Easy DIY Paper Mache Maracas

Easy DIY Paper Mache Maracas With Easy Steps To Follow You Will Love Them

How to Make Paper Mache Maracas

Add some flair to your fiesta with these easy paper mache maracas that can spice up (or sweeten) any gathering.

A lot of families have a tradition of putting "Christmas crackers" at each place setting at dinner. When pulled apart, the crackers bursts open with a spray of confetti. We created something similar for our Christmas table, but confetti we filled our maracas with candy. Give yourself plenty of time to assemble these––the paper mache requires multiple layers, drying time between each coat, and then more drying time after you've removed the balloon form from inside.

here we share you a tutorial to make Easy DIY Paper Mache Maracas.

Tools and Materials

- To make the candy maracas, you will need: balloons, printer paper cut into 1" x 3" strips, Mod Podge (or paper mache paste, paintbrush, washi tape, string, mini clothespins and paper straws.

directions:

- Get Gluing

Apply a generous swipe of glue to the balloon.

- Add Paper Strips

Apply a strip of paper on top of the glue.

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Then cover that strip with a second coat of glue.

- Repeat, Repeat, Repeat

Repeat the process all the way around the balloon, slightly overlapping the strips and leaving a small opening at the mouth of the balloon.

- Attach String with Clothespin

Using a piece of string and a mini clothespin or a binder clip, attach the string to the balloon.

- Hang to Dry

Let the balloon dry for 24 hours, then repeat steps 2-6 for a second coat of glue and paper. Let dry for an additional 24 hours. Snip a hole in the mouth of the balloon, allowing the air out, and then remove the balloon from the interior of the paper mache maraca. Allow another 24 hours of drying so that the inside isn't tacky or sticky.

- Candy Craze

When the inside is completely dry, fill each maraca with a 1/4 cup of candy.

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