how can you make a paper mache pinata without a balloon...or buying one?

Question

don't answer it unless u have a real answer =]

i can't use a balloon cuz i don't have any...and i can't really buy one at this time of day...hehe

Answer 1

what an unusual question!

I have only ever made them using a balloon... obviously you need a shape to 'mould' your paper mache onto, and ballons can be easily removed afterwards

If you're not fussed about the shape of the finished pinata, you could recycle an old cereal packet as your base, and paper mache over that... although I would be careful not to make the paper mache too wet... or the box might collapse in on itself!!

maybe you could put a large freezer bag over the box before you start... something that would 'waterproof' it without adding too much strength to the finished product

good luck...

and I am very curious about why you are reluctant to use a balloon... is it because of an allergy? or you don't want to be limited by the balloon shape? I'm such a sticky beak!

Answer 2

Using a plastic bag is a pretty good idea. What about using a rubber glove if you have you one. You could just wrap the fingers all together not individually. The point is you need something hollow to wrap your paper strips around so you get a shape but also space inside for your candy. If you're not going to care about breaking it open you could cover just about anything. A cereal box or a plastic container, like an old butter container or something, might work for you.

Hope that helps, good luck!

Answer 3

Lol. Get a plastic bag and blow it up, or you can use a thin paper box.

Answer 4

You'd have to blow up a plastic bag, then let the air out.
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Answer 5

why not use a plastic container

Answer 6

Hi:

There are several ways to make a Paper Mache Pinata

1. Use a balloon and put Paper Mache

2) make a carboard form and wrap it it cling wrap plastic and cover it with 5 layers of paper mache drying between layer over night cut the paper mache in half and rejoin it minus the cardboard form by put a other 5 layers on it -drying each layer over night

3) Do # 2 but don't cut it in half

4) use a Coat hanger form and cling on plasic wrap and paper mache it

5) use chicken wire and paper mache it

for more info here are some websites and books along with mine favorite Paper mache recipe:

http://dir.yahoo.com/Arts/Visual_Arts/Sculpture/Papier_Mache/

http://www.geocities.com/toddlermoms/pap...

http://home.eol.ca/~props/recipes.html...

http://kids.creativity-portal.com/d/reci...

http://www.make-stuff.com/kids/papier_ma...

http://www.planetpals.com/papermache.htm...

http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/paperma...

http://www.kidsturncentral.com/holidays/...

http://www.homeschoolzone.com/pp/crafts/...

http://www.recipestogo.com/childsticky/c...

http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,pa...

http://www.thatsmyhome.com/recipes-for-k...


http://www.kinderart.com/kitchen/machepu...

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http://www.geocities.com/toddlermoms/pap...

http://www.planetpals.com/papermache.htm...

http://www.make-stuff.com/kids/papier_ma...

http://www.abcteach.com/babysit/joann/pa...

familycrafts.about.com/od/pape...

www.fakefruit.com/Projects/Fre...

www.papiermache.co.uk

www.kidsturncentral.com/crafts...

www.fakefruit.com

www.avesstudio.com/Products/Pa...

www.creativepapermache.com/pro...

www.princetonol.com/groups/iad...

www.dltk-kids.com/animals/pape...

www.kids-fun-and-games.com/pap...

deltacrafts.com/Projects/Craft...

www.michaels.com/art/online/pr...

www.creativepapermache.com

www.craftbits.com/viewArticle....


for tv craft website that got this :

http://www.hgtv.com/ - type paper mache in there search box

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/crafts... tpe paper mache in the search box

http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/paperma..

Here one I got off the net:

Paste


1 cup cold water
1 cup flour
2 1/2 cups boiling water
1 T. powdered alum
3/4 tsp. oil of wintergreen

Mix the cold water and flour together, stirring until smooth.
Add the boiling water and mix well. Pour the mixture into the top of a double boiler.
Cook over low heat until smooth. Add the alum and stir.
Remove from heat. When the mixture is cool, add the oil of wintergreen.

Here some books on it that you can pick up at any bookstore or library along :

Papier Mache
by Deri Robins

Papel Mache
by Juliet Bawden, Diane James, Juliet Bawden, Jon Barnes (Photographer), Diane James

Paper Crafts: 50 Extraordinary Gifts and Projects, Step by Step
by Gillian Souter, Gillian Souter


Creating with Papier-Mache
by Victoria Seix, Victoria Seix, Victoria Seix

Papier Mache: An Introduction to the Art of Modeling in Paper
by Peter Rush

The Papier Mache
by Ray Gibson, Cheryl Evans (Editor), Fiona Watt (Editor)

Papercraft: Paper-Making and Paper-Mache
by Lynette Silver

Paper Mache
by Dorling Kindersley Publishing

Dollmaking with Papier MâChé and Paper Clay
by Doris Rockwell Rockwell Gottilly

Contemporary Craft of Paper Mache: Techniques - Projects - Inspirations
by Helga Meyer, Carol Taylor (Editor)

Paper and Fabric Mache: 100 Imaginative and Ingeneous Projects to Make
by Dawn Cusick

Paper Mache
by Miranda Innes - An execellent book on the subject

Papier Mache Fun
by Irene Lassus, Marie-Anne Voituriez

Papier-Mache
by Renee F. Schwarz, Renee F. Schwarz (Illustrator)

The Complete Book of Papercrafts: 26 Step-by-Step Projects to Make from Paper
by Susan Penny, Martin Penny (Editor), Martin Penny

Fanciful Paper Projects: Making Your Own Posh Little Follies
by Sandra Evertson

Arnold Grummer's Complete Guide to Paper Casting
by Arnold Grummer, Mabel Grummer

Paper Mache
by Alex

125 Papercrafts Projects: Step-by-Step Papier Mache, Decoupage, Paper Cutting, Collage, Decorative Effects and Paper Construction
by Lucy Painter (Editor)

Papier Mache
by Judy Balchin

Papier-Mache (Let's Create! Series)
by Dorothy L. Gibbs (Editor), Parramon's Editorial Team Staff (Photographer)

Crafts from Papier-Mache
by Violaine Lamerand

The Michaels Book of Paper Crafts
by Lark Books, Megan Kirby (Editor), Lark Books (Manufactured by)

Papier-Mache for Kids
by Sheila McGraw


Hope this helps