Step 8: Assemble and Mache the Base

I slid the base over the pop bottle music box I'd created. I then duct taped the base to the bottle.

I put the skewers back in their holes for a two reasons:

1. It will keep the holes I created for the poles uncovered when I mache.
2. Having the poles pushed all the way down so they touch the table helps to keep the base steady while I work.

They will be removed after the mache is done.

Using my basic layering technique, I started the first coat of paper mache. I'm not too concerned about the shape being perfect because I want the carousel to appear older and slightly warped. I did care that the paper strips lay flat when I was doing the edging and covering the bottle, so I used long but thin strips of paper (always good for angles, bumps and crevices).