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August 1, 2008, Newsletter Issue #241: LACY EGGS
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Tip of the Week
Wrap colored yarn or thread around a balloon to make these giant eggs. You can vary the size of each egg by varying the size of the balloon you use. You can use all one color of thread or a different color for each layer. The variegated crochet cotton works beautifully! Decide what you like best. The results are delicate, so handle the eggs carefully.
You will need a round balloon Yarn, crochet thread, or colored string (Easter colors) Liquid starch, white glue or heavy sugar water 1-inch paint brush.
Blow up the balloon and tie a 2-foot piece of yarn or string from the knot end. This will be used to hang the competed project to dry. Carefully brush the whole surface of the balloon with the liquid starch or watered down white glue.
Now you will need to work quickly before the glue dries. Wrap the yarn, crochet thread, or string (what ever you are using) around the balloon in one direction leaving small gaps of about 1/2-inch wide so that the surface isnīt completely covered. You wonīt be able to do a perfect job of wrapping but try to keep it somewhat even.
Brush on another layer of starch, glue or sugar water, right over the layer you just did and wrap another layer but this time go in a different direction. For instance, if the first layer was wrapped from the bottom to the top, this time wrap it around at right angles to it. Brush on glue and wrap one more time, varying the direction again. The balloon should be pretty well covered but you should be able to see gaps, sort of like lace.
Hang the covered balloon from the 2-foot string to dry for about 24 hours. When it is absolutely and completely dry, pop the balloon and very gently and carefully pull it out through one of the gaps. And there you have it! Make a dozen of them and hang them all over.
If you want the egg to stand up (for a centerpiece, perhaps) flatten it very gently on one end.
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