How to Make a Pinata - Instructions

1) Cut the old newspaper into wide strips, about 3x12 inches.
2) Make a mix one part flour with two parts water in a bowl. If you're using white glue instead, you mix two parts of the glue with one a part of water.
3) Inflate the balloon and tie it off at the end to keep the air from escaping.
4) Dip the strips of newspaper one by one in the mixture you made making sure the two sides of the newspaper strip are covered with paste.
5)Put the strips on the balloon. Make sure to leave a hole on the top. This will be where you put the candies, toys and trinkets in.
5) After covering the ballon with newspaper strips, set it aside to dry.
6) When the newspaper strips on the balloon are dry, repeat the process of putting more strips on the balloon one to two times more.
7) When the last layer of strips is dry, pop the balloon and take it out of the paper mache formation.
8) Use the cardboard and construction paper to build your pi�ata. There are a myriad of pi�ata ideas that you can use.
9) Use the crepe paper, glitters and trims to add color and decorate to your pi�ata.
10) Fill the hole on top of your paper mache with the candies, toys and trinkets.
If you want a Hispanic flair use typical candies from Mexico or your country of origin. My favorite filling is a set I buy from Mexgrocer called Deluxe Pinata filling package.
11) Thread the sewing needle with the fishing line and punch it through your paper mache pi�ata. Create a loop with the fishing line to hang your pi�ata from.
12) Hang it at a height away from breakable things, furniture and artwork.
13) Blindfold one person at the party and with a couple of spins and a stick, have fun as you wait for them to break the pi�ata.

Not Sure About Making Your Pinata?

Drawstring or pull string pinatas are a very good choice if you want to be on the safer side...still a lot of fun. Here I included some drawstring pinatas in case you decide to simply buy the pinata instead of making it.

Pinata Fillings

Remember that fillings are also very important. When I celebrate my son's birthday I make sure to buy the typical Mexican or traditional candies from Hispanic America called Pinata and Candy Fiesta Package .

It such a pleasure seeing kids enjoy and having fun with a simple piece of our culture.

Don't Feel Like making Your Own?

Here I have some fun pinatas specially for kiddy parties. These need hitting power!

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