Papier Mache Hello Kitty Hot Air Balloon

hello kitty hot air balloon

Posted by cupcake gangster

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A very fun project for all ages! You can turn it into a pinata or just a decoration.

TO MAKE SMALL HOT AIR BALLOONS. Great for party favors
Use water balloons & sm yogurt cups or shaving cream covers (baskets)instead.

PAPIER MACHE PASTE-
Combine 1/2 cup flour &
2 cups cold water. Add that to a saucepan of 2 cups boiling water & bring to a boil. Remove from heat & stir in 3 TBS sugar.
LET COOL.
This was my 1st ever papier mache creation. It was so much fun. I want to papier mache everything!!!

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You Will Need (9 things)

  • Tape
  • String
  • Paint
  • Sour cream or other sized Container(s)
  • Water
  • Balloon
  • Sugar
  • Flour
  • Newspaper

Steps (4 steps, 2400 minutes)

  1. 1

    Place balloon in bowl for stability. Drag a strip of newspaper through paste & wipe off excess. Cover balloon

    (leave a sm opening on top for pinata)

    LET DRY 24 HOURS.

    (COVER the paste so it doesn't dry out).

  2. 2

    For the hanger I hot glued a hook on the top days later but do it now don't wait like I did
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    FOR THE HOT AIR BALLOON NECK-
    I hot glued a cut sour cream container. You can glue or tape instead & use whatever size container that works for you.

  3. 3

    Cut out a basket from another plastic container. Or if you can make the neck & basket from one go for it.
    Cover the balloon & sour cream containers w newspaper & (pm)paste.

    Allow to dry.

  4. 4

    Paint or add crepe paper or tissue paper to decorate.

    WHEN DRY-
    Punch holes into the "neck" & "basket".
    Attach basket to neck with string (or yarn, ribbon).

    NOTE-
    IF YOU ARE MAKING THIS INTO A PINATA MAKE SURE THE INSIDE IS DRY BEFORE ADDING CANDY.