How Do You Make Paper-Mache Easter Decorations?
Making paper-mache Easter decorations is a fun craft that the whole family can take part in. You can make giant Easter eggs or decorations inspired by vintage chocolate Easter treats. Follow these tips to make paper-mache Easter decorations. Cover your work area with an oilcloth, newspaper or wax paper. Add one part flour to two parts water. Mix it into a thick glue. Add more water or flour if necessary. Add a teaspoon of salt. Blow up the balloon. Tie the end. Set it on a cup or bowl. Tear newspaper into strips about 1 inch wide and 8 inches long. Dip the strips into the glue and spread evenly over the surface of the balloon. Leave a hole to remove the balloon. Set the balloon aside until the glue is dry. Spread the paper-mache mixture over the balloon. Let it dry. Then, spread on one to two more layers. Pop the balloon and remove it through the hole. Paint the Easter egg with acrylic paint. Or, spread some glue on the egg and attach pieces of tissue paper, crepe paper or torn up napk
