How to Make Decoupage Eggs

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Poke a small hole in the pointed end of one egg.

   Poke a larger hole on the rounder end of the egg.
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   Step 2: Hold the egg over a bowl.

   Blow the contents out carefully through the larger end. ,, Allow to air dry on a drying rack.
   
   They can also be gently dabbed with a cloth or paper towel. , You can draw a triangle on but after a few cuts, you'll get used to doing this without having to follow a template. , Add a bit of water to thin it; mix together.
   
   Paint this over the egg and any other eggs.
   
   This seals the surface of the eggs.
   
   Place the glued egg inside a shot glass to dry. ,, Smooth it from the center out to the edges, to remove any air bubbles and to ensure that it is sticking properly. , Overlap the edges to ensure that the egg surface is completely covered up. ,, When dry, brush each egg entirely with a coat of the thinned glue.
   
   Let dry completely.
   
   This seals the paper and prevents it from curling up or getting damaged if it's accidentally sprayed or gets a little wet. , These eggs would look great inside a glass bowl, on a cake stand, inside a tall wide vase or in other decorative uses as you'd like.
   
   Done.
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   Step 3: Repeat with as many eggs as you're making.

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   Step 4: Wash the eggs with care.

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   Step 5: Cut the origami paper sheets into small triangles of the same size.

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   Step 6: Put a little glue into a dish.

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   Step 7: Brush the back of each piece of paper with glue.

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   Step 8: Press the first piece gently onto the first egg.

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   Step 9: Glue the remaining triangles onto the egg.

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    Step 10: Repeat with the remaining eggs you're making.

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    Step 11: Allow to dry.

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    Step 12: Place on display.

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