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Make the glue or use glue that dries up clear. Mix 1/2 of the water with the flour, bring other 1/2 to the boil, whisk hot water in flour mix, back into the pot, bring to boil, turn of heat, add sugar
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I decided to sit in the garden mistake number 1 I secured the ballon to my water jug using ordinary tape mistake number 2
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I have collected doilies for some years. Don't know why, but some woman made this and it is just far to pretty to be put in a draw or to be thrown out. When I saw a lace lampshade I knew what to do .
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I placed the doilies on the ballon and brushed on the glue. The doilies are overlapping so that they stay together when I deflate the ballon.
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Almost done. Sitting in the sun making this with a cup of coffee, was just lovely.
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I made this from a clay flowerpot for a garden party so that the smokers didn't leave their cigarette butts all over the place. Took the picture and turned to finish my lampshade
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This is what happens to a ballon secured by ordinary tape and exposed to the sun. Well well. A cup of coffee later and I was ready to start again.
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I washed out the glue, and was happy I didn't use carpenters glue.
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Placed the doilies on a old towel and went in to wash my hands.
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What are this wet things doing were I want to sleep? Well well it was just one of those days. Another rinse and one more cup of coffee and I was ready to start again again.
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I put up the parasol and used masking tape.
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This is the result so fare and Im happy with the shape and look. will have to dry until tomorrow and then I will know if it will stay in shape or stick to the ballon so I can't get it out. We'll see.
Supplies
| 20 | Doilys |
| 1 | Balloon |
| Tape | |
| 1 | Jug |
| 1 | Paintbrush |
| 60 | Grams Flour |
| 950 | Milliliters Water |
| 3 | Tablespoons Sugar |
| Electric cord | |
| 1 | Lightbulb fitting |
| 1 | Low heat lightbulb |
| Varnish |