Christmas Duck Egg Ornaments Made With Real Eggs

An egg canvas

Painted eggs are not only for Easter. Handpainted eggs make beautiful and unique Christmas ornaments for yourself or to give away as gifts.

Finding the Perfect Egg

Assortment of choices

Duck eggs are larger then chicken eggs and smaller than goose eggs. Choose whatever type of egg is readily available, but take into consideration that a smaller egg might be harder to work with.

Preparing the Egg

Wash the egg in warm soapy water and pat dry. With a pin, tap gently on one end to pierce a hole. Create another hole at the other end in the same manner. Then blow out the white and yolk into a bowl. Rinse the empty egg with a mild bleach solution and dry thoroughly.

Decorating the Egg

Using wax to create a design

To decorate the egg, acrylic craft paint is a good choice because it covers well and dries quickly. Decide on a design by sketching out some ideas beforehand and paint the egg. For drying the egg, make a drying rack by putting some finishing nails into a 2-by-4 inch block of wood spaced so that there's room to dry several eggs at a time. After painting, coat with clear polyurethane. Clear nail polish also works.

Finishing the Egg Ornament

A beautiful Christmas ornament

After painting and sealing the egg, take a long thin needle and push a ribbon through the egg. Tie the bottom end into a knot and the top into a loop. Real eggs are fragile, so place them in a sturdy box surrounded in tissue to store them or if giving them as a gift.

References

• Blassings for Life: Real Easter Eggs That Last Forever

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish