Supplies needed:

Yarn

Balloons

Liquid fabric stiffener

Flour

Clear acrylic spray

Step 1:

Blow up balloons to various sizes. Mix 1 cup fabric stiffener with 1/4 cup flour.

Step 2:

Cut yarn into 6-foot strands and cover with flour/stiffener mixture. Smooth between fingers to remove excess mixture.

Step 3:

Wrap yarn around the balloon in various patterns. The more yarn, the stiffer the sphere will be.

Step 4:

Hang the balloons overnight to dry.

Step 5:

Make sure yarn is completely dry, then pop the balloons and spray with clear acrylic spray paint.

Step 6:

Arrange spheres with candles, flowers, etc., then enjoy.

*All other materials can be rented or purchased at Celebrations Wedding & Party Store in Ames.