Easter egg from threads: how to do it yourself

This Easter egg made of threads is perfect for a holiday gift. Inside it you can put small toys, bird figures and other decor. This technique even makes an egg with a yolk. To create such a craft is very simple, and it is not necessary to look for some special materials.

For work you will need:

1. Small balloons. If you are lucky to find balls in the shape of eggs, use them.
2. Mouline thread or yarn.
3. Sugar and water in equal parts. Can be replaced with starch or diluted glue.
4. Small toys to put inside the crafts.

Necessary tools

To make an Easter egg from threads and a ball, you need to prepare the following tools:

• scissors;
• tweezers;
• paper clip;
• a newspaper;
• a pin;
• small capacity and a spoon;
• ball inflation pump.

Having collected everything you need, you can get to work.

Cooking the sticky mixture

To fix the threads on the ball is best with a sugar solution:

• To make the mixture, dilute in a saucepan a quarter cup of sugar in the same amount of water and put on the stove and stirring constantly, bring to a boil.
• Then remove from heat and let cool.
• Pour the prepared solution into the prepared container.

It can be used for several days if covered with plastic wrap and left at room temperature. The only drawback of this composition is that it can attract insects, such as ants. Therefore, it is sometimes better to use a simpler method: dilute PVA glue in water (3 parts water and 1 part glue) or use a starch solution (1/4 cup corn starch per 1 glass of water).

How to make an egg with yolk

A white Easter egg made of thread and ball can be made with the yolk inside. To do this, partially inflate one of the balls so that it is approximately ¼ filled with air, and then tightly tie the end.

We make the yolk:

1. We cover the working surface with a newspaper to protect it from pollution.
2. We take yellow yarn or floss threads and begin to wind them on a ball in any order.
3. We attach the ball to the tweezers with a clamp and lower it completely into the sugar solution.
4. Then put the workpiece in some kind of warm place to dry. Do not forget to lay the newspaper under the ball so that drops of solution do not stain the table.
5. Wait for the yolk to dry for 24 hours. Make sure the thread is stiff.
6. Pierce the ball with a pin, pull it out with tweezers.

Easter egg from threads: a master class

Now proceed to the manufacture of the shell.

1. The finished yolk is placed inside another balloon, stretching the hole so as not to deform the workpiece.
2. Inflate it to the size of an ordinary egg or a little stronger.
3. We wrap it with white thread, and then repeat all the steps that took place when creating the yolk.
4. Leave to dry over the newspaper.
5. Then we pierce the ball and remove it using tweezers.

That's all, the Easter egg from the threads is ready! It can be used to create an Easter tree by decorating a street shrub. Or make a real art object at home by painting a painted snag with white acrylic paint and decorating it with holiday attributes. Sometimes handmade Easter eggs from threads are hung on branches with unblown buds.

How to make an easter egg with chocolate

Another option for making such a craft is with chocolate filling. It is best to purchase small candies wrapped in foil for this purpose. Hollow chocolate without filling can break. And sharp toys will tear the ball.

We begin to create an Easter egg from threads with chocolate candies:

1. Stretch the hole in the ball and place toys or sweets inside.
2. Inflate it and tighten the end.
3. Wrap the ball with thread, as in the previous version. Choose a floss or yarn to match the wrapper of sweets.
4. Dip in sugar solution again and let dry. The place you need to choose is not too warm, otherwise the sweets are deformed and lose their attractive appearance.
5. Remove the ball when the egg is completely dry.

You can cut a hole in the product and fill the bottom with plastic grass or green sisal. If you make a large egg, it will become an Easter basket. Sweets and toys are placed in it and presented to children for a holiday.

An Easter egg made of threads is used for decoration - just make a loop of satin ribbon or beads to hang several of these crafts on the window.