Traditionally, blown eggs are covered with rectangles of intricately patterned washi paper, with cuts made at 1/4" intervals up to a margin running around the width of the egg, and every piece fashioned to a point. Each section is applied to the egg in turn with wet glue and then varnished to a glossy finish. Over on the Silhouette UK Blog I've posted a tutorial showing you how to use the Silhouette Design software to design a file to mechanise the cutting process and by using the self-adhesive Silhouette Washi Paper sheets eliminate the need for messy wet glue or varnish.
Pop over there and make some lovely covered eggs for yourself, with no glue in sight!
Have fun making your Easter and Spring related crafts. Don't eat too much chocolate!
For the first time I've entered an International Silhouette Challenge - there are some very inspirational makes this month!
5 comments:
Great job Janet. Those are really cute eggs.
Thanks for linking up to Silhouette Challenges.
Mike DT Member
DezinesbyEm.blogspot.com
Hi Janet they are gorgeous they make a lovely Easter centrepiece. Take care. Hugs Jackie
Now aren't these fun!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful creation with us at Silhouette Challenge Showcase!
♥ Sue Kment
Great idea Janet! They look beautiful as a centrepiece. Shabneez xxx
Thank you Shabneez.
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