How to make a Pinata
Materials:
- Punch Balloon
- Flour
- Water
- Newspaper
- Colored Tissue Paper
- Glue
- Zip Tie
Instructions:
- Rip the newspaper into 2” strips.
- Make a paste using one part flour to two parts water.
- Inflate the punch balloon. We recommend using a punch balloon because of it’s round shape. It also comes with a rubber band attachment at the end to make it easy to hang.
- Hang the inflated balloon in a sturdy place. Keep in mind that as you add the papier mache, it will weigh the balloon down so it’s important to make sure you leave enough space to work.
- Apply the newspaper by dipping each strip into the paste and sticking it onto the balloon. Make sure to cover every space. Apply two coats at this time.
- After you’ve applied a couple of coats, give it some time to dry before you add more layers.
- Add additional layers until it is to your liking. We recommend adding 4-5 layers so that it is sturdy enough, but not too sturdy that it is difficult to break. Once you are done, let it dry.
- While you’re letting the papier mache dry, it would be a good time to prep your decorations. Take your colored tissue paper and cut it into strips. Cut fringe into the strips to add a festive touch.
- Once the papier mache is dry, you can glue the strips across the pinata. Be creative and colorful and just have fun with your design. Since it’s a spherical shape, you can even design it after popular icons like an Angry Birds character or even a Death Star for a Star Wars themed party.
- Remove the balloon at the very end by popping it and pulling it out by the string. You can then fill the hole with treats and trinkets.
- Use an exact-o knife to cut two small slits on a sturdy section of the pinata and insert the zip tie. Close it up to complete it and hang it with a rope.