Colegio de Estudios Científicos y Tecnológicos del Estado de

Quintana Roo

Alumnos:
Enrique Alberto Herrera Custodio
Vidal Ávila Gómez
Jorge Hau Kumul
Julio Sanabria Porcayo
Ángel Diaz Valdez
Jorge Jiménez Antonio

Maestra:
Dánae

“Instructivo para elaborar una piñata”

 Materials

1. Glue
2. Water

3. Newspaper

4. Brush

5. Balloon

6. Crepe paper
7. scissors
8. flour
 Instructions

 Prepare the paste. Mix in a bowl 2 cups of flour, 2 cups of water and 1
tablespoon of salt. Mix well until it starts to thicken like a paste. Do not
worry about undoing all the pieces; the pasta will be relatively smooth,
but probably have the pieces of flour.

 Prepare the newspaper strips. Cut newspaper into strips that measure
approximately 2.5 to 5 cm (1 and 2 inches) wide, and 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8
inches) in length. This will make the newspaper lean well and flat on the
globe. You will have to prepare many strips of paper to cover the entire
balloon in several layers.

 Inflate the balloon. This will form the body of the piñata, so be sure to
inflate it enough. It is better to use a round balloon because it will create
a larger space for all sweets, although you can also use a box if you
prefer a square shape. Add additional shapes to make legs, arms, tail,
snout, hats, etc. using cardboard, newspaper or cardboard. Glue these
figures with masking tape or clear tape.
 Apply the paste on the paper strips. Submerge the strips in the paste and
remove the excess of this by passing the strips by the fingers (thumb and
forefinger) or dragging them along the edge of the bowl

 Place the papier mache in the balloon. Support the strips on the balloon
crosswise until it covers completely. Leave the globe knot uncovered to
make it easier to remove later. Complete this step 3 or 4 times, allowing
each layer to dry before adding the next one.

 Let the piñata dry. Once you have finished placing the papier-mâché
strips, let the piñata rest until it is completely dry and hard. This process
will take based on several factors, including the thickness of the papier
mache, as well as the humidity and temperature of the air. In general, try
to leave it for several days.
 Paint the piñata. Use a single color to soften the paper and create a flat
surface. It is not necessary to be perfectly painted, just enough to cover
the paper. Choose a color that matches the decorations you will add to
create the animal or character you want, as it will probably look.

 Add the final touches. Once the crepe paper base is ready, add other
details to your piñata, such as colorful cupcake molds, or bright colorful
paper squares. If you made an animal, you can add outstanding eyes to
make it look fun.

 Cut a hole for the sweets. If the balloon has not exploded, pop it and
remove it. Since you did not cover the balloon knot with papier-mâché,
you should already have a small hole.