Custom piñatas: Minnesota makers turn tradition into trend as demand surges

For the past two months, Nancy Ruiz has spent her spare time cutting cardboard at home. Patience is crucial as she molds it into various shapes and brushes on adhesive.

The final form? It varies, but you can count on an intriguing shape and vibrant color.

Ruiz, 26, is making piñatas, much as her grandmother did decades ago — but with a twist…

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