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Paper Mache Basket

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  • Balloons
    Cut-Out newspapers
    Glue
    Water

1)Blow the balloon to the wanted size.
2)Place the balloon in a circular cardboard.
3)Mix some glue and water together.
4)Slop the glue mixture into the bottom half of the balloon.
5)Let it dry for about a day.
6)Pop the balloon and stick a paper handle on top of the basket.
7)Paint and display.

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This project was submitted by kmbrly (kimberly). Thanks kimberly!


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needs to mention how much ingredients

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it was cool , very homy

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actually I think the instructions should have read - put glue on 1/2 balloon -(the outside) cover with paper cover with glue again- let dry - then burst balloon -- I used to make these with string and put things inside to decorate -- birds - flowers etc

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I think something is missing from the instructions, such as how is the paper glued

This would be a good craft, but I think some steps are missing. The part about putting the paper on the balloon.