Kashmiri Papier-Mache

1. Newspaper
2. PVA glue
3. Paint brushes for gluing and some for painting
4. Water
5. Balloons
6. Acrylic paints (a variety of vibrant colours)
7. Scissors

Follow these steps to paint the bowls:

1. Lay out the paints on the table
2. Give each person their bowl back
3. Pop the balloon and remove
4. Trim the top of the bowl with scissors, if needed
5. Paint the bowl in a light colour (cream or white) as a base coat, inside and out
6. Leave the paint to dry – this may mean the session goes over to another day or later the same day
7. Encourage the person or group to think about the colours and designs they would like to create
8. If in a group, have a cuppa and chat about your designs – this could inspire ideas
9. Lay out the chosen paints and start painting
10. Once finished, leave to dry
11. These bowls are great for holding bits and bobs, or for giving as a gift.

Not everyone likes the bang of a popped balloon! So do the popping for them if preferable