Egg shell decoration is one of the simplest types of decoration. With its help, surfaces acquire a mosaic texture, and paints will help to depict original drawings. Egg shells are decorated with bottles, flower pots, candle holders, cans, vases and even furniture. The material is combined with pasta, cereals, salt and accessories. Any novice decorator will cope with this type of decoration. It does not require any special skills or special tools, and the main material for creativity can be found in every home, because the waste from the eggs usually goes directly into the bin. We will get acquainted with a couple of workshops and draw a few simple, but original ideas.
To start, the shells are thoroughly washed in a soapy solution. As you know, colonies of dangerous bacteria can flourish on the surface of eggs, so do not skip this important step when working with the material. Soap can be replaced with alcohol or another disinfectant. Some prefer to boil the shell in boiling water for 10-15 minutes. Heat treatment also perfectly disinfects the surface of each piece. During washing, remove the film that could remain. Then the shell is laid out on a piece of clean cloth or a napkin and dried thoroughly. The finished material is crushed by passing it several times with a rolling pin or a glass bottle. There are several ways to attach the shell to the surface being formed:
In the first case, a layer of glue is applied to pre-defatted glass, plastic or ceramic. They “sprinkle” it with chopped shells or “roll” the container into them. Then the resulting mosaic is pressed against the surface with a sponge in order to better fix it.
For another method, you need tape. The shell is glued to it. A layer of glue is applied to the prepared surface, and tape is attached on top. Now you need to wait until the bonding agent has completely dried, after which the adhesive tape is removed with a gentle movement.
The third method is perhaps the most laborious. Glue is applied to the surface and by hand one by one the shell fragments are attached to it. The process will take a lot of time, but the pattern is not random, but will correspond to the author’s idea.
It’s completely unprincipled what color the shell will be, in most of the design “recipes” it is subsequently painted over.
Flower pot decoration
The decor of the flower pot is performed in two versions:
Full surface coating of the shell;
Partial application of pieces.
To begin with, the pot is first cleaned of dirt and dried. For full coverage, its entire surface is coated with glue. Then the shells are attached.After drying, a layer of paint is applied on top. It is better to use acrylic or tempera, as they lie better on the surface, are not afraid of water and burn out more slowly. You can apply another layer of paint through a curved stencil or create a drawing yourself. Fix the layer with varnish. With partial decoration, the pot is pre-painted in the desired color, and glue is applied only to those areas where it is planned to place the shells. Most often, horizontal stripes of different widths or primitive geometric patterns are made of them. Pieces are glued to the surface of the pot, let them dry, now the original decoration of the windowsill is ready.
On the flower pots organically look "plant" drawings: blooming buds, maple leaves, bouquets.
Options for decorating glass containers
The technique of applying the shell on the surface of cans, vases and bottles does not differ from the design of other ceramic and glass objects. Some people prefer to give the pieces the desired color ahead of time. For these purposes, they are placed in a container with a dye and allowed to dry. To fix it, the shells already glued to the bottle or jar are additionally varnished. A similar step is resorted to in cases where the natural color of the material does not harmonize with the overall composition, and it is impossible to apply paint from above, as the decor becomes the final chord in the work. Vases are additionally pasted over with volumetric flowers from satin, buds from felt pieces, bows, beads and lace. On the surfaces of “kitchen” jars for spices, colored pasta of interesting shapes, coffee beans in combination with shells will be appropriate. In the decor of bottles add rows of twine, which wrap the container. On the surface, you can also glue real spikelets or blades of grass, which are painted on top.
Decor flat objects
In the design of plates and stands for saucers, the eggshell will act as a background, on which a drawing is subsequently applied. If you do not own a brush, then stencils and napkins for decoupage will come to the rescue. The shell can be glued to the entire surface of the plate, randomly fill it with its individual sections or make embossed only the border. The technique of combining textures is also used when one area is filled with shells and the other with small beads, cereals (buckwheat, rice) or salt. The technique of partial volumetric visualization looks original: in the picture, some element goes beyond its scope. For example, in a rustic landscape with a cozy house, the fence is made of wood and glued to the surface of the saucer over the image. In “natural” paintings, real grass blades, twigs, cones, leaves or dried flowers are glued to the surface.
If the surface of the stand or plate will adorn the urban landscape, then the shell painted in gray will be an excellent imitation of a stone pavement.
Eggshell Furniture Decor
Shell furniture decoration is usually carried out partially. A “solid” relief background on large surfaces may slightly lose its color. However, this material perfectly imitates snake skin. Natural decoration of furnishings costs fabulous money, therefore, the shell is an option to create an original decoration, which at first glance will be indistinguishable from the original. The design process may be delayed due to the specific processing of the base material. Each piece of shell will have to be processed separately. To do this, you need tweezers, which manually bite off the millimeters from the edges to give them a rounded shape characteristic of reptile skin. It will also take a long time to glue the shells, since in this case the degree of similarity with the original depends on their location. Dye tones are selected in accordance with the natural skin tone of the reptile.First, a light shade is applied to the entire surface and allowed to dry completely. Then, on each "scale" drip in a darker color. Egg shells decorate any surface: from traditional wood to plastic. Shelves, cabinet facades, coffee tables, and lamp stands are originally designed in a similar way.
Decoupage and shell
Both of these techniques are organically combined. There are two ways to combine:
A part of a napkin with a picture is glued onto a pre-primed surface. For this, ordinary PVA glue is best suited. After the image has dried, a layer of bonding agent is again applied around it, on which the shells will hold. For reliability, they are pressed with a toothpick or sponge. After the surface dries again, it is covered with paint.
First, shells are glued to glass or plastic. After drying, the embossed surface is primed with a sponge twice. Walk several times is necessary to carefully paint over all the gaps and gaps. After drying, the picture is transferred using the decoupage technique.
The result is almost the same, the only difference is in the sequence of steps for decorating the surface. You can decorate in this way everything that your heart desires: plates, photo frames, pots, caskets, jars, mirrors, plastic and glass bottles.
Conclusion
Egg is an affordable material that is easy to process. Despite the deceptive fragility, the tightly “cemented” shell glue will retain its appearance for many years. Items decorated with this material can not only be made to decorate your own home, but also presented to friends. Given the increasing popularity of handmade gizmos, this item will become a stylish gift. In addition, he will show how valuable the donor is to the donor, since he was not too lazy and spent so much time and effort on creating this DIY craft.
Egg shell decoration is one of the simplest types of decoration. With its help, surfaces acquire a mosaic texture, and paints will help to depict original drawings. Egg shells are decorated with bottles, flower pots, candle holders, cans, vases and even furniture. The material is combined with pasta, cereals, salt and accessories. Any novice decorator will cope with this type of decoration. It does not require any special skills or special tools, and the main material for creativity can be found in every home, because the waste from the eggs usually goes directly into the bin. We will get acquainted with a couple of workshops and draw a few simple, but original ideas.
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How to prepare a shell for needlework
To start, the shells are thoroughly washed in a soapy solution. As you know, colonies of dangerous bacteria can flourish on the surface of eggs, so do not skip this important step when working with the material. Soap can be replaced with alcohol or another disinfectant. Some prefer to boil the shell in boiling water for 10-15 minutes. Heat treatment also perfectly disinfects the surface of each piece. During washing, remove the film that could remain. Then the shell is laid out on a piece of clean cloth or a napkin and dried thoroughly. The finished material is crushed by passing it several times with a rolling pin or a glass bottle. There are several ways to attach the shell to the surface being formed:
Flower pot decoration
The decor of the flower pot is performed in two versions:
To begin with, the pot is first cleaned of dirt and dried. For full coverage, its entire surface is coated with glue. Then the shells are attached.After drying, a layer of paint is applied on top. It is better to use acrylic or tempera, as they lie better on the surface, are not afraid of water and burn out more slowly. You can apply another layer of paint through a curved stencil or create a drawing yourself. Fix the layer with varnish. With partial decoration, the pot is pre-painted in the desired color, and glue is applied only to those areas where it is planned to place the shells. Most often, horizontal stripes of different widths or primitive geometric patterns are made of them. Pieces are glued to the surface of the pot, let them dry, now the original decoration of the windowsill is ready.
Options for decorating glass containers
The technique of applying the shell on the surface of cans, vases and bottles does not differ from the design of other ceramic and glass objects. Some people prefer to give the pieces the desired color ahead of time. For these purposes, they are placed in a container with a dye and allowed to dry. To fix it, the shells already glued to the bottle or jar are additionally varnished. A similar step is resorted to in cases where the natural color of the material does not harmonize with the overall composition, and it is impossible to apply paint from above, as the decor becomes the final chord in the work. Vases are additionally pasted over with volumetric flowers from satin, buds from felt pieces, bows, beads and lace. On the surfaces of “kitchen” jars for spices, colored pasta of interesting shapes, coffee beans in combination with shells will be appropriate. In the decor of bottles add rows of twine, which wrap the container. On the surface, you can also glue real spikelets or blades of grass, which are painted on top.
Decor flat objects
In the design of plates and stands for saucers, the eggshell will act as a background, on which a drawing is subsequently applied. If you do not own a brush, then stencils and napkins for decoupage will come to the rescue. The shell can be glued to the entire surface of the plate, randomly fill it with its individual sections or make embossed only the border. The technique of combining textures is also used when one area is filled with shells and the other with small beads, cereals (buckwheat, rice) or salt. The technique of partial volumetric visualization looks original: in the picture, some element goes beyond its scope. For example, in a rustic landscape with a cozy house, the fence is made of wood and glued to the surface of the saucer over the image. In “natural” paintings, real grass blades, twigs, cones, leaves or dried flowers are glued to the surface.
Eggshell Furniture Decor
Shell furniture decoration is usually carried out partially. A “solid” relief background on large surfaces may slightly lose its color. However, this material perfectly imitates snake skin. Natural decoration of furnishings costs fabulous money, therefore, the shell is an option to create an original decoration, which at first glance will be indistinguishable from the original. The design process may be delayed due to the specific processing of the base material. Each piece of shell will have to be processed separately. To do this, you need tweezers, which manually bite off the millimeters from the edges to give them a rounded shape characteristic of reptile skin. It will also take a long time to glue the shells, since in this case the degree of similarity with the original depends on their location. Dye tones are selected in accordance with the natural skin tone of the reptile.First, a light shade is applied to the entire surface and allowed to dry completely. Then, on each "scale" drip in a darker color. Egg shells decorate any surface: from traditional wood to plastic. Shelves, cabinet facades, coffee tables, and lamp stands are originally designed in a similar way.
Decoupage and shell
Both of these techniques are organically combined. There are two ways to combine:
The result is almost the same, the only difference is in the sequence of steps for decorating the surface. You can decorate in this way everything that your heart desires: plates, photo frames, pots, caskets, jars, mirrors, plastic and glass bottles.
Conclusion
Egg is an affordable material that is easy to process. Despite the deceptive fragility, the tightly “cemented” shell glue will retain its appearance for many years. Items decorated with this material can not only be made to decorate your own home, but also presented to friends. Given the increasing popularity of handmade gizmos, this item will become a stylish gift. In addition, he will show how valuable the donor is to the donor, since he was not too lazy and spent so much time and effort on creating this DIY craft.