How to Make Dinosaur Eggs

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Mix the plaster.

   Plaster of Paris can be purchased from many craft stores.
   
   Mix 1 cup of plaster compound with ½ cup water.This should provide enough plaster for several eggs.
   
   Stir the mixture until it has a smooth and creamy texture, like a thin milkshake.
   
   Do not pour excess plaster of Paris down the drain, as it can harden and clog pipes.
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   Step 2: Insert a funnel into the end of a balloon.Regular latex balloons and an ordinary kitchen funnel will work just fine.

   Make sure to insert the end of the funnel far enough into a balloon so that it won’t fall out or spill the plaster.
   
   Alternatively, you could fill a clean squeeze bottle with plaster of Paris so that you can squirt it into the balloon. , Fill the balloon until it is nice and round.
   
   Be careful not to fill the balloon so much that it can burst. , Close the end of the balloon with a tight not and/or tie it closed with a piece of string. , This ensures that you do not have a dinosaur egg that is flat on one side.
   
   The setting process may take up to several hours (follow the plaster of Paris package instructions for details). , Carefully cut or peel the rest of the balloon off.
   
   Smooth out any rough spots with sandpaper. , Then, you can decorate them with paint, glitter, etc.
   
   Have fun and use your imagination!
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   Step 3: Put the plaster inside the balloon.Carefully spoon the plaster of Paris mixture into the funnel so that it pours into the balloon (or use a squeeze bottle to fill it).

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   Step 4: Tie the balloon.Remove the funnel

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   Step 5: taking care not to spill the plaster out of the balloon.

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   Step 6: Float the balloon.Place the tied-up balloon in a bucket of water while the plaster of Paris sets.

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   Step 7: Cut away the balloon.Dry the balloon and cut the end off.

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   Step 8: Decorate your eggs.Let the plaster of Paris eggs dry for about 24 hours.

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