Q&A for How to Make a Papier Mâché Vase

Yes. However, you will still need something to provide the structure for your vase. For example, you could use a tall, narrow cardboard box, an old vase that you don't mind covering in paper mâché, or an empty plastic water bottle. Balloons are just nice because you can pop them and remove them after the paper mâché dries.

Yes; use the thinnest paper you have. You may need to tear it into small pieces to get it to adhere to the form.

Make sure you do not inflate it all the way so less pressure will be on the balloon. While is doesn't 100% take away the chance it will pop, having extra air in the balloon will help it have more give so it's less likely to pop while putting the paper mache on.

No, but you could conceal a test tube or similar glass container inside to hold water for flowers.