How To Decorate A Pinata

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How to decorate a pinata. This will give your pinata a more traditional look. Pinatas are typically made from a cardboard base covered with newspaper or paper mache and then decorated with tissue paper and brightly colored glossy papers to look like animals shapes people or cartoon characters. Overlap the strips by one-half inch so the glued edge is camouflaged under the strip above it.

Attach all the strips starting at the bottom of the pinata and working up. Glue these strips to the cones while alternating the colors for a more colorful and intricate look. Push the top of the fringe length into the glue to secure it to the pinata.

This week Meg of Decor It Yourself shows you how with some simple house hold materials. Its relatively fast hides the flaws in the papier mache underneath and provides a fun festive appearance to the finished pinata. String up a bunch of mini pinatas to make a brightly hued garland to decorate for any celebration.

These are pull pinatas that open with a string so you dont have to worry about errant sticks destroying your wall. A donut pinata can be used for an adult or kids party. Then attach the fins and tail to the fish using masking tape.

Cut 2-inch wide strips from tissue paper. The traditional pinata decoration consists of cutting strips of crepe paper and folding them in half. Instead they are covered in coloured tissue paper fringe.

DIY Pinata Garland from Love Cupcakes. Choose a color that matches the decorations youll be adding on or to match the animal or character that youre turning your pinata into as itll probably show through. A pinata is a party accessory that rewards players who break it open by dropping gifts -- usually candy or toys -- stuffed inside.