Directions

1. You start making your paper mache pi�ata by preparing the newspapers. Cut the newspaper into one inch wide strips. You would need a lot of strips to make your paper mache pi�ata.
2. Mix the paste up for your pi�ata by stirring water in a large bowl with your paper mache paste.
3. You now have to blow your balloon up and tie off the end.
4. Dip one newspaper strip into the paper mache paste you made. Make sure that both sides of the strip are covered with paste.
5. Place the newspaper strips around the balloon until it's covered. Leave the space where the balloon end is tied off free. You now have to set this aside until the first layer of newspaper dries.
6. You layer your paper mache pi�ata two to three more times with newspaper strips making sure that you dry each layer out before starting on the next layer.
7. You remove the air from the balloon or you can pop the balloon when all the newspaper layers have dried completely.
8. Decorate your pi�ata using the glitters, crepe paper, ribbons and beads. If you're using paint, make sure you paint on your paper mache pi�ata first. Use Hispanic flags, bright colors or Latin patterns to give it a kick.
9. Add the string to hang the pi�ata and fill it with candy and small toys.

That is all you need to do. This is fairly simple and inexpensive and for sure children are going to love making this pi�ata. Involve your little ones and while showing them a piece of Hispanic culture.