Papier-mâché
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Papier-mâché (UK: /ˌpæpieɪ ˈmæʃeɪ/, US: /ˌpeɪpər məˈʃeɪ/; French: [papje mɑʃe]; lit. 'chewed paper'), frequently written as paper mache, is a composite material consisting of paper pieces or pulp, sometimes reinforced with textiles, and bound with an adhesive, such as glue, starch, or wallpaper paste.
Papier-mâché sculptures are used as an affordable building material for a variety of traditional and ceremonial activities, as well as in arts and crafts. Many people use this as a form of decorative hobby.