How to Make a Star Pinata
Draw a large star shape on cardboard., Cut out wide strips of cardboard., Attach the wide strips around the star shape., Continue all the way around the star until the whole star now has a three dimensional shape., Lay the star on a wide piece of...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Draw a large star shape on cardboard.
This will form the template for shaping the wire.
It should be at least 30cm x 30cm/12 inch x 12 inch or even higher, to be large enough to hold contents and be hit by the piñata stick.
Cereal and grocery boxes are really good for this.
The look of the cardboard doesn't matter as it will be covered. -
Step 2: Cut out wide strips of cardboard.
These should be the same width.
They will form the sides of the star. , The wide strips should stand upright.
Use tape to attach to the star base. , Tape all joins of the strips together firmly. , This will cover the star shortly. , These are usually small candies and toys.
Candies must be wrapped, for hygiene reasons. , Then bring the newspaper up around the sides of the star and tape closed over the open edge of the star.
Repeat with another piece of newspaper to ensure it is strong. , Use one color or vary the colors, as preferred. , Fold over the strips, then cut lots of slits, leaving space between the slit and the fold.
Continue all the way along each strip. , Glue from outside inward.
Glue the fringe all the way around the outside of the star first.
Move inward, gluing each new fringe layer over the top of the last.
For more interest, consider changing the color of the paper or foil for the inner layers. , Cut out a smaller cardboard star.
Cover it with paper or foil in a matching or different color.
Glue to the center.
Add the name of the party person if wished.
Decorate with stickers for something additional (optional). , Move methodically around the star, gluing in place and lifting up the fringe as you glue, to ensure it looks it best.
Continue adding fringe until you can no longer see the newspaper. , Tie in place firmly and leave a loop at the top for handing. , It is now ready for hitting.
It's lightweight nature will ensure that it is easy to break open and release its goodies. -
Step 3: Attach the wide strips around the star shape.
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Step 4: Continue all the way around the star until the whole star now has a three dimensional shape.
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Step 5: Lay the star on a wide piece of newspaper.
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Step 6: Add goodies inside the star.
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Step 7: Cut sits in the newspaper where the star dents occur.
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Step 8: Cut 7.5cm/3 inch wide strips from tissue paper or foil.
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Step 9: Cut fringes from tissue paper or foil/metallic paper.
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Step 10: Glue the paper or foil fringe to the star.
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Step 11: Leave the center of the star free of fringe.
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Step 12: Add fringe to the side of the star next.
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Step 13: Wrap a ribbon
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Step 14: twine or yarn around some of the star's pointers to create a hanger.
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Step 15: Hang the piñata.
Detailed Guide
This will form the template for shaping the wire.
It should be at least 30cm x 30cm/12 inch x 12 inch or even higher, to be large enough to hold contents and be hit by the piñata stick.
Cereal and grocery boxes are really good for this.
The look of the cardboard doesn't matter as it will be covered.
These should be the same width.
They will form the sides of the star. , The wide strips should stand upright.
Use tape to attach to the star base. , Tape all joins of the strips together firmly. , This will cover the star shortly. , These are usually small candies and toys.
Candies must be wrapped, for hygiene reasons. , Then bring the newspaper up around the sides of the star and tape closed over the open edge of the star.
Repeat with another piece of newspaper to ensure it is strong. , Use one color or vary the colors, as preferred. , Fold over the strips, then cut lots of slits, leaving space between the slit and the fold.
Continue all the way along each strip. , Glue from outside inward.
Glue the fringe all the way around the outside of the star first.
Move inward, gluing each new fringe layer over the top of the last.
For more interest, consider changing the color of the paper or foil for the inner layers. , Cut out a smaller cardboard star.
Cover it with paper or foil in a matching or different color.
Glue to the center.
Add the name of the party person if wished.
Decorate with stickers for something additional (optional). , Move methodically around the star, gluing in place and lifting up the fringe as you glue, to ensure it looks it best.
Continue adding fringe until you can no longer see the newspaper. , Tie in place firmly and leave a loop at the top for handing. , It is now ready for hitting.
It's lightweight nature will ensure that it is easy to break open and release its goodies.
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