How to Make Rice Paper Egg Decorations

These simple to make Easter egg decorations will look like sugared ceramic eggs. They are very quick and easy to make and would make a lovely gift for a shut-in.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Styrofoam eggs
• Straight pin
• Sponge brush
• Mod Podge by Plaid
• Rice paper napkins
• Crystal Glitter
• Paper plate
• Wax paper

1. Divide the napkin into layers. Keep only the top decorated layer.
   Tear them into 2" or smaller pieces. It doesn't matter if they are uniformly torn.

2. Put some Mod Podge on a paper plate. Stick a toothpick into one end of the egg to act as a handle. Sponge brush a bit of Mod Podge on part of the egg.

3. Lay a piece of the napkin, right side up, over the egg. Smooth with finger or sponge brush.

4. Continue covering egg with glue and napkins.
   Finish with one coat of Mod Podge over entire egg to seal.

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   Roll or sprinkle egg with glitter. stick toothpick end into a styrofoam egg carton to allow eggs to dry.

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   Use your eggs in baskets, table decorations, or any place you would like.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use regular napkins. The results aren't quite as smooth but they are still beautiful.

Resources

• How to Make Easter Cookies

[kittykat3]

on 3/25/2009 How beautiful! 5* and recommended.

[FrazzledNanny]

on 3/25/2009 I LOVE THIS! I put it in my favorites and plan to try them this week end. 5*

[Susanh]

on 1/4/2009 These are beautiful! Nicely written with good photographs.

[MIghtyDreamer]

on 12/2/2008 Very nice idea and GREAT pictures.

[showpup]

on 5/31/2008 This sounds so easy and they are just beautiful. I might have to go crazy with other styrofoam shapes, too. 5 stars!