Craft for Earth Day: Papier Maché Globes

Papier mache globes for earth day!

This project can take a while, but it is definitely worth it and lots of fun!

Step 1: Make the Flour Glue
Make a simple, thin glue from flour and water. Mix 1 cup of flour into 1 cup of water until the mixture is thin and runny. Stir into 4 cups of boiling water (the heating gives the glue a nice consistency, but is not necessary). Simmer for about 3 minutes, then cool.

Step 2: Blow up Balloons
Blow up one balloon for each child.

Step 3: Papier-Mâché
Dip strips of paper in the flour glue, wipe off excess, and wrap the strip around the balloon. Have at least three layers surrounding the balloon, allowing each layer to dry overnight. (This would take 3 nights). When the papier-mâché is dry, the balloon usually pops by itself, and separates from the outer papier-mâché skin.

Step 4: Decorate your "Globe"
Decorate your "globe" with blue and green paints to represent the earth!

Ida Combast is a mom of two very active children, 5 and 8. Before her son was born, she worked in a daycare setting and had fun doing so! She did lots of crafts using children’s handprints! So get ready! They are coming next week. She currently works from home while homeschooling her children. She is a frequent guest blogger on Sew Cute’s blog and her aim is to promote wellness in all homes across America: www.livetotalwellness.com/ida