Miycreations Project, article and photographs
by  Maddylane

Miy Easter project; Elegant Easter Eggs with Style

Hands-on time: Under one hour.
Total time: Paint air-dries in three to 12 hours.
Skill: Easy, Easy and child-friendly (teacher & classroom friendly)
(non-toxic water based paints)
Cost estimate: Less than $15 for the supplies (enough to decorate several dozen
eggs and other projects).

Materials & tools:

• Six eggs (wooden, hard Styrofoam, papier mache, or hardboiled eggs…simply use
what you prefer)
• Porcelaine 150 by Pébeo (I used a combination of various, blues, pinks and purples)
• Paint tray
• Blotter paper
• Egg holders (or use the base of tea-lights or an egg carton)
• Paintbrush, flat feathered rake comb tip, 6mm to 13mm (Royal Soft-Grip No. SG
930)
•  A container of water (to clean the paintbrush between each colour application)
•  Paper towels
•  Feathers, decorative pebbles, shredded paper and short clear glass vases
(optional)


(materials are available at arts, crafts stores)

Announce the arrival of spring with elegant feathered-looking Easter eggs. You will
treasure these multi-coloured decorations for years to come.

The secret to achieving the feathered finish is in the paintbrush and type of paint
used. It's easy to create a basket weave design using the irregular bristles of a
feathered flat brush. The Porcelaine paints are available in assorted bright colours
which will provide a high-gloss finish.

To start the textured finish, put assorted paint colours in a tray. Have a container of
water and some paper towels at hand to clean the brush between each colour
application.

Apply a base coat of the colour of  your choice if  you want a different background
and let the eggs dry on egg holders. You can also use the metal base of tea-light
candles or an egg carton (turned upside down).

Dip the brush into one colour and remove excess paint on blotter paper. Apply light,
short strokes randomly around the surface of the egg. Clean the brush and apply a
second colour using strokes going in the opposite direction. Overlap each additional
colour, alternating the direction of the brush strokes. Once the eggs are completed,
set them aside to air dry for three to 12 hours. Since the paints have a glossy finish,
there is no need to apply a varnish topcoat. (and since these are only decorations,
you do not need to bake this heat set paints. Simply let them air dry)

Display your eggs in a cheerful arrangement. Line the bottom of glass vases with
decorative pebbles, add a layer of shredded coloured paper and top off with a few
eggs and a couple of feathers. Ideal to decorate a mantel or as a centerpiece.



Tips
•  Inserting a small stick or twig into Styrofoam eggs
will make it easier to paint them. Once the eggs
are painted, you can place the sticks in a square
Styrofoam base to let them dry.

Variations
•  To give your eggs glam appeal, apply a topcoat
shimmering or glitter paint. Easter eggs can also be
marbled, striped, sponged, speckled, pearlized and
crackled. They can be adorned with embellishments
that you have around your home, such as sequins,
ribbons, lace remnants, sparkles, seed beads and
even buttons.
•    An idea for place settings: Using the paint directly from the nozzle-tip applicator,
write a personal message or a person's name on the painted eggs. Once dry, place
an egg in a small nest made of shredded paper or in an egg cup for each dinner
guest.
Miy Easter Creations: Elegant Easter Egg Creations
C r e a t i o n s  & I n s p i r a t i o n s
"f o r   t h e   p u r e   j o y   o f   m a k i n g   t h i n g s"
More Miy Easter
projects
© All Rights Reserved
Photos and miycreations
projects are copyrighted 2010
~by MaddyLane Designs~


Mystical Journey
Photo Poetry for the Heart and Soul
miy Fashion
Crafting
miy
Kids Crafts
You can create simple and yet
so elegant displays for the
mantel or as a centerpiece. Add
a few feathers for extra style.
MIY Spring Newsletter
View all the latest MIY News and posts
miycreations... by maddylane    make it yourself creations & inspirations ...   i believe!
miy index
miy Halloween
miy kids crafts
miy Fashion
miy Christmas
miy Decor
miy Teens decor
miy Celebrations
miy Recipes
miy Garden
© All Rights Reserved
Photos and miycreations projects are copyrighted 2010
~by MaddyLane Designs~
contact miy
advertise on miy
miy photo gifts
miy newsletter
miy services
miy photos
miy store
miy twitter
miy books
miy index
Share |
making memories last....
Make it yourself
Personalized Photo Gifts Creations
Photo Books, Greeting cards and Calendars

Create beautiful photo books and creations with your
photos to treasure and showcase for years to come!
The best gifts you can give your loved ones!

Make Your Personalized Photo Creations Today!
Heartfelt Custom Photo Gifts
Made in Canada
miy services ~ photo book creations especially for you by maddylane
Share |