Halloween Paper Mache Pumpkin - Free Arts & Crafts Activity For Kids Halloween Paper Mache Pumpkin - This free toddlers activity & kids arts and crafts activities guide has articles about Halloween paper mache Pumpkin with positive parenting tips, free kids games, kids recipes, simple kids arts & crafts projects, free toddlers activity & kids art and craft ideas, including free child development parent tips for toddlers activities and toddlers parenting resources. This fun Halloween paper mache pumpkin is not difficult to make but does require adult help. 
Paper Mache Paste recipe • 1 cup water • 1/4 cup flour • 5 cups lightly boiling water Mix flour into one cup water until mixture is thin and runny, stir into boiling water. Gently boil and stir for 3 minutes. Cool before using. (Use with newspaper/newsprint strips for Paper mache).General Instructions • Make Paper Mache Paste. • Cut newspaper or newsprint into 2" wide strips. Blow up balloons (as many as you like) and tie off. Attach string to tied end of balloon. • Once paper mache paste is cool, dip individual strips of newsprint into paste. • Apply strips to balloon one at a time. Repeat process until balloon is completely covered. The more layers the firmer your finished work will be. • Hang balloon by string in warm, dry area for at least 24 hours or until completely dry. Be sure to us a drip cloth to protect area. • **if you are making pumpkins - take a 1-2" piece of a paper towel or toilet paper roll. Hold on top of balloon and attach with newspaper strips to form stalk for pumpkin. Once Halloween Paper Mache Pumpkin balloon is dry: • Gently insert sharp needle into base of balloon - you should hear a pop and balloon pull away from sides of hardened shell. • Gently push in bottom of shell to form a dent - or base for the pumpkin to sit. • Do not force. If dent will not form, use a cardboard strip, about 1" wide, stapled into a circle as a base. • Paint body of pumpkin orange. Paint stalk green. • To decorate paint eyes, nose and mouth on pumpkin in desired "look". You can use googly eyes if you wish. You can cut out green leaves from construction paper and use green floral wire to form vines. • You can also cut out eyes, nose and mouth using a sharp bladed knife. Then cut a circle in the back and shine a flashlight inside. Do NOT use a candle or flame. These pumpkins are paper and will immediately burn. Our Halloween paper mache pumpkin is great fun to make for the kids, why not give it a try and send us your stories & photos below?. Do you have a contribution to make to this site?Here is your chance to submit your article or resource review! What toddlers activity or child discipline parent resources are you looking for?. Try a local BING search of our site for your answers. |
 
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