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CRAFT PROJECT
Paper Mache Piggy Bank
Materials:
One round balloon, inflated
Approximately 2-3 newspapers
2-5 lb. tub drywall compound
Scissors, or exacto knife
1 Can of spray paint (works best)
4 cardboard toilet paper tubes
masking tape
sandpaper (optional)
Preparation:
Rip one of the newspapers into long strips approx. 1 inch
wide, 6 inches long (whatever length you are comfortable
working with)
For glue, combine 1 cup drywall compound with 3/4 cup water.
Mix well. Since drywall compound dries out quickly, you
might want to use a container with a tight fitting lid.
Just prepare one batch of glue at a time, as needed.
Parts:
Body: Dip strips of newspaper (one at a time) into the glue
and remove excess by sliding strip between thumb and index
finger. Working from head (the tied end of the balloon) to
tail, place and smooth the strips down lengthwise all the
way around the balloon, overlapping slightly. (It's not
important to paper over the balloon knot.) Now apply a 2nd
layer of paper strips from nose to tail, going in the
opposite direction. Repeat this entire process five or six
more times. Set body aside.
Nose: Using a glass or cup, trace circles onto a newspaper
approx. 2" in diameter. Cut out 20 circles. Neatly stack
and glue each circle, one on top of the other.
Tail: Cut five 1" x 8" strips of newspaper. Stack and glue
them together, one on top of the another. Then gently
twist. Some will break, but that's okay. Carefully wrap
the "tail" around a pencil. (Leave one end unwrapped
slightly so you can easily attach it to the body of the
pig.)
Ears: Cut out 20 more circles of newspaper and cut them in
half, each half being an ear. Neatly stack and glue 20
halves. Repeat for other ear.
Legs: Take a toilet paper roll and wrap glue covered strips
all the way around (approx. 4 layers), also closing off one
end of the tube. Cut several 1/2" deep slits around the open
edge of the roll. Fold these "tabs" outward. (These will
help secure the legs to the pig’s belly. Repeat 3 times.
Allow all parts to dry over night.
Assembly:
First, pop the balloon. If the knot is still visible, snip
it off with the scissors. When fastening each of the parts,
use masking tape to hold everything in place initially.
Nose: Apply a thin layer of drywall compound to one side of
the nose. Now press in place where the balloon knot used to
be. Secure with masking tape (optional). Start applying
glue soaked strips, criss-crossing over the nose and along
the sides of the "face". Do this all the way around the
nose. Apply strips however needed to sculpt and shape the
proper appearance.
Legs: Using whatever support is necessary to keep the pig
from rolling around, place the pig upside down. Position all
four of the legs on the belly, securing the tabs with masking
tape. (It works best if you keep the legs close together.)
Place glue strips over the tabs and up the sides of the legs,
then shape the area where the base of the leg meets the
belly. Allow the legs to dry somewhat, making sure they're
secure enough to support the pig's weight.
Tail: Position the unwrapped end of the tail against the
pig's hind end and secure with masking tape. Criss-cross
glue strips above, below, and alongside the base of the
tail to hold it firmly in place. (This is a bit tricky,
so take your time.)
Ears: Positioning one ear at a time, secure in place with
masking tape. Now start placing glue strips down both the
front and back of the ear and onto the "head". Once it's
fairly secure, fold pieces of glue strips over the raw edges
of the ear. Using additional small strips, shape and mold
where the ear joins the head. Repeat with other ear.
Excluding the tail, carefully begin applying layers of glue
strips to the entire pig. Remember to switch directions
after every layer. After 5 layers cut a coin slot in the
top of the pig. Also, poke a couple of small holes in the
belly to assist the drying time. Allow to sit overnight.
The Fun Part:
Mix 2 cups drywall compound with about 2 tablespoons of
water. Mix well. Now grab a handful and slop it onto the
entire pig (about 1/4" thick). You can smooth it all out,
do little finger designs, or even create a stucco-like
effect. It's entirely up to you. Allow to dry completely.
Final Steps:
Fill in any cracks that might have occurred during the
drying process. Once the pig has dried completely, you
can use sandpaper to gently "correct" any imperfections.
Now you can paint the pig. If you've chosen to use spray
paint, make certain the area you are working in is well
ventilated. Place the pig on his back and spray one coat
of paint to the underside. Now flip the little guy over
and spray the rest of him. Depending on the quality of
paint, you'll probably want to apply three or more coats.
Allow paint to dry completely.
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