Papier Mache Easter Eggs
Create Easter eggs out of papier mache. Use them as lovely Easter decor or fill them with candy for a fun Easter egg hunt.
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Supplies Needed
- Water balloons or oval balloons
- Paper
- White glue or papier mache paste
- Scissors
- Paint brush
- Acrylic paint (optional)
- Glitter glue (optional)
- Clear acrylic sealer (optional)
STEPS
1Inflate a balloon.
Blow air into an oval balloon until it reaches the desired size.
2Make the 1st papier mache layer.
Make the first layer of papier mache. You can refer to our papier mache balloon tutorial to see the basic steps.
Check out some papier mache paste recipes that you can use as well.
3Make the 2nd papier mache layer.
Similarly do a second layer of papier mache. If you are making small eggs, 2 layers should be sufficient and this will be your final layer. The color and texture of the paper that you use will determine how your Easter egg will look.
4Let the papier mache dry.
If you are making a large egg or if you want a sturdy papier mache, make a third layer of papier mache.
Once done, let the papier mache dry. Set the balloon on top of a bowl or paper cup or use a clothespin to hang the balloon by its knotted end. The papier mache will take at least a day to dry completely.
5Decorate the egg.
You can decorate the papier mache egg while waiting for it to dry or after it dries.
An easy option is to cut or punch out paper shapes and place them on the egg while the papier mache is still wet. Smooth down the paper shapes by brushing over with papier mache paste.
6Pop the balloon.
Once the papier mache egg is completely dry, pop the balloon with a pin or sharp object. Carefully pull out the balloon.
You can widen the hole on the papier mache if you wish to place chocolate, candy or Easter grass.
7Cover the hole.
An easy way to cover the hole is to put a sticker or washi tape over it.
You can also seal the hole with papier mache—dip one or two pieces of paper in paste and put over the hole. I put two layers of paper but a single layer should be sufficient to cover the hole.
8Spray with a sealer.
If you are making empty papier mache eggs and want to keep them as decor for years to come, seal the eggs to help them last longer. Don't apply sealer if the eggs contain food inside.
Once the papier mache is completely dry, you can spray with two coats of clear acrylic sealer. Wait for each coat to dry before applying the next one.
9Make more eggs.
Make more of these lovely papier mache eggs. More crafting ideas are described below.
Arrange several papier mache eggs in a basket or bowl for a wonderful Easter decor.
You can also make candy-filled papier mache eggs for a fun Easter egg hunt. The eggs are easy to cut open with a pair of scissors.
More Ideas
Use printed paper.
Look for gift wrap paper with interesting colors and prints and use it as the topmost layer of your papier mache egg. Avoid very glossy and thick paper as they do not absorb the paste too well.
Create a striped egg.
When doing the topmost layer of your papier mache, try using different colors of paper. Arrange the pieces in neat rows to create a striped egg.
Add some sparkle.
Draw lines and patterns using glitter glue or metallic puffy paint for a sparkly Easter egg. You can also glue some sequins or small rhinestones for added bling.
Use textured paper.
Use textured paper such as crepe paper or natural fiber paper for the topmost layer of your papier mache.
You can also decorate the papier mache egg with shapes cut from textured paper or glue some pressed flowers or leaves.
Make some painted eggs.
To make painted eggs, use plain white paper to make the topmost layer of your papier mache. Once dry, paint your papier mache with acrylic paint. Paint dots, patterns or some Easter-themed images like bunnies, carrots or flowers.
You can seal the painted papier mache eggs with clear acrylic sealer if they do not contain candy or food inside. Once the paint is completely dry, spray with two coats of clear acrylic sealer. Wait for each coat to dry before applying the next one.
Try other egg decorating ideas.
Check out more ways to decorate your Easter eggs:
