How to Make a Pumpkin Sweet Bowl

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Blow up a large

   That is, if you went horizontally the first time go vertically this time. , Keep repeating this technique until you have covered the balloon with 8 or 9 layers of paper-mâché to make it strong. ,,,,, Have fun making a scary design. , If you are a talented artist, you can include shading where it should be.
   
   Paint it inside and out.
   
   Let the pumpkin dry thoroughly. , Alternatively, go for something a little cheaper and cover it with some PVA glue.
   
   Coat the inside and outside.
   
   The glue will dry clear. , Then, line the pumpkin with a plastic bag and staple the plastic bag to the rim. ,,
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   Step 2: round balloon and knot it closed.

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   Step 3: Place the knotted end in a bowl.

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   Step 4: Tear some newspaper into thin

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   Step 5: even strips.

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   Step 6: Dilute some PVA glue with a little bit of water.

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   Step 7: Using the papier-mâché technique

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   Step 8: cover the entire balloon going in one direction.

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   Step 9: Wait for the first layer to dry.

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    Step 10: Repeat the paper-mâché all the way around the balloon

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    Step 11: but change direction.

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    Step 12: Let it dry

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    Step 13: then repeat

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    Step 14: alternating directions.

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    Step 15: Once it has dried

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    Step 16: take it out of the bowl.

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    Step 17: Stick a pin or another sharp

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    Step 18: thin object through the outside shell of papier-mâché to pierce the balloon inside.

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    Step 19: Use some sharp scissors to cut off the top where the balloon's knot used to be

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    Step 20: leaving a hole.

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    Step 21: Let it your creation continue to dry thoroughly inside

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    Step 22: if it hasn't already

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    Step 23: before proceeding.

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    Step 24: Cut out eyes

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    Step 25: nose and mouth of any desired shape

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    Step 26: just as you would do with a real carved pumpkin real pumpkin.

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    Step 27: Paint it any colour you want.

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    Step 28: Varnish the outside to make it look shiny.

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    Step 29: Make sure the glue or varnish is thoroughly dry.

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    Step 30: Fill the bowl with sweets and have fun showing it off to your trick-or-treaters

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    Step 31: coworkers

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    Step 32: or party guests.

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    Step 33: Finished.

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