Washi Paper Covered Eggs

I love the beautiful washi paper covered eggs from Japan and was sure I could make them easier and with less mess using my Silhouette Cameo and self-adhesive Washi Paper sheets. 

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!