How to Make Papier Mache Eggs

These papier mâché eggs have many uses in craft, including for Easter displays and Easter baskets.

1. Assemble the supplies needed. These are listed below.
2. Prepare the strips and glue. See How to make papier mâché for how to do this.
3. Blow up the balloon into a small shape, about the size of an egg. Knot the end of it.
4. Cover the small balloon with glue. Add three layers of paper strips to it. Also cover the knot, as this will form a nice pointy end just like an egg has.
5. Let the egg balloon dry.
6. Paint the egg. Use the tempera paints to paint a single color layer first. Let this paint layer dry first.
7. Add patterns to the eggs.
   • For Easter: Use patterns such as lines, dots, squiggles, circles, squares, etc. that you'd normally see on Easter eggs.
   • For simulation of real eggs: Paint for the type of bird your nest is for. Check a bird guide or online for realistic egg colors.
8. Finish the eggs. After the paint has dried, brush the egg with a clear varnish or spray with a clear acrylic finish. Let dry before using.

• 1 balloon for each egg
• Newspaper strips
• Glue mixture (craft glue, flour and water glue, etc.)
• Tempera paints to paint finished egg designs
• Varnish or acrylic spray (clear)