When I did this art I found that I used a lot of glue and that it's a messy project but the end product is cool. I made this by inflating a water balloon, applying lotion on the balloon, then I filled a cup with glue and I dipped the string in and as I removed the string I would remove extra glue and gently put the string on the balloon. Then after I cover the balloon I leave it to dry over night then after it's completely dry I pop the balloon. The effects that the balloon makes while it's deflating are cool.