How to Create a Fourth of July Paper Mache Centerpiece
The Fourth of July is an exciting and entertaining American holiday that is filled with BBQs, Fireworks, and a lot of red, white, blue. There are several decorations that can be displayed for Fourth of July celebrations and a fun way to celebrate the holiday is by actually creating a decoration your self. Using some paints and paper mache, you can create a Fourth of July centerpiece perfect for any picnic table at a Fourth of July party. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- water
- flour
- mixing bowl
- balloon
- pipe cleaners: red, white, and blue
- newspaper
- paint: red, white, and blue
Instructions
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Blow up a round balloon until it is about the size of a head and tie the balloon.
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Mix together a bowl of flour and water for the paper mache mix. The mix should have two times the amount of water than flour to create the proper mix.
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Shred several pieces of newspaper into 3 inch strips for the paper mache. Layout the rest of the newspaper on the table to help prevent a mess.
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Set the balloon on the newspaper. Dip a few strips of newspaper into the paper mache mix and apply the strips around the balloon.
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Continue this process until the balloon is completely covered with two to three layers of the paper mache.
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Let the balloon dry overnight.
Decorating the Paper Mache
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Cut the balloon in half the next day. The paper mache should be fully hardened and the balloon should cut easily when using a sharp knife.
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Use a pencil to draw lines on each half of the balloon to separate it into three equal sections. Label each section with one of the three colors red, white, or blue.
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Paint each section with the properly labeled color and let the paint dry.
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Tape on various colored pipe cleaners and bend them into curls or zigzags.
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Use the other half of the balloon to create a duplicate centerpiece. Show off the centerpiece and display it on the Fourth of July.
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