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Hi, I always make my own Pinatas for family and friends, it's fun, and the joy of doing something with my hands, well it's a rewarding feeling to see the children break them on birthdays or on special occasions. Sylvia
Pinyatas an added bonus, you may want to make your own! *A large balloon *Flour *Water *Newspaper *Scissors *Coloured tissue paper *Coloured construction paper *White glue *Paint brush *String (to hang the piñata) *Large washer or empty thread spool *Something to fill your piñata with *or liquid startch 1. Tie a knot at the end of blown up balloon. 2. Cut out small strips of newspaper. 3. Make a paper paste of flour water. (One cup flour to every two cups warm water.) 4. Dip the strips of newspaper into your paste and apply to your balloon. Continue until your balloon is covered with several layers of paper, leaving just the end of the balloon exposed. 5. Let dry. (This may take a day or two). 6. Pop the balloon at the exposed knot. There will be a small hole left where you popped it. 7. Have an adult help you cut the end off your piñata. You will want to do this around the hole you left with the knot. 8. Tie a piece of string around an empty thread spool or large washer. Stick the thread through the small piece you cut off when you popped the balloon. Set aside. 9. Fill large end with your goodies. (You can fill it with anything you'd like such as candy or small prizes). 10. Using the same method as in step four, reattach the cut off piece to the main piece. 11. Let dry. 12. Make a mixture of white glue and water. Add enough water to make the mixture thin enough to apply with a paintbrush. 13. Use a paintbrush to apply a thin coat of glue on top of the dried newspaper. 14. Stick on the coloured tissue paper where you want it. If you are making something that is all one colour, cover it completely with that colour. 15. Let dry. (Again, you'll want to wait a day before going on to the next step). 16. Using the construction paper add accents to complete your design. For example, you might make a smiley face balloon for a '60s party using yellow tissue and black construction paper for the face. Notes: Don't cheap out on the candy! There's nothing more annoying than cracking open a piñata filled with rocket fuel (those crappy tart candies that your children ALWAYS end up bringing home after a round of trick-or-treating) How about mini-chocolate bars or lollipops? If you're someone who can't bear the thought of work being destroyed, perhaps piñata production isn't for you. Need a place to break your piñata? Preserving your breakables can best be done by taking your party outside. Many a successful piñata have been broken while hung on my backyard clothesline. Blindfold your guests and give them a fixed amount of cracks at it-but be weary of partiers who may have had too much to drink. Success is not measured by what you do compared to what others do, it is measured by what you do with the ability God gave you. Zig Ziglar --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/
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