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Step 2Creating the basic shape
Dip the strips of newspaper in the papier mache mix, making sure there's an even covering on at least one side (you can always apply more paste to the bare side once it's in place). I found that the paper started to come apart with too much paste so don't go overboard.
Stick the paper strips to the baloon, overlapping them at alternate angles for strength. I was conscious of how long it would take to dry so I didn't put too much on in one go. I did a layer at a time (roughly), letting the previous layer dry before adding the next. I used around 3 layers on the basic shape.
It can take some time for papier mache to dry so give yourself ample time. I cheated a bit and used an electric fan to blow cold air (not hot!!) over the balloon to make it dry quicker. It was also quite warm here at the time so the whole base structure was completed in a single evening (I let the final layer dry while I slept).
Stick the paper strips to the baloon, overlapping them at alternate angles for strength. I was conscious of how long it would take to dry so I didn't put too much on in one go. I did a layer at a time (roughly), letting the previous layer dry before adding the next. I used around 3 layers on the basic shape.
It can take some time for papier mache to dry so give yourself ample time. I cheated a bit and used an electric fan to blow cold air (not hot!!) over the balloon to make it dry quicker. It was also quite warm here at the time so the whole base structure was completed in a single evening (I let the final layer dry while I slept).
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