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
16 comments:
Fabulous experiment! LOVE the spring display!
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Wow, that is great! What a creative idea! Your project turned out so wonderfully.
I 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.
lovely post
Greate idea.
I 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.
Wow! This is fantastic -- how clever of you to come up with this idea! It looks like an expensive piece from a fancy garden store!
Hi Audrey,
Your egg looks fantastic. I love how you displayed it. Beautiful!
Dee
I love it! :)
What a neat idea! I love your egg and how it is displayed.
Linking 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!!
I 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!
I LOVE the way this egg turned out! It looks so expensive. Thanks for sharing at Show & Tell.
Sharon @ 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
Ok...i had to pin that Audrey!
This is sooo cool!! I love how this looks! Thanks for linking up to Centerpice Wednesday and sharing your idea with us!
Karin
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