Decorating the eggs

Decorating the eggs

Step 1

Before drawing the pattern onto the prepared egg, sketch it onto a piece of paper to get the design right.

Step 2

Carefully draw the pattern onto the egg with a pencil (you may want to go over the pencil with a permanent marker pen).

Step 3

Apply a thin layer of glitter glue to the egg following the pattern you have dawn on. Leave plenty of time between application of colour to allow the glue to dry and prevent the colours from running into one other.

Step 4

The easiest way to allow the egg to dry without marking the pattern is by placing it on stils made by pushing four matchsticks into polystyrene or Uhu Tac.

Step 5

Repeat step 3 and 4 to give the egg a really good cover of glitter and remove any bare patches.

Step 6

When the decorated egg has completely dried, the surface can be hardened and protected by applying a few thin coasts of clear varnish (nail varnish will do).

Tip

• When blowing the egg, make the hole at the bottom slightly large than the one at the top.

Tip

• Older eggs are easier to blow than fresh eggs.

Tip

• Use a sharp pencil point to move the glitter glue into intricate designs.