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How Tto Make A Pinata

Written by Yogi Shinde

Topic: ParentingPublished January 25, 2008
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Step by step instructions Weather you decide to buy one or if your are looking for step by step instructions of how to make a pinata your self, pinata's are a great addition to any party.

nnnHere are simple step by step instruction on how to make a pinata -

This is what you need -

  • Flour
  • Water
  • Newspaper
  • Balloons
  • Glue
  • Cord
  • Crepe paper for decorating
  • And a Pen or a Crayon

How to make a Pinata -

nn 1. Make your papermache

n nCut the newspaper into long strips . Mix the flour and water to make a smooth paste.nInflate a balloon.(which ever shape you wish to use)

Dip each paperstrip in the flour water mixture and stick it over the balloon form. nCover the entire balloon with paper strips and let it dry. nCover the balloon with atleast 2 layers of paper and let it dry completely atleast for 12-24 hours.

nnThats your paper mache ready.

nn 2. Getting the Pinata ready for decorating

nCut an opening on the top of the pinata form to insert candy in it. nMake 2 spots at the top on the opposite sides and pass a thread through it so you can hang your pinata.

nn 3. Now for decorating the pinata...

nIf you are looking at making a pinata of simple form, you can use 2 or different color crepe paper and cut strips right nacross the length of the paper and use it to decorate the pinata.

n Spread glue and stick the strips horizontally making layers of different colors appear.

nnAnd you have a pinata ready for your party.....

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Yogi Shinde is a busy Mum and a web master of a kids games website featuring fun games kids can play You can find more articles on step by step method of nhow to make a pinata of different shape at Play kid games