4th Lesson 3 Making a Rhino Bank

Making a Rhino Bank

by Matt Kincaid

1 Lots of people have piggy banks. Here’s how to make something different—a rhino bank. You will need: • a round balloon • newspaper torn into strips • a large bowl of papier-mâché (PAY per meh SHAY) paste • cardboard tubes from paper towels or toilet paper • masking tape

2 Part 1: Blow up the balloon and tie a knot. Cut the cardboard tube into four short lengths and tape them to the balloon as “legs.” Roll some newspaper into the shape of a cone and tape it to the front of the balloon, as a horn. Make sure the form looks like a rhino (not a pig). This is, after all, a rhino bank.

3 Part 2: Dip one strip of newspaper into the papier-mâché paste. Use your fingers to squeeze extra paste back into the bowl. Then stick the pasted strip over the balloon and smooth it down. Continue dipping and placing strips, one at a time, until you have completely covered your creation. Do not use any more paste than is necessary. If there is too much paste, the strips will not lie flat and might not stick to each other.

4 Part 3: After 24 hours, the paste will be dry and the shape will harden. Have an adult cut a coin slot in the top with a knife. The balloon will pop. You can paint and decorate your rhino bank if you want. A rhino bank is much better than a piggy bank!

Explain the purpose of Part 2 in the procedure. Why is Part 2 important? Use at least two details from the passage to support your response.