Paper mache planets

What you'll Need Balloons Cloth clips Paint All purpose Flour Water Bowl / Glass of different sizes to hold the balloons Newspaper strips Thin Rope - For tying & hanging Method Blow up the balloons corresponding to the size of the planets and tie a knot on each balloon. (Mercury is small...Jupiter is the largest....Other planets' size vary in-between) Hold a balloon in a bowl / glass so its easy to apply the paper mache. In a big bowl, mix 1 part of flour to 2 parts of water. Tear the…

Step by step instructions for pape mache solar system project, for home fun or school projects.

The fabulous Amy Atlas from Sweet Designs created this beautiful candy table for her son’s birthday party last year. I love that it could be easily replicated, except maybe for the multi-tier cake {wink}. But no fear, there is a very fun and easy space shuttle cake option from Betty Crocker. They even offer a …

Create small worlds out of household items with this fun activity Arts and crafts projects can be a great way to educate children. Planets and the solar system are fascinating, but a topic so vast can quickly become overwhelming for a...

Solar System Projects: Mini Clay, Paper Mache, and Yarn Ball. Detailed descriptions on how-to for kids to make solar system models.

Create your very own paper mache solar system! Use balloons and your creativity to make all sorts of planets and stars! Have fun and check out our other posts for more fun crafts and activities!

Paper mache projects have been along for quite a while, offering little ones and adults alike a creative method of expressing creativity.

Papier Mache Planets: Here are my DIY tips for creating the papier mache planets. This is a great craft to do with your kids. Keep in mind that this is a labor-intensive DIY project but so much fun!

Space fever has gripped our household and refuses to let go. Ever since British astronaut Tim Peake went into space recently and begun sending back reports of the challenges of zero gravity, the peculiarities of space food and the challenges of showering, fascination with the planetary system has been all-consuming. So we made our own […]