In the 1800’s and early 1900’s, the Russian royal family had special ornaments made for them for Christmas and Easter, with such famous names as Faberge (these ornaments were commonly made of Faberge eggs). Today you can make these ornaments for your family yourself. The process is a bit messy but fun and relatively simple.
There are a few things you need to make these beautiful and delicate ornaments (and in fact, when they’re done, they’re not nearly as fragile as you’d expect from an egg). First, start by beating the eggs. Poke a small hole in each side of the egg with a small sharp object; A toothpick or straight nail makes a less noticeable hole, but blowing the yolk through a smaller hole can be more challenging. The sharp end of the opener also works well, just be careful not to crack the shell. whites and yolks of your eggs into a bowl (save them in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours for an omelet, cookie or if you plan to make a large number of eggs, a pound cake). You may also find it easier to separate the yolks with toothpaste before blowing the eggs so that they come out with less force.
Blow your eggs, rinse with water, and let them sit for a few hours to dry. Meanwhile, gather the rest of your forces. It definitely needs adhesives. Decoupage glue or Mod Podge is available at any craft store but a similar substance can be made by mixing one part water with two parts glue white in color
Gluten and eggs are only required for this supplement. From here you have several choices. You can make small (inch or smaller) boards from magazines or newspapers. Printed scarves also work well. Smaller pieces will adhere more evenly to the egg. If you are creating Christmas ornaments, look for maps or magazine clippings in the theme of Christmas (reds, greens; gold, holly, evergreen). Easter eggs look like spring themes (pastel colors, small flowers, birds). You are limited only by your imagination.
Paint your egg with two thin layers of glue, allowing it to dry between each coat. Then dip the cuttings or cloth in the glue, applying it thinly. Gently press into the egg, smoothing out any bubbles or stems, and allow to dry. Be sure to leave a hole in the ends of the egg if you want to create a hanging ornament.
After your egg is dry, paint or spray with a thin sheet of acrylic glass for marking. To add excitement, glue on balls or layer on fake rain or glittery snow. Tie a knot on each side of the satin ribbon and thread the ribbon through the head and then through the egg, starting from the wider end. Or experiment to find your way to hang a decoupage egg ornament.
