Paper Maiche Pinata
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Flour, water and glue make paper maiche! Use this paste to create a pinata. Central FL students: Upload an image to enter the contest!
Gather Tools and Materials
Let's Get Started!
1 Mix ingredients.
Mix one part water with one part flour into a large mixing bowl.
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2 Stir the mixture.
Stir the mixture until it is smooth. If you can’t get all of the lumps out, its okay..jpg "paper-maiche-pinata-step-2(1)")
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3 Cut strips.
Cut strips of newspaper around an inch wide and as long as you need..jpg "paper-maiche-pinata-step-3(1)")
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4 Blow up a balloon.
Blow up a balloon and tie the end in a knot..jpg "paper-maiche-pinata-step-4(1)")
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5 Begin placing strips.
Dip the strips all the way into the mixture and gently run the strip between two fingers to get rid of the excess paste..jpg "paper-maiche-pinata-step-5(1)")
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6 Let dry.
Let the paper maiche ball dry over night..jpg "paper-maiche-pinata-step-6(1)")
7 Pop the balloon.
Carefully, pop the balloon and pull it out from inside..jpg "paper-maiche-pinata-step-7(1)")
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8 Decorate with paint.
Decorate your paper maiche ball with paints. Get creative!.jpg "paper-maiche-pinata-step-8(1)")
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9 Punch a hole and enjoy!
Punch a hole in the open end for hanging and fill with candy to use!.jpg "paper-maiche-pinata-step-9(1)")
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