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6. Repeat the papier-mache process with two more layers of newspaper and allow this to dry
completely.
7. Once dry, inflate the orange balloon and tape it to the body of the turkey with double-
sided tape. Cut out two black ovals for the eyes and tape them to the balloon, or two
white ovals with small black circles for the pupils. Make the beak from a triangle of
yellow felt or construction paper. An un-inflated red balloon can serve as the wattle of the
turkey, or use a bit of red felt.
8. You can decorate the turkey body in a variety of ways. Paint it brown and add
construction paper feathers at the wings and tail. Or, cut the orange, red, brown and
yellow tissue paper into wide strips and fray the bottom of each strip with short slits.
Glue the non-frayed ends of each strip all over the body with the fringe part sticking out.
Layer until you have covered the body with multi-colored “feathers.”
9. For the tail, layer several sheets of construction paper or tissue paper in three different
colors, so that the top of each color is showing. Fold accordion style into a fan shape.
Gather at the bottom and staple together or secure with a bit of glue or wire. Tape or glue
the tail to the back of the body.
10. Make feet with a bit of wire, yellow pipe cleaners, or yellow construction paper.
11. Once decorated, pop the balloon through the opening and pull it out. Fill your piñata with
candy, but do not pack too tightly. Leave room for the candy to shake around. Cover the
opening with paper and hang your piñata.
Surprise the kids at Thanksgiving with this fun activity.
