https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/papier-mache-hello-kitty-hot-air-balloon • Posted by cupcake gangster
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!!!
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!!!
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).
For the hanger I hot glued a hook on the top days later but do it now don't wait like I did O 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.
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.
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.