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Could I do this with water in the balloon?

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No, because if you did, once the balloon popped, it would be drenched. The water will start to effect he newspaper and everything will start to fall apart.

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Can I use magazine strips instead of newspaper strips?

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Yes, you can use magazine strips. The ink may bleed, but if that doesn't matter to you, go for it!

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Why do you pop the balloon?

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The balloon is only a starter part, so once the papier mâché has hardened, it's no longer needed. Popping it now also prevents it from doing a surprise pop later -- imagine the fright if that happened during a science fair!

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Can I use helium in the balloon instead of air, and not pop it? What would happen?

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You could, but it wouldn't stay put, and it would probably rise a little, because it is helium. The balloon would pop on its own anyways, but you can try it!

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What other materials could I use instead of the newspaper?

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Magazines, old books, pamphlets, expired warranty cards.

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