How to Make String Easter Eggs

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How to Make String Easter Eggs

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Lacy string Easter eggs are a fun and creative alternative or addition to

traditional Easter eggs. You can make string eggs in any size you choose, from

as small as a real egg to as large as you can blow a balloon. With a few simple

and affordable supplies, you'll be on your way to creating your own bright and

festive Easter eggs.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Step1Cover your work area with a large plastic sheet or tarp, as this project

can get a little messy. If weather allows, you may consider completing this

project outside. Keep a few wet washcloths handy for picking up spills and

splatters and wiping your hands.

Step2Blow up a balloon the same size you want your finished egg. Remember that

bigger eggs will require much more string. If you like, you can place an object

inside of the balloon for decoration, such as a small Easter bunny or candies,

before blowing up the balloon.

Step3Pour the liquid fabric stiffener into a gallon sized plastic bag and place

your sting or yarn into the bag. Hold the top of the plastic bag tightly and

mush the liquid and yarn, soaking the string completely.

Step4Pull the string out of the bag little by little, squeezing the excess

liquid out with your fingers. Wrap the balloon in the colored string

criss-crossing the balloon. Continue until covered as desired, leaving open gaps

between the string to create a hollow Easter egg.

Step5Allow the string Easter egg dry for a few days on a piece of waxed paper.

When completely dry you can pop the balloon and carefully pull it out. Decorate

the outside of your egg with ribbon or beads using a hot glue gun. You might

even cut open the string Easter egg and fill it will artificial grass and candy

or any other Easter decorations your would like. 

 Laura Ballinger Morales