This is a 3 dimensional project that teaches coloring mixing
and use of texture. We used the primary colors- red, yellow
and blue because they mix to make all the other colors. We
added green tissue because of the holiday. Select the colors you
like! Even different shades of one color are beautiful! This is
a great project for hand eye coordination, creating texture on a
smooth surface, and making individual artistic choices. No two
are alike and it is fun and the results are Amazing!!
Let’s get started:
Cover your surface and get everything prepped before you
start. We used an oil cloth. TEAR up colored tissue and put
each color in a separate paper plate. Do not cut tissue with
scissors as torn edges mesh together for a smoother result.
Put a few rocks inside a paper cup and tape the weighted cup
to the bottom of a blown up balloon. This makes it easier to
turn and work on. In small containers, put in half white glue,
half Modge Podge and mix in a little water. You can use Modge
Podge by itself too. Using a brush, paint part of balloon with
the glue mixture. Then place torn tissue onto glue mixture—
repeat—covering balloon.
Paint over the tissue with the glue mixture, add more tissue,
paint over and layer until completely covered. Repeat process
until you have at least three layers of tissue.
SUPPLIES
White Glue, Modge Podge
Various size Balloons
Container to mix glue, Modge Podge and water
Paper Cups with rocks inside for weight
Painter’s tape or masking tape
Large Paint Brushes
Glitter
Colored Tissue Paper
Paper plates to hold torn up tissue pieces
Cover for work surface
Scissors
While glue mixture is wet, sprinkle with glitter. Let dry
a few hours or overnight. Remove cup. For spheres or
ornaments, cover bottom to and leave balloon inside.
Paper Mache Bowls are made the
same way. We used silver and gold
tissue. Do not cover the bottom half
of the balloon with tissue. When the
tissue is completely dry (overnight is
good), pop and remove the balloon.
Trim around the edge with scissors.
You can make these bowls any size
and color and for any occasion.
Use your imagination.
GILROY • MORGAN HILL • SAN MARTIN
december 2018-january 2019
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