Cut a strip of your decorative paper long enough to cover the outside of roll. Use a stapler to fasten the paper to the roll at the ends so it doesn't come unrolled. If you have some extra paper hanging off one end of your roll, use your scissors to cut it. Then fold the paper inside the tube and use tape to fasten it there. You can also fasten paper tucked inside the tube with staples. Cut your uninflated balloon at the end opposite the mouth of the balloon. Your cut line will be roughly where the balloon ceases widening, toward the middle of the ball part of the balloon. Cut from side-to-side completely to remove the end of the balloon. Take the cut end of your balloon and open it with your fingers. Stretch it around one end of your toilet paper roll. Pull the balloon so it extends about an inch (2.54 cm) onto the roll. Then use a piece of tape to firmly attach the balloon to the roll. After the balloon is well attached, tie a simple knot in the neck of the balloon. Make sure the balloon is tautly attached to the end of the toilet paper roll. Insert your confetti into the open end of your confetti popper. Pull down on the knotted neck of the balloon to create tension, then release the balloon to launch confetti from it. Traditional confetti may be too light for this kind of popper. If this is the case for you, try using sequins instead.

Summary: Cover the toilet paper roll with paper. Cut free any excess paper. Cut your balloon. Attach the balloon. Load your confetti popper and enjoy.


Get your message heard by writing to people of power. This includes your local government representatives. If you are US citizen, you can write to your state representative or even people in the national government. You may also contact organizations that are known for whaling. You can also write to organizations aimed at protecting whales to find out how you can help. Your voice and signature can be a powerful tool to help pass laws. Check whale-saving organizations to see if they have active petitions to save whales. Singing a petition can help bring about the change of laws or the creation of new laws. If you are a US citizen, check out our national government’s page of open petitions. There are fantastic and reputable whale-saving organizations that are constantly looking for active members. Organizations like World Wildlife Federation and Pacific Whale Foundation are active supporters always looking for new participants. They have membership opportunities so that you may directly or indirectly join. To become directly involved, you can adopt a whale through the World Wildlife Federation (WWF). Your donation will go directly to help organizations protect the species. If you want to help indirectly, you can donate money directly to organizations designed to stop whaling. Be careful and do your research before you give or send money. You want to make sure that you are not going to be scammed and your money is going to honest research. If you are geographically in a place to do so, consider volunteering your time. You can help spread the word through events. You can pass out information flyers. You can even lead your own event! Get involved with a cause you care about. Boycotting is a great way to show companies that you are serious about your protest. By not purchasing products, you are halting supply and demand. This is a great way to protest as it hurts the companies main motivation -- its revenue. You can also boycott companies that do not take a stand against whaling. For example, in 2008, a popular Japanese camera company was boycotted because of its public stance on whaling.

Summary: Write letters. Sign petitions. Join organizations. Adopt a whale. Donate money. Volunteer your time. Boycott products from companies involved in whaling.


See the wikiHow article How to Knead Clay
Summary: Once your clay is kneaded, try one of the methods below to make your own pot.