Fishy

For Brie's Bday I am doing an under the sea mermaid party. I couldnt be more excited about the theme because I have always wanted to decorate a whole room to look like the ocean ever since My whole school did all the hall ways like that one year when I was in like 2nd grade. So I have tons of ideas of stuff I could do to make it look like we are under water but of course you have to have fish, I thought about just making them 2D out of paper but of course I couldnt just go the easy way out so I decided to try making a fish from paper mache tonight. I was surprised how well it went and turned out. To make it I drew the outline of a fish on some cardboard then cut a big whole out of the center of it the shape of a balloon. I stuffed the balloon in the middle and then used some rolled up newspaper to shape it more rounded. Then I made the glue with 2 cups of hot water and 2 cups of flour. I used my hands to coat the glue all over the balloon and started adding the strips of paper. It took a long time to get it just right and tons of layers of paper but I think it turned out good. After drying for 2 days I can start to paint it which will be a whole other challenge. I hope they turn out good and I can hang them from the ceiling. Tomorrow I might try and do an octopus if I get inspired! Not sure if ill post pics of it all done until its hanging for the party! Leave a little but of surprise for the guests!