papier mache (as papyemache)

[Fr.] A material composed principally of paper. The commoner varieties are prepared by pulping any kind or mixture of different kinds of paper into a homogeneous ma of a doughy consistence. Some earthy material may be mixed with the pulp, as well as chemicals, resinous substances, and glue to harden it and prevent the attacks of insects. The pulp is rolled into thick sheets, and a sufficient quantity is taken to form the article of ornament desired; this is subjected to heavy pre ure between cameo and intaglio dies and afterward dried. Its paper-nautilus, s. The paper-sailor or argosurface may now be gilded, painted with oil or size naut. [ARGONAUT.] paper-peat, s. Petrol.: A peat consisting of thin, easily divisible, table and desk furniture, interior architectural and layers. IMG:content-0622.png:[blocks in formation] colors, or varnished. The toughne and lightne of this material peculiarly adapt it for table-ware, other ornaments.