Making Cement Eggs using Egg Shells as Molds
Using actual egg shells as molds for making decorative cement eggs is so satisfying.
Ingredients
- Wooden Paddle
- White Chalky Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Eggs and vegetable oil
- Ceramic Tile Mortar
- Elmer's Glue
- Gold Foil Wrap
- Greenery/moss for embellishment
Instructions
Making Cement Eggs
- Take egg and carefully open the top of the shell and remove the egg and yolk.
- Next, clean the egg shell and cover the shell in oil. Be gentle!
- Take the mortar and carefully spoon it into the shell and let the mortar set up for 24 hours.
- Once the mortar is dry and set, use a spoon to peel the egg shell off and you will be left with a ceramic egg.
Preparing the Centerpiece
- For a crackle effect spread the glue over the wood paddle and let it dry. Then apply some paint over the dried glue and let it dry completely.
- Take the cement egg and apply some glue. Next add the gold foil to the area coated with the glue and apply and let dry. Remove any excess foil with a dry brush.
- Glue the cement eggs and moss to the paddle.
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