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Decorative hot air balloon are great talking points; are easy to make. They look good hanging in windows but don't have to be.
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First blow up a balloon until it is slightly smaller than you want your finished one to be; knot it. [1] X Research source
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Now get some papier mache and cover your balloon with it; leave a small section at the bottom clear. Make sure there are no wrinkles in your papier mache.Advertisement
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While you wait for the papier mache to dry, acquire (or weave) a basket the right size for your balloon and get some string.
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When the papier mache has dried pop the plastic balloon and remove its remnants. Then make four equally spaced holes around the bottom of your papier mache balloon. [2] X Research source
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After that, thread a piece of string through each of the holes; secure them by either gluing or tying. Then secure the string around the rim of the basket(equally spaced) with either glue or by tying. Make sure the basket hangs level under the papier mache balloon. [3] X Research source
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Now paint the outside of the papier mache shell however you want; leave it to dry. You may have to paint different sections at different times and apply more than one coat of paint. [4] X Research source
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Finally, glue a hook to the top of your decorative hot air balloon. [5] X Research source
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Finished.
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QuestionCould I use material instead of painting?T. ChinsenTop AnswererMaterial over the paper mache needs to be well secured with glue. A layer of white needs to be put down first to brighten the colored material. Without this layer, the colors will appear dull or dirty, as the ink on the paper mache will show through.
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QuestionWhat do I do if I don't have papier mache?T. ChinsenTop AnswererUse layers of tissue with brushed on glue on the balloon. Start with a white base layer, then add colored tissue to eliminate the painting step. The white layer will brighten the colors applied. It will also be a more delicate structure, as this is not as thick as newsprint.
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Warnings
- If a child is making one they should be under adult supervision and the adult should do any gluing, if with a glue gun, and make the holes in the papier mache shell.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Glue
- Papier mache - paper, water and PVA glue
- A hook
- String
- A basket
- Paint
- A balloon
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRtBI-Na4XE
- ↑ https://www.firstpalette.com/quick-how-to/papier-mache-balloon.html
- ↑ https://www.firstpalette.com/craft/hot-air-balloon.html
- ↑ https://www.todaysparent.com/family/crafts/diy-papier-mache-balloon-bowl-craf/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpLAI0LVMog
- ↑ http://safety.ucanr.edu/files/3260.pdf
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