How to Make a Star Pinata

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A star is a super shape for a piñata. It hangs well, is easy to fill with candies and best yet, is a fairly simply design to put together.

Part 1

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Forming the star shape

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Draw a large star shape on cardboard. This will form the template for shaping the wire. It should be at least 30cm x 30cm/12 inch x 12 inch or even higher, to be large enough to hold contents and be hit by the piñata stick.
- Cereal and grocery boxes are really good for this. The look of the cardboard doesn't matter as it will be covered.
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These should be the same width. They will form the sides of the star.

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The wide strips should stand upright. Use tape to attach to the star base.
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Continue all the way around the star until the whole star now has a three dimensional shape.
- Tape all joins of the strips together firmly.

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Filling the star

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This will cover the star shortly.
These are usually small candies and toys. Candies must be wrapped, for hygiene reasons.
Then bring the newspaper up around the sides of the star and tape closed over the open edge of the star. Repeat with another piece of newspaper to ensure it is strong.

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Decorating the star

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Use one color or vary the colors, as preferred.
Fold over the strips, then cut lots of slits, leaving space between the slit and the fold. Continue all the way along each strip.
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Glue the paper or foil fringe to the star.
- Glue from outside inward. Glue the fringe all the way around the outside of the star first.
- Move inward, gluing each new fringe layer over the top of the last.
- For more interest, consider changing the color of the paper or foil for the inner layers.
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Leave the center of the star free of fringe. Cut out a smaller cardboard star. Cover it with paper or foil in a matching or different color. Glue to the center.
- Add the name of the party person if wished.
- Decorate with stickers for something additional (optional).
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Add fringe to the side of the star next. Move methodically around the star, gluing in place and lifting up the fringe as you glue, to ensure it looks it best.
- Continue adding fringe until you can no longer see the newspaper.

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Hanging the star piñata

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Tie in place firmly and leave a loop at the top for handing.
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It is now ready for hitting. It's lightweight nature will ensure that it is easy to break open and release its goodies.

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Do I have to cut the newspaper before I wrap it around the pinata?

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Yes, look at Step 3 in Part 2. The article shows where to cut it.

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You can use a baseball bat or a regular stick.

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Yes. You can add some holes in the pinata itself to string it up later with ribbon or rope. You could also use some kind of hook to attach and hang it up.

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Things You'll Need

Cardboard
Marker and ruler
Scissors
Newspaper
Filling goodies (wrapped candies and toys)
Tape
Tissue paper or foil/metallic foil (colors of choice)
Glue stick
Stickers for additional decoration (optional)
Piñata stick

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