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vintage easter egg
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Vintage Easter Eggs

Prep Time2 days
Active Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 days 1 hour 30 minutes
Keyword: Easter, Easter Eggs, Vintage Easter Eggs
Yield: 2 Eggs
Author: Created by: Bea Cook

Equipment

  • Fine grit sandpaper
  • 1 Small flat paint brush
  • 1 Soft cloth/rag

Materials

  • 2 Washed, emptied, and dried eggs. Can always do more than 2 eggs.
  • Stimulated liquid leading or Black fabric puff paint
  • White acrylic craft paint
  • Decals of choice

Instructions

  • Blow out and rinse eggs. Let dry overnight.
    2 Washed, emptied, and dried eggs.
  • Using Simulated Liquid Leading or Fabric Puff Paint, draw a decorative band around the egg, making sure to cover the holes on both ends.  You can lightly trace a pattern with a pencil or free hand. Let dry overnight.
    Stimulated liquid leading
  • Using the small flat paint brush, coat the entire egg in a layer of white acrylic craft paint.  Let dry for 1hr.
    White acrylic craft paint
  • With sandpaper laying on table, LIGHTLY sand only the decorative border to expose some areas and give it that antique look. 
  • Dust and rub egg with a soft cloth/rag.
  • Center and place on your desired decal, or hand paint a picture of your liking.
    Decals of choice