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Papier-mchPapier-mch (French, 'chewed-up paper') is a construction material that consists of pieces of paper, sometimes reinforced with textiles, stuck together using a wet paste (e.g. glue, starch, or wallpaper adhesive). The crafted object becomes solid when the paste dries. A form of Papier-mch had been in existance in China for hundreds of years until a much stronger version (including glue) was patented by Henry Clay of Birmingham England in 1702. It was a common technique for making dolls in the 19th century, before plastics became available. Piatas are an example, as is one of the Papal Tiaras. Constructing papier-mch is a common craft used to entertain children.
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