarkably hard finish with minimal shrinkage, can be sanded, sawn, cut or drilled. Perfect for school projects, dioramas, decorative objects and intricate sculpture; easy to paint and add texture, detail, patterns and color. Easy clean up with just soap and water, safe and nontoxic, made in the USA and meets all US and European testing standards, ACMI Approved.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good for DIYers.

I just started using this thing. I make 3D sculptures with it. It gets pretty hard if you apply it in a thick enough layer. It takes some time to get used to the mixture of water and powder. There's no really wrong answer, just what consistency do you want, soft or lumpy? My only wish is that there is a way to make this stuff super smooth in the end. Maybe I just need to polish it some more. Overall though. I love this stuff and will use it again. It's not very durable, so don't sit on it. Theโ€ฆ

Pros
  • power
Cons
  • doubt

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Not fast at all.

Nothing fast about it. I used this to make a sphere (I had a balloon for the shape). Well I think it has sharp parts or something because the balls burst when I tried to put it on. Then I used the ball. It took ages to dry (it wasn't even remotely dry in one day, for example). I really hated this thing. I ended up just cutting up the newspaper, mixing flour and water and making it the old fashioned way. THAT was fast compared to that stuff. The only reason I didn't give it a star was if you'reโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Paper and Craft Paper
Cons
  • Not as thick as other sets

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good product! I love it!

This is a great product! There were negative reviews about this product but I believe the people using it didn't follow the instructions. If you mix enough water to make a sticky paste, the paste will stick to whatever you use (in my case I covered the styrofoam). If the product is too sticky, all you have to do is wet your fingers and smooth the surface. The thicker you apply the product, the longer it will take to dry. "Fast" all depends on the thickness of your layer. The first layer takesโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Paper mache
Cons
  • Big and chunky