Step 11: Paper Mache the Tent

I covered the tent in sections with tinfoil, pressing it close along the outline of the hangers (I wanted the shape to show through even after it was covered in mache).

I crumpled paper from the recycling bin and loosely stuffed the inside as I went. This was just to give the tinfoil a little more support during the paper mache process. Later, it also helped to keep the wooden skewers for the poles in place. Speaking of which, if you're using wire or something else for the poles that needs to be attached to the roof, this is the time to do it.

I continued until the entire top was covered, and followed with layers of paper mache over the whole thing.

It was eventually given a base coat of grey latex paint and put aside to dry. I then chose to paint the top black and white with patches of grey and blue.

I bought two plastic pumpkin necklaces at the dollar store and used these as lanterns. I attached them to the underside of the carousel top.