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With Easter right around the corner what a perfect time to make papier-mâché Easter eggs.
The supplies you will need are: an oval balloon, paper, white glue or papier-mâché paste, scissors, paint brush, paint and clear acrylic sealer-both optional.
First inflate the balloon to desired size. Second make the first layer of papier-mâché and then continue adding layers. If you are making small eggs, 2 layers should be sufficient. The color and texture of the paper you use will determine how your egg will look.

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Once you are done, let the papier-mâché dry. Set the balloon on top of a bowl or cup. The papier-mâché will take a least a day to dry. You can decorate the egg while waiting for it to dry. An easy option is to cut out shapes and place them while the egg is still wet. Smooth down the shapes by brushing them over with the glue mix or papier-mâché paste.

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Once the egg is completely dry, pop the balloon and carefully pull out it out. You can widen the hole if you want to add something into the egg. Then cover the hole using a sticker or tape. You could also cover it with more papier-mâché. Lastly spray with sealer if you are wanting it to last for a long time and you did not put food inside the egg. If using immediately, you do not need to spray sealer.
Enjoy your EGGS!

How to Make Papier Mâché Eggs (with Pictures) - wikiHow


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