For a long time, I have wanted to make a concrete egg and when I found the BIG plastic egg for 25¢ at a Thrift store, I thought I would give it a try.
This was a new experiment for me. Did not really know what I was doing, so I did not take my camera to photo a tutorial. Sorry. I mixed up a batch of cement mortar mix (Anchoring Cement) and added some craft paint color. Opened the egg and filled each half with my mix. Waited a little while for the mix to cure and then put the two pieces together. Had a little trouble getting it snapped down because it was too full.
This was a new experiment for me. Did not really know what I was doing, so I did not take my camera to photo a tutorial. Sorry. I mixed up a batch of cement mortar mix (Anchoring Cement) and added some craft paint color. Opened the egg and filled each half with my mix. Waited a little while for the mix to cure and then put the two pieces together. Had a little trouble getting it snapped down because it was too full.
I let it cure overnight before opening the egg. Had to rip the egg mold to get it off.
Hatching out ... 
I ended up with a ridge around the middle which I sanded down with course sandpaper; then sanded the complete egg with very fine sandpaper and applied paste wax. Came out really nice and the color was great with just a shadow of marbling. Next time I will stir more color in just before pouring or immediately after I pour it in the mold. This could also be done with the normal two part plastic eggs.
Flat bottom for sitting.
This was fun and not real time consuming. I think it turned out pretty nice and makes for a nice Spring or Easter display. I will likely have it on display all the time, because I like birds, bird nests and eggs.
So here it is all ready for Easter show off.
Happy Spring ... hope you enjoy this little craft.
Blessings,
Linking To: Coastal Charm Nifty-Thrifty Tuesday
Savvy Southern Style Wow Us Wednesday
Knick of Time Tuesday
Mrs.Hinds Class Show & Tell
The Shady Porch Rock & Share
Random Thoughts Craft Link Party
Savvy Southern Style Wow Us Wednesday
Knick of Time Tuesday
Mrs.Hinds Class Show & Tell
The Shady Porch Rock & Share
Patti and Paula's What's It Wednesday
Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Link Party
I Gotta Create Spring Fling Linky Party Craft Craze 6
Faded Charm White Wednesday #143
The Style Sisters Link Party
Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Link Party
I Gotta Create Spring Fling Linky Party Craft Craze 6
Faded Charm White Wednesday #143
The Style Sisters Link Party
Random Thoughts Craft Link Party
Fabulous experiment! LOVE the spring display!
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Wow, that is great! What a creative idea! Your project turned out so wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteI love that you can use it for Easter & Spring, but it is also versatile enough for everyday.
Thanks for sharing this at my party!
Oh my gosh, girl, that is amazing! I want to try this on the smaller scale that you mentioned...the little two part eggs in the stores now. Thanks for sharing the "how to"s. I saw your post over at "The Shady Porch" blog party.
ReplyDeleteGreate idea.
ReplyDeleteI want to try this at home.
Love Annette
Audry, you always come up with the most amazing ideas. This is really cute and I love the vignette.
ReplyDeleteWow! This is fantastic -- how clever of you to come up with this idea! It looks like an expensive piece from a fancy garden store!
ReplyDeleteHi Audrey,
ReplyDeleteYour egg looks fantastic. I love how you displayed it. Beautiful!
Dee
I love it! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea! I love your egg and how it is displayed.
ReplyDeleteLinking from Random Thoughts :D
xo,
Ricki Jill
I never in a million years would have thought of making a concrete egg but your vision of what it would look like is amazing. It turned out so well and I love the way you have it displayed. Great going!!
ReplyDeleteI think this project turned out great! The vignette with the burlap looks nice. I'm looking for molds now! Thanks for sharing at the Rock 'N Share!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the way this egg turned out! It looks so expensive. Thanks for sharing at Show & Tell.
ReplyDeleteSharon @ mrs. hines class
OH MY GOODNESS! It is brilliant! You've got me all inspired now, and I'll be seeing everything as a potential mold now ;) I love your creativity. Thanks so much for linking up to the "Spring Fling" party over at I Gotta Create! <3
ReplyDeleteOk...i had to pin that Audrey!
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo cool!! I love how this looks! Thanks for linking up to Centerpice Wednesday and sharing your idea with us!
ReplyDeleteKarin