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How to: make an Easter Garland with PlastiKote Spray Paint

Make Easter even more special this year!  Here’s how to make a fabulous Easter garland with PlastiKote spray paint.

 

You will need:

String

PVA glue

Balloons

Newspaper/dust sheets

PlastiKote Fast Dry Enamel in various colours

We bought all our items for the garland from The Range.

 

how to steps 1

How to

  • Blow up balloons to an egg shape of between 8-10cm
  • Pour some PVA glue into a large bowl and dilute with one third water. Soak string in the glue solution, then wrap the string around a balloon until it starts to hold the egg shape.
  • Repeat for the desired number you wish to use and hang the balloons to dry.

 

how to step 2

 

  • When completely dry, carefully burst the balloons inside the string egg shape and remove any remaining pieces of balloon.
  • Spread newspaper/dust sheet out in a well-ventilated working area or outside.
  • Using PlastiKote Fast Dry Enamel, spray the string egg shapes with your choice of colour.
  • Attach the eggs to a length of string, fishing wire or ribbon to make the garland.
  • Display your garland for a lovely Easter decoration!

 

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