And it's that easy:
Mixwallpaper paste with a little less water than necessary (to increase the adhesive strength). Inflate the balloon and knot it - when inflated, it should be approx. 2 - 4 cm larger than the circumference of the child's head
Take a large bowl and place the balloon on it so that it cannot roll away. Place the balloon in the lower part with Permanent marker mark (approximately from the point where it tapers). Now tear the fibre silk into medium sized pieces. Next, rub the balloon with the paste and place the pieces of straw silk directly on it and smooth it down with your fingers. Make sure that the pieces overlap slightly and that you slightly exceed the mark only .
Allow the first layer or, if desired, the first two layers to dry well overnight or in a warm place. Next, apply 2 layers of newspaper and allow to dry. Now concentrate the paste a little bit more and apply again 2 layers of fibre silk and let it dry. Now tear the newsprint into large pieces and apply the same. Apply 2 more layers of fibre silk, alternating with a layer of newspaper. Allow the individual layers to dry well in between and always make sure that any unevenness is evened out.
Cut the knot on the balloon and remove the remains. Color the helmet with Handicraft paint and sponge and let it dry.