No birthday party in our home is complete without a pinata – and making the pinata itself may actually be just as much fun as the actual candy-filled destruction!
What You Need:
- balloon
- newspaper
- tape
- flour
- water
- paint
- string/shoelace (something for the pinata to hang by)
- and, of course, lots of candy!
Steps:
- Cut the news paper into strips about an inch wide and 3-4 inches wide
- Combine equal parts flour and water using a whisk to create a paste (*note: thicker paste takes longer to dry but is more sturdy!)
- You may want to lay down some extra newspaper for an easy cleanup of the workspace
- Inflate the balloon
- Now, take one strip of newspaper at a time and dip it into your paste (squeeze the excess off with your fingers) apply to the balloon
- Cover the whole balloon with your pasty paper
- Let it dry overnight
- Cut a small slit in your pinata to stick things through
- Fill it up with candy (optional: colorful tissue paper, stickers, or toys)
- Tape the slit shut
- Attach string to hang your masterpiece! We like to wrap it around a couple of times to ensure that it is supported (*use extra tape to hold in place)
- It is good to cover the string and the slit with extra paper-mache, especially if you are using tape to decorate
- Get creative with paint, cardboard or toilet paper rolls for your final decorating! (*we made a pig by using tp rolls for the snout)
