How Do You Make Different Shaped Pinatas?
Pinatas, the traditional Latin American, candy-filled party centerpieces, have become a staple of American birthday party activities. Children love whacking those cute, papier-mache creatures and furiously scrambling for the candy contents. Pinatas are actually very easy and inexpensive to make. Using cardboard boxes creates a useful shortcut to the traditional method of making a pinata because there is no need to build up layers of papier mache for strength and stability. The simple method of construction allows for a variety of shapes to be made using a few special techniques. Use a large, rectangular box as the body of the animal. On the underside of the box, draw four 1-inch circles, one at each corner, where the legs will go. Place one more circle on top of the box where the neck and head of the animal will go. Tape four paper towel rolls in the designated areas under the box, and tape one on top of the box. Tape another small, rectangular box on top of the single paper towel roll
