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May 24th, 2019 at 1:46pm
 
I have made some glandes out of paper and water. After that I let them dry. I have noticed that they "flake off" after 3 seconds of being slung. To solve that problem I simply wrapped them with scotch tape. Now my question is, is there a better way of keeping them intact?
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Reply #1 - May 24th, 2019 at 2:10pm
 
glue
glue and natural fibers on the surface.
but why would you need paper ammo?! it seems a waste of materials and time
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Reply #2 - May 24th, 2019 at 2:45pm
 
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  Thanks for the suggestion Smiley I use paper  because they're safe and "malleable", plus I get the paper from my old notebooks, and another plus since it's summer here in the Philippines I got all the time in the world! Cheesy
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Reply #3 - May 25th, 2019 at 8:46am
 
Plus the make excellent indoor ammo if you have the room for short range practice
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Reply #4 - May 25th, 2019 at 10:53am
 
    Other members have mentioned paper ammo in the past.  I can see how it would be useful for indoor slinging practice.  For safe outdoor slinging I usually use tennis balls.
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Reply #5 - May 28th, 2019 at 7:31am
 
papermache is what you want.

Old newspaper is the best material as it's very absorbent.

Cheap wall paper paste is what most people use for paper mache.
Also very cheap and easy to use.

You make up some wall paper paste, mix it with shredded newspaper to form a thick mouldable matrial. mould and let dry.
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Reply #6 - May 28th, 2019 at 7:33am
 
Thanks C_A!

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Reply #7 - Jun 5th, 2019 at 8:46pm
 
    When I was in the Cub Scouts we'd make paper mache  with chopped up newspaper.  For a binder we used just flour and water.
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Reply #9 - Jun 23rd, 2019 at 9:12am
 
that's brilliant !
almost like making paper based playdoh Smiley

You can get a cheap handblender for a under a £10, probably best not the use the kitchen one Wink
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Reply #10 - Jun 23rd, 2019 at 5:49pm
 
That does look good. Might have to give that a go.
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Reply #11 - Jun 23rd, 2019 at 6:32pm
 
Sind Sie nicht zu leicht?
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Reply #12 - Jun 24th, 2019 at 12:14am
 
Hmmmm...

I wonder if one could make Micarta slingstones...
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Reply #13 - Jun 24th, 2019 at 5:47am
 
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I'm sorry but the translation doesn't help Undecided
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Reply #14 - Jun 24th, 2019 at 5:50am
 
Oh and before making the glandes do note that they lose 40-60% percent of their original size
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