Help! Paper Mache globe

by Rebecca

Apr 13, 2008

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I started this project last week, and some of the balloons
are starting to deflate after only two layers. One of
them actually burst while the student was putting the wet
newspaper on, and it was ruined (I suppose the wet pieces
on the hardened dry ones just made it cave in). If these
dry after two layers, would it be ok to just paint it with
the two layers? Anyone with experience in this?

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Suzi /blockquote>

I have done this for a few years and found that quality latex
balloons stayed inflated. You should use three layers of
papier mache and use the liquid starch as your "glue". When
you have three layers you would remove the balloon. You can
do this in about 45 minutes or an hour. Prep torn strips, use
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Jun 16, 2008

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mary HELP!!!!!!!!!!! I tried today. How do I remove the balloon? What is the "recipe" that I should use? How does the liquid glue fit into the recipe? How big should the balloons be? Mary

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Sep 8, 2008

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Annamaria On 9/08/08, mary wrote: > HELP!!!!!!!!!!! I tried today. How do I remove the balloon? > What is the "recipe" that I should use? How does the liquid glue > fit into the recipe? How big should the balloons be? Mary > > On 6/16/08, Suzi wrote: >> I have done this for a few years and found that quality latex >> balloons staye...See More

Sep 16, 2008

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Chris Years ago in a Spanish club we created pinatas doing this same project. We used good quality latex balloons and liquid starch for the glue. It might also help to tape the knotted end for when you go to pull the balloon out. Good luck and have fun.

Sep 29, 2008

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Josie If you make them on the small side, 2 layers will be fine, but just be sure not not to saturate the paint on them. If the paint gets too wet, they will start to lose their shape. Have the kids apply one layer of paint one day and another layer the next.

Oct 22, 2008

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