Mosaic & Moss Eggs

PROJECTS

Mosaic & Moss Eggs
Designed By: Kathleen George

Typical Project Completion Time: 1-2 hours
(does not include drying time)

MATERIALS NEEDED (for one egg):

STYROFOAM* Brand Foam:
Egg, 4"

Other Materials:
Mismatched or broken china pieces
Flat-backed glass gems to complement china (optional)
Lichen moss
Ruler
Wooden skewer
Scissors
Old towel
Hammer
Tile nippers (optional)
Low-temp glue gun and glue sticks
Thick, white craft glue

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. To break china for mosaic, wrap one piece of china in towel. Gently tap hammer against china. Continue until broken pieces are about 3/4" across; remove from towel. Break remaining china until there are enough pieces to cover foam egg.

2. Use glue gun to glue china pieces to egg, fitting pieces close together to cover entire surface. Glue gems to egg as desired.

3. If more china pieces are needed to fit particular spaces, repeat Step 1. Tile nippers may be used to shape china pieces as needed.

4. Apply generous amount of white glue to open areas between china pieces. Use tip of skewer to press bits of moss into glue. Use hands to push moss firmly into surface of egg.

5. Use scissors to trim moss to even height; let dry.

Form No. 179-01709

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