Description
A simple and charming project to create delicate bud vases using eggshells, perfect for brightening your table.
Ingredients
- Eggs (medium or large)
- Pin, pushpin, or small knife
- Small bowl
- Water
- White vinegar
- Paper towels or clean dish towel
- Optional: egg cups or modeling clay
- Optional: clear glue or Mod Podge
- Optional: decorating supplies (acrylic paint, food dye, gold paint pen, washi tape)
- Tiny flowers (e.g., sweet pea, ranunculus, chamomile, violas)
Instructions
- Clear a small workspace and take your time.
- Hold the egg and use a pin or knife to make a small hole at the top.
- Pour the egg contents into a bowl.
- Rinse the shell with warm water and finish with a vinegar rinse.
- Set the shell upside down on a paper towel to dry for 15 minutes.
- For extra strength, brush a thin coat of clear glue on the outside and let it dry.
- Place the shell in an egg cup or soft modeling clay.
- Fill the shell with water about one third full.
- Trim and tuck in your flower stem.
- Enjoy your decorated eggshell bud vase.
Notes
Change the water daily to extend the life of the vase. Kids can participate by choosing the flowers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 vase
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg