Making a Canoe for Math Class?

Paper mache will soak up water and disintegrate. Use foam!

I would think styro foam would work the best.

doesn't paper mache get wet like paper?
doesn't foam float?
hmmm... what do you think?

Brenda Chavis

October 13, 20050 found this helpful

I think it would depend on if it has to hold your body weight.
Foam floats, but does not hold alot of weight. Paper mache would hold more weight, if you do it thick, and after it is compleatly dry, coat it with a poylerethene, or wax, tar, or any waterproof finish. I would coat it twice, inside and out.

Catherine Somerville

November 1, 20050 found this helpful

use used foam trays from fruit or pastries. Cut pattern, there should be 2 sides, with 1 seam. Hot glue the 2 sides together, bow, keel and stern . Take a small strip or two and form an upside down U and make seats. You can also cut out oars and by hot gluing two oar patterns together make them sturdy.