DIY Doodled Eggs
Fabergé eggs are well known because of their outstanding beauty and elegance. These eggs, named in honor of Peter Carl Fabergé, were made around the late nineteenth century and given to Russian Tsars and their families. As a result, the first Fabergé eggs are extremely rare and valuable.
A more modern version inspired by these eggs is doodled eggs, which are perfect for Easter. They are just as gorgeous as Fabergé’s eggs, while more affordable and catered to the artist’s taste.
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This is a very simple do-it-yourself tutorial that is sure to be appreciated by others. The objects that are needed can easily be found in your house or conveniently bought.
What you will need are:
- Warmed eggs
- Sharpie or other permanent marker
- A safety pin
- Container to hold egg contents
Optional (if you want to preserve doodled eggs)
- Modgepodge
- A Brush
- Straw
The first step is to hollow out the egg that will be used. This is done by poking a hole at the top and bottom of the egg in the position shown below.
The pin should be cleaned beforehand if you want to use the eggs for cooking. The pin can be swirled around in order to try and loosen the membrane in the egg. Then place a container under your egg. Blow firmly at one of the holes until all of the eggs’ contents are poured onto the container. The egg should be thoroughly rinsed with water in a sink to ensure the inside of the egg is clean.
The next step is to doodle on the egg in whatever the way you desire. Different color sharpies can be used, as well as different dyes to color in the eggs. The possibilities are endless!
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These eggs can serve as beautiful decorative pieces. They can also be given as gifts.
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If you want to preserve these doodled eggs, take the following steps. A mixture of Modgepodge and water can be used as a glaze over and inside the egg. You can even make your own version of Modgepodge by mixing two parts glue with one part water. A more in-depth tutorial can be found here: http://www.auntpeaches.com/2012/03/how-to-make-hollow-eggs-last-ten-years.html.
