Wobbly Blobbly

Wobbly Blobbly is a toy you can't knocked down.

I usually try to make things which serve a purpose in someway. Wobbly blobbly is just a bit of amusement with no purpose, other than to entertain. It came about as a extension from making a pen balancing holder a while ago as it reminded me of an inflatable toy I had as a child which when pushed over came back standing. Wobbly Blobbly is made using paper-mache or paper strips laminated over a balloon. Several fishing sinkers, glued in the bottom, cause it to always return upright.

Step 1: Partially Inflate a Ballon

Partially inflate a balloon to act as a mold

Step 2: Shape the Balloon

Wrap some sticky tape around the balloon to give it a longer shape. Have the non sticky side of the tape next to the balloon.

Step 3: Paper Mache

Tear strips of newspaper and stick on shaped balloon with paper glue. Apply multiple layers, overlapping the previous one.

Step 4: Àllow Paper Mache to Dry

After gluing multiple layers of paper, allow it to dry. This may take a couple of days.

Step 5: Dried Paper Mache

Check the paper mache is dry. It should be hard and ridged.

Step 6: Cut Into Two Halves

Cut into two halves and remove the balloon.

Step 7: Weight to Bottom

Add some weight to the bottom of one of the halves. I glued and tape in 3 lead fishing sinkers.

Step 8: Glue Back Together

Glue the 2 halves back together and apply some more paper mache strips.

Step 9: Paint

Once the paper mache has dried, apply paint.