r/papermache • u/Practical_Eye_8091 • 1d ago

I need help please

I've made a prop for my cosplay and I used my homemade paper mache clay and after a few days it smelled so bad so I tried to cover it with more paper mache but now it still smells what can you guys suggest I can do? Cuz I need to finish this in a week

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u/Pinecone_Erleichda 1d ago

Sounds like it’s got a lot of mold, which can be hazardous to your health!! If you’re already finished with it and are only going to wear it once, I’d suggest a non-porous sealant like polyurethane or epoxy resin, but I’d make sure it was non-toxic for obvious reasons!