How to make a piñata

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By cindy3
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Time to party with a home made Piñata

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Step 1

You will need:
a large balloon, two feet of string, strips of newspaper one inch wide, flour glue (recipe below), scissors, tape, wrapped treats, colored tissue paper, glue.
Step 2

Make piñata shape.
Blow up a balloon and knot it. Tie a string around the knot. Then hang the balloon by the string.
Step 3

Make the piñata shell.
Dip newspaper strips into flour glue. Spread the strips onto the balloon one at a time. Overlap them so the balloon is covered completely. Let the strips dry. Then repeat this step. The balloon should have three layers in all.
Step 4

Add treats to the piñata.
Make a three-inch-wide hole at the top of the piñata. Pop the balloon. Take it out. Fill the piñata with treats. Then tape the hole closed.

Tips & Warnings

Flour Glue Recipe In a saucepan, mix 2 tablespoons wheat flour and 1 teaspoon sugar. Add a little water and warm the ingredients over low heat, mixing with a whisk to avoid lumps. Stirring constantly, thin with 2 to 3 cups of water or more, until you obtain a final gravy-like consistency. Pour the glue into a glass jar. Well-sealed and stored in a cool place, this 100% natural glue will keep for at least 3 or 4 days. Shake before using. After applying, let the glue dry naturally to prevent the formation of mold and bacteria.
Add treats that are small and light so no one gets hurt.