Materials needed 

Cellophane tape, scissors, starch glue, brush, 
old newspapers, wet towel.

Besides the above, paper knife, apron and 
ruler etc.

• Mixing the paste

When using starch glue, which can be  
bought in stores, dilute it with water  
at a ratio of about 50 : 50 in a sauce dish 
or other container, etc. For homemade paste, 
mix (wheat) flour with water at a ratio of 
about 100 : 500-700 and cook the mixture 
on low heat, stirring constantly. 
This will give you an excellent paste.

• Using the paste

Place an old newspaper at any other protective 
paper on a table. Starch the fancy paper over 
the newspaper, etc. for pasting. Be sure to 
paste the thin paper - the cardboard. Use the 
right amount of paste - not too much, not too little. 
Too much paste may ruin the finish while too little 
paste may cause the fancy paper to peel off.

• Pasting

After applying easily to the fancy paper, wait about one minute until the paper softens with 
the absorbed paste, then apply it onto the cardboard. (Note: When using Japanese paper,  
or 'Washi', no waiting is necessary). When sticking the paper to the corners of the cardbord, 
cut the corresponding section of the fancy paper with a scissors.  
This will give you a beautiful finish.

• Other points

When pasting, always wipe the paste from your hands with a wet towel. This will ensure 
a beautiful finish. After pasting, smooth the surface to remove the air between 
the fancy paper and cardboard. 

• How to assemble B-3

Follow the easy steps outlined above for a beautiful finish