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One simple way to make a mountain is to use papier-mache. It's relatively easy and inexpensive. First, get a sturdy cardboard or wooden square to put your mountain on. Then, scrunch up a sheet of newspaper into a ball and tape it together with masking tape. Glue the newspaper balls to the base and form the shape of a mountain. Let the glue dry for 24 hours so it's solid. To make your binding mixture, pour 1 cup (140 grams) of flour and 1 cup (240 mL) of water into a bowl. Stir this mixture continuously until all the lumps of flour are completely mixed with the water. Then, cut some newspaper into long strips about 1 by 3 in (2.5 by 7.6 cm) long. Dip the strips of newspaper into the mixture and spread them over the mountain of newspaper balls until it's fully covered. Let your mountain dry overnight and then add paint to bring it to life!