Eggshell Pictures
You can make "Stained Glass" pictures using small pieces
of colored eggshell. Either use the shells from the eggs you colored
for Ostara or follow the instructions below to color eggshells
from either hard-boiled or raw eggs.
Materials
Eggshells
Posterboard
(or cardboard from cereal
or detergent boxes)
White glue
Food coloring
White vinegar
Paper towels and/or newspaper
In a cup or small glass bowl, mix a few drops of food
coloring with about 1/2 c. white vinegar for each color you
wish to use.
Soak the egg shells in the food coloring until you
have the color desired. The longer they soak the darker
they will be. You may wish to crush the shells into small pieces
before putting them into the coloring.
Remove the colored shells and spread on paper towels
or newspaper to dry.
Draw a simple picture on the plain side of the
cardboard. Coloring book pictures are good.
Spread glue in each area of your drawing.
Glue small pieces of colored shell in the different
sections of the drawing.
Allow the glue to dry completely before moving your
picture.
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