The process 1.Plan - 2.Structure - 3.Paper mache!- 4.Let dry - 5.Decorate - Day 1 Day 2 Day 3

1. plan *Imagine how the finished piñata might look and draw a picture of it – come up with a couple of different designs *Break your drawings down into shapes *decide which piñata design you will make and what materials you might need to build each shape

2. Structure *Collect the materials you need to create the basic shape of your piñata *tape extra balloons and cardboard to your piñata's main balloon

3. Paper Mache!! Cover over your entire Piñata structure with strips of paper, leaving open an area to insert the candy Take a piece of paper and dip it in the glue tray Pinch the paper with your fingers and slide them down to get rid of extra glue Apply the paper to the piñata and smooth it out with your hands – the smoother the better!! Cover with 2 layers of newspaper, and 2 layers of white paper TIP: Place the layers in criss-crossing directions to add strength!

4. Let dry *support any unstable areas of the piñata with cups or pieces of cardboard – they’ll dry stiff *Let the piñata dry in a cool, dry location where it won’t be bumped around *It will take at least one full night to dry enough to decorate

5. Decorate ! *Pop the balloon with a pin, and remove it! *Using a pencil, poke a hole on each side of the top of the piñata and string a piece of yarn or wire through each. Tie the yarn in a knot to create a loop from which the piñata will hang *Fill the empty piñata with candy *Tape a thin piece of cardboard over the candy hole when finished *Starting from the bottom of the piñata glue pieces of shredded tissue paper to the piñata structure in a spiral pattern