How to Make a Papier Mâché Beehive

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a balloon.

   A normal size will do and blow it up.
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   Step 2: Get some old newspapers.

   Tear them up into small straight sections; a shredder makes it easier. , Or, papier mâché paste. , Repeat until you have covered the entire balloon with newspaper. , Once the newspaper covered balloon is dry, poke a needle into the balloon.
   
   If it pops, remove it by cutting a small hole near the place you tied the balloon. , Cut another one, this time a big hole, at the top, large enough to hold a container of honey. , Get a huge blob of yellow paint, a big blob of darker yellow or orange paint and a small dollop of black paint.
   
   Get a big tipped paintbrush (for the yellow) a medium tipped (for the orange) paintbrush and a fine one (for the black). , Paint the whole thing yellow.
   
   Then paint on black stripes around the sides of the holes and paint inside the hive the orange.
   
   Allow to dry completely. , Use a paper varnish or Mod Podge to completely seal the paper beehive. , It is now ready for display or use. ,
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   Step 3: Mix some glue and water to make a sticky watery liquid .

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   Step 4: Put a strand of newspaper on the balloon

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   Step 5: then cover it with the glue mixture.

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   Step 6: Allow it to dry.

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   Step 7: Cut a small hole at the center of the papier mâché hive.

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   Step 8: Prepare for painting.

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   Step 9: Start painting the hive.

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    Step 10: Place the container of honey in the hive.

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    Step 11: Finished.

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