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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?
Marilyn B. /blockquote>

I love paper mache, and I do a lot of this with my private art
students. First of all, it pays to buy strong balloons. I know
that's not too helpful now, but a good thing to remember for
next time. Instead of buying the cheaper balloons in a
package, buy them singly at a party store.

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Apr 14, 2008
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On 4/14/08, Marilyn B. wrote:
> I love paper mache, and I do a lot of this with my private
art
> students. First of all, it pays to buy strong balloons. I
know
> that's not too helpful now, but a good thing to remember for
> next time. Instead of buying the cheaper balloons in a
> pack...See More
May 5, 2008


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