How do you do paper mache with a balloon?

How to do it

1. Blow up balloon and place in a large bowl for stability.
2. Dip newspaper strips into glue mixture and papier-mache 3 layers of newspaper onto balloon.
3. Section the papier-mache balloon into 8 equal lengthwise parts with 1/4-inch tape.
4. Alternating colors, paint sections of balloon with craft paint.
5. Remove tape.

How do you make paper mache Christmas decorations?

How to make papier mache baubles

1. Cut a length of string, measuring about 10cm, for the hanging loop. Fold in half and tape to a polystyrene ball using a small piece of sticky tape.
2. Cut the newspaper into small stripsabout 1cm x 2cm.
3. Leave to dry and then repeat the process.

How to make a balloon out of paper mache?

Use a Sharpie pen to draw a line around the balloon to mark the top of the bowl. Tear newspaper into small squares, apply paper mache paste or Mod Podge to the balloon, cover with newspaper, brush with more paste or Mod Podge again and leave to dry.

How do you make a paper mache Christmas bauble?

Dip the paper strips into the flour mixture and stick to the balloon, keep going until the balloon is completely covered – at least two layers. Hang the bauble and allow to dry – this usually takes overnight – remember to cover the surface below the balloon to protect it from drips.

What to make with paper mache for Halloween?

Paper mache ideas: candy bowls Dish up the sweets for the little trick-or-treaters with Clare Buswell’s fab handmade bowl Inflate a balloon to your desired bowl size. Use a Sharpie pen to draw a line around the balloon to mark the top of the bowl.

What to make with a papier mache base?

Create assorted fruits and veg by utilizing balloons, cardboard, and empty containers to build bases, then decorate with colorful tissue paper and paint. Embrace the season and design your papier mâché produce around the time of year (think: pumpkins and squash for fall or berries and melon in summer).