How To Make String Balloon Lanterns

What you'll need:

-Yarn/strinng in what ever colour you want

-Scissors

-Liquid glue

- 170g corn starch

-55ml of warm water

-Something to stir with

-Fairy lights

-A plastic tub

-Rubber gloves

Method:

-Blow up the ballon to the desired size.

-After the balloon is inflated draw a circle near the knot to the make sure theres a hole for the light to go into.

- Mix corn starch, glue and warm water together.

-Feed the yarn through the glue mix and the drape over the balloon.

- Begin wrapping the yarn around the balloon vertically, and gradually switch to wrapping horizontally.

-Once you've achieved the look you desire you can tuck the end of your yarn under another peiece.

-Allow the balloons to dry for 24 hours

-After the Balloons have dried, pop the balloon. Use a chop stick or a pencil to knock out any glue crystals that could have formed between the strings.

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