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My nephew's current favorite is the PS3 game Castle Crashers. He loves it and the rest of the family is starting to get hooked as well.
When I first asked my nephew what kind of party he wanted for his birthday, I was hoping he'd say something easy. But he immediately said "Castle Crashers!" So after a little bit of online research and playing the actual game, I figured I could do something fun for him. I had always wanted to make a piñata, so this turned out to be my dream come true!
But what's Castle Crashers, you say?? It's an awesome addictive adventure game where you play a knight that has to battle the ultimate evil wizard and save the princess.
I'll show you how to make your very own Evil Wizard piñata, Castle Crasher knight masks, and poster banners in the theme of Castle Crashers.
And, if you're not a huge fan of the game, you could easily customize the piñata to something else your child likes. I hope this tutorial is helpful to those of you who have the headache of planning a kid's party.
When I first asked my nephew what kind of party he wanted for his birthday, I was hoping he'd say something easy. But he immediately said "Castle Crashers!" So after a little bit of online research and playing the actual game, I figured I could do something fun for him. I had always wanted to make a piñata, so this turned out to be my dream come true!
But what's Castle Crashers, you say?? It's an awesome addictive adventure game where you play a knight that has to battle the ultimate evil wizard and save the princess.
I'll show you how to make your very own Evil Wizard piñata, Castle Crasher knight masks, and poster banners in the theme of Castle Crashers.
And, if you're not a huge fan of the game, you could easily customize the piñata to something else your child likes. I hope this tutorial is helpful to those of you who have the headache of planning a kid's party.
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There are plenty of tutorials online for making your own piñata, so I won't really go into all the details. I used an assortment of sites but here is a simple recipe: http://familycrafts.about.com/od/papermache/a/nocookpmpaste.htm
Basically, you'll need:
- flour
- water
- newspaper/circulars/plain paper strips
- balloon
You'll also need at least 24 hours for the piñata to dry completely. After making a basic piñata, let dry in a safe place. When all the insides are dry, you can start painting it. As you can see, my piñata was white because I read a great tip online that said you should use white paper strips for the last layer, so that you can paint the piñata more easily (rather than have to paint a white layer to cover the newspaper).
Steps:
1. Make piñata.
2. Dry piñata for 24 hours
3. Cut 3 slits and fill with small and light candy/toys/stickers/etc. Add some filler paper for balance and stuffing.
4. Tape the slit opening closed with masking tape. (Do not use smooth clear tape because you won't be able to paint on it)
5. Cut 3 small holes, insert string, knot the inside, and tie together on outside to hang piñata.
6. Sketch your drawing onto piñata with pencil.
7. Paint the piñata with poster or acrylic paint.
8. Let dry.
9. Hang piñata at party with strong rope or from a strong support pole.
10. Go crazy!
More tips:
Can I use Bisquick instead of flour for piñata?
You have no idea how unprepared I was. Three days before the party, I had to get the piñata done, and all I had was an unknown flour container. After scouring the internet, and finding no definitive answer about using Bisquick for papier-mâché, I decided to go ahead. Turns out, it was indeed a container of Bisquick, and it made for a very yellow and thick, lumpy paste. That, and it made me feel like having pancakes at 1 in the morning. So now, I can say the difference is mainly that Bisquick makes a lumpy piñata, and there will be more lumps and bumps on the piñata (which adds more character, of course). Also, it gives the final product a yellowish color.
So, there you have it.
INTERNET: Thank you for coming! YES! You can use Bisquick instead of flour for piñatas and papier-mâché!
And lastly, most importantly, remember that the whole point of piñatas is that they get smashed around and destroyed by wild little beasts for the wondrous treasures that await inside.
So don't fall in love with your beautiful creation and don't cry. Or go ahead and make a piñata for keeps!
Basically, you'll need:
- flour
- water
- newspaper/circulars/plain paper strips
- balloon
You'll also need at least 24 hours for the piñata to dry completely. After making a basic piñata, let dry in a safe place. When all the insides are dry, you can start painting it. As you can see, my piñata was white because I read a great tip online that said you should use white paper strips for the last layer, so that you can paint the piñata more easily (rather than have to paint a white layer to cover the newspaper).
Steps:
1. Make piñata.
2. Dry piñata for 24 hours
3. Cut 3 slits and fill with small and light candy/toys/stickers/etc. Add some filler paper for balance and stuffing.
4. Tape the slit opening closed with masking tape. (Do not use smooth clear tape because you won't be able to paint on it)
5. Cut 3 small holes, insert string, knot the inside, and tie together on outside to hang piñata.
6. Sketch your drawing onto piñata with pencil.
7. Paint the piñata with poster or acrylic paint.
8. Let dry.
9. Hang piñata at party with strong rope or from a strong support pole.
10. Go crazy!
More tips:
Can I use Bisquick instead of flour for piñata?
You have no idea how unprepared I was. Three days before the party, I had to get the piñata done, and all I had was an unknown flour container. After scouring the internet, and finding no definitive answer about using Bisquick for papier-mâché, I decided to go ahead. Turns out, it was indeed a container of Bisquick, and it made for a very yellow and thick, lumpy paste. That, and it made me feel like having pancakes at 1 in the morning. So now, I can say the difference is mainly that Bisquick makes a lumpy piñata, and there will be more lumps and bumps on the piñata (which adds more character, of course). Also, it gives the final product a yellowish color.
So, there you have it.
INTERNET: Thank you for coming! YES! You can use Bisquick instead of flour for piñatas and papier-mâché!
And lastly, most importantly, remember that the whole point of piñatas is that they get smashed around and destroyed by wild little beasts for the wondrous treasures that await inside.
So don't fall in love with your beautiful creation and don't cry. Or go ahead and make a piñata for keeps!
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Even so, it was a bit sad seeing my poor Wizard all broken down to bits and pieces. Oh well, until next year's party~!