It never fails. I buy a five gallon bucket of joint compound for a project and I only use half of it. The rest sits in the bucket until by the end of the year; it’s a nasty soupy mess that ends up in the trash. So this year, when I was cleaning out my old supplies, I decided I needed to use that little bit of leftover joint compound for something fun – making a paper mache alligator for my kid. This technique probably isn’t endorsed by craft professionals, but if you’re intrigued, keep reading for this fiber-filled how-to! Read More