One large balloon White glue (poured into a bowl or onto a plate) One toilet paper tube (cut in half) Newspaper White tissue paper One large paintbrush Acrylic paint (in the colors of your choice) Some embellishments, such as decorative rope, ribbon, or beads

Make the squares up to three inches (7. 62 centimeters) on each side. Make the strips one inch wide (2. 54 centimeters) and several inches long. Try making some shorter ones and some longer ones.

Tie the end of the balloon in a knot when you are finished. Do not overinflate the balloon! It should be slightly underinflated.

Hold onto the knot. Then, take the balloon band that you set aside and use it to secure the balloon knot. Tie the band around the knot a few times until it is tight. The doughnut shape should hold after you release the knot. If there is too much air in the balloon, then this will not work. If the balloon pops or it will not stay in the doughnut shape, then get another balloon and start over.

Continue painting glue onto the balloon and covering the spots with newspaper and more glue until you have covered the entire balloon. Add another layer of newspaper and glue after you finish adding the first layer.

Make sure that you cover the rim of the tube with newspaper and glue as well. Add another layer of glue, newspaper, and more glue after you finish with the first layer. After you have finished the second layer, let the glue dry completely before you do anything else.

Continue to layer glue, tissue paper, and more glue over the entire balloon and the toilet paper tube. Add another layer of tissue paper after you finish the first layer. Let the glue dry completely before you do anything else.

You can pop the balloon inside your vase when the last layer of glue is completely dry. [9] X Research source

For example, you could paint your vase black and then embellish it with some red designs after the black paint has dried. You can also use stencils, sponges, or other techniques to create a unique design on your vase.

After you have applied your embellishments, let the glue dry and your vase will be ready to use or give as a gift!