Blue Willow Porcelain Easter Eggs - Decorative Project
IOD Products Needed:
Other Supplies:
- Old White / Antique White Paint In Your Brand of Choice
- Unfinished Wooden Eggs
- Clear Casting Resin
- Wooden board with nails poking through
- to support eggs while resin is drying (or toothpicks and styrofoam)
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Step 1: Paint Your Wooden Eggs
Begin by painting your unfinished wooden eggs with off-white chalk paint. Apply an even coat and allow them to dry completely before moving to the next step.
Step 2: Prepare Your Stamping Supplies
Once your eggs are dry, gather your China Blue IOD ink and your IOD Antiquities stamps. Have your stamp pad ready for use.
Step 3: Stamp Your Design
Using your IOD Antiquities stamps and China Blue ink, carefully stamp your design onto the eggs. For best results on the rounded surface, press firmly and evenly to get a good impression. This technique works wonderfully for curved surfaces in future projects too.
Step 4: Add Texture
Use your Vintage Texture Stamps to add delicate texture details to your eggs. This creates depth and visual interest in your design.
Step 5: Set Up Your Drying Rack
Create a simple drying rack using toothpicks inserted into a styrofoam block. This will hold your eggs securely while the paint and any sealers dry. Position your stamped eggs on the rack.
Step 6: Apply Your Sealer
Once your stamps are completely dry, apply a clear casting resin or your preferred sealer for a polished, porcelain-like finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for curing time, typically around 48 hours.
Step 7: Sand and Finish
If you notice any resin buildup at the contact points, gently sand those areas with sanding paper. Your eggs are now ready to display in a bowl on your countertop or entry table!
Step 8: Finishing with Resin
We really loved the finished look of the 48-hour cure resin because it really creates a pro look, especially since we were going for a porcelain finish in this project. BUT, if resin intimidates you, seal these with something else you’re comfortable with. Your stockist can recommend a product for this if you don’t already have a go-to sealer.
If you get a build-up of resin at your dry spots, just hit those with some sanding paper to dial those back, and you’ll be good to go. Be sure to share your finished projects with us!
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