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1. 

   

   Find an old lightbulb that you don't want any more.

2. 

   

   If you want to reuse your light bulb you can try rubbing it with Vaseline or petroleum jelly and then later cutting the paper-mâché layers off.




3. 

   

   Then cover the lightbulb in a layer of paper-mâché. (Cut up newspaper and watered down glue)

4. 

   

   To make it easier you can prop up your light bulb in a thermos flask or plastic bottle. Remember to attach a piece of string or thread for hanging it up.




5. 

   

   Leave the newspaper layer to dry. It might be best to leave it overnight.

6. 

   

   After The Newspaper is dry cover the Bulb in a thin layer of kitchen roll or tissue paper to make a smother painting surface.

7. 

   

   Then leave the Bulb to dry again.

8. 

   When the bulb is dry you can paint it. I've done a penguin but I think a snowman would work as well. Or you could just do whatever takes your fancy!

9. 

   

   To Decorate your penguin Cut out wings and a beak out of paper and paint them then stick on with PVA. Then Voila! One penguin Bauble!

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