instructions on how to make your own birthday or special occasion pinata
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Details
Pinata
Materials:
Balloons
Newspaper
String
LINIT® Starch Paste (See recipe in the Arts & Crafts section)
Paint and brushes
Process:
Decide what you want your pinata to be, i.e. type of animal.
Blow up balloon (or balloons) depending on what you want to make. Tie the end then twist or tape balloons together to desired shape.
Tear several pages of newspaper into 1" by 5" strips.
Dip the strips of newspaper in the paste and place on the balloon, smoothing the strips as you go. Cover the balloon with one layer and allow to dry. Leave a small portion of the balloon, near the knot, uncovered so the balloon can be popped later.
After the second or third layer, loop a piece of thick string completely around the largest part of your pinata form a 2" diameter loop at the top from which to hang the pinata once it is finished.
Continue adding layers until the pinata is at least 1/4" thick.
When the last layer is dry, pop the balloon, fill with candy and then tape the opening shut.
When dry and hard, paint the pinata with poster (tempera) paints.
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